Educational Visit
Come and learn about Fauna's residents and visit the sanctuary. The 1.5 hour Fauna Visit begins with a bilingual presentation about Fauna Foundation and our residents. It will include the natural history of some of our residents and sanctuary etiquette. We will walk around the property, which is outside so we should be prepared for all types of weather.
The walk includes places around the chimpanzee house but not inside the building. The chimpanzees are free to come to outside enclosures to visit the guests, but it is their choice so visitors should understand this presentation is focused on learning about, rather than seeing, our residents. This is a sanctuary so the residents' needs are a priority and we hope that all the visitors share this philosophy.
Choose your time to attend.
September 28, 2024
9 :30am-11:00a
12:30pm-2:00pm
September 29, 2024
9:30am-11:00am
12:30pm-2:00pm
The presentation will be bilingual.
Event Details & Agenda
We will walk around the Fauna property which is outside, so be prepared for all types of weather. Guests should expect to walk for approximately 30-45 minutes. The walk includes places around the Chimp House but not inside. The chimpanzees are free to come to outside enclosures to visit guests passing by, but it is ultimately their choice. Guests should understand this visit is focused on learning about, rather than seeing, our residents. This is a working sanctuary and our residents’ needs are a priority. We hope all guests share this philosophy.
Ticket Information
Tickets are 65$ plus fees and are only available through Eventbrite prior to the event. Space is limited and available on first-come, first-serve basis. Tickets must be purchased in advance; no tickets will be sold on site.
Minimum age is 13 years old. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult who is also a paying guest.
Location
Fauna is located at 3802 ch. Bellerive, Carignan, QC J3L 7M1, which is about a 30-minute drive south of Montreal. Parking is on the south side of Bellerive. You will see the parking lot beside the historic barn. See here for aerial image.
We recommend you arrive 15 minutes in advance to check in with our Fauna staff. The event will take place whether rain or shine. If raining, be sure to wear water resistant footwear (preferably rainboots) and a rain jacket. If sunny, we recommend you bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and insect repellant.
For questions please contact us.
FAQ
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Is the event bilingual?
Yes. English & French.
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Can I buy tickets at Fauna?
Tickets must be purchased in advance through Eventbrite
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Can I get a refund for my ticket?
We are unable to refund tickets.
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Can I get a tax receipt?
Your ticket is eligible for a $55 CAD tax receipt.
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Can I bring my children?
Minimum age is 13 years old. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult who is also a paying guest.
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What if it rains?
This event will be held rain or shine. Please bring a raincoat or whatever gear you need to stay dry.
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Can I feed or touch a chimpanzee?
Visitors will not interact with the residents. Visitors will not enter any of the resident buildings.
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Where do I park?
3802 Chemin Bellerive, Carignan J3L 7M1
At the historic barn. The barn is located on the south side of the road. Pay attention to the indications marked.
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Should I bring donations?
We encourage cash donations so caregivers can purchase the exact food, medicine, and enrichment that the residents need. You can make a monetary donation on our webpage www.faunafoundation.org or bring a check or cash with you.
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Can I take pictures or videos?
We allow pictures of the wildlife and natural fauna but NOT the residents.
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Who do I contact the day of the event if I have a problem getting there?
Please call or text the number on your confirmation email that you received from Eventbrite after purchase.
