How to prepare for a successful Wildlife Presentation

To Reserve a Date
You will receive a confirmation email with the program details.

Locations
Schools - If the school can have two tables available for us to use for the presentation that would be greatly appreciated. We supply our own PA system, backdrop and supplies. Having a nearby parking or unloading area to the doors is required for loading.

Outdoors - holding the program outside may be a possibility depending on weather.  In warm weather we need a LARGE cool fully shaded area.  If temperature is too hot/cold for the animals we may not be able to hold the program outdoors.  We must have something towards our back (fence, wall, etc) for a presenting area.  For outdoor programs we have to ensure the animals have a comfortable temperature. We MUST have a close place to park near the presentation area if presentation is outdoors. CONTACT US PRIOR TO BOOKING IF WANTING TO HOLD PROGRAM OUTDOORS. The animals have specific temperature guidelines to ensure they are comfortable. What is comfortable to us, may not be preferred to them.
Shelters in parks must be approved before scheduling.

*Due to weather restrictions we can not guarantee a program can be held outdoors. Our number one priority is ensuring the animals have a comfortable environment. Please call or email with questions as we can gladly discuss what needs the animal have for outdoors.

**Your Program will assumed to be held indoors unless we are specifically told its outdoors.

Other venues - same as school requirements

Arrival
The presenter will arrive approximately 20 minutes before the start time to get set up.  If possible having an open parking space would be appreciated to allow easy transport of the animals. 

During Set Up
In the area where the program is held we ask for a quiet calm area.  Animals have very good hearing so having a nice quiet area during set up is appreciated. 

Start Time
The time we schedule is the start time for the program.  We will arrive about 20 minutes before the start time to get set up.  The presentation will last about 40-45 minutes.

The Program
6 animal ambassadors will visit and teach the kids about a variety of wildlife topics.  We can never 100% guarantee a specific animal to visit, but will try and accommodate any animal request. 

Weather Cancellations
If we need to cancel due to unsafe weather conditions we will receive a full refund (unless a nonrefundable deposit was taken, ie interactive events), change your date/time or apply payment towards a future presentation, whichever your prefer.  Unsafe weather conditions can include but not limited to:
- Hazardous Road Conditions (Ice, Snow, Sleet, etc)
- Extremely Cold Weather - If the weather has been determined to be too cold for the animals to go outside the program may have to be canceled. 
- Blizzards
- Ice Storms
- Tornados

Cancellations
Public Schools - there is no fee or charge to cancel or reschedule, as long as you notify us of the cancellation or reschedule prior to our departure at Wildlife Encounters. If we arrive at the location and you did not inform us that you cancelled the presentation you will be charged full price.

Terms & Conditions
Our terms and conditions can be found at: https://www.wildlifeencounters.org/terms-and-conditions. By booking a presentation you agree to our Terms and Conditions and to follow our program guidelines.

Preschools
Infants, Toddlers and children who are seen placing their hands/fingers in their mouths will not be allowed to touch animals. The schools staff is responsible for ensuring they watch all children while any interaction is going on.