Senior Programs
Facility Visits
Discovery for Seniors
Bringing Nature, Wildlife, and Discovery to Your Community
The Discovery for Seniors program is specially designed for retirement residences, long-term care homes, assisted living communities, and senior centres. Our experienced Wildlife Educators bring the wonders of Ontario’s wildlife directly to your residents through an engaging, interactive experience that encourages learning, conversation, and meaningful connections with nature.
More than just a wildlife presentation, Discovery for Seniors is an opportunity to spark memories, inspire curiosity, and create moments of joy. Residents will meet some of our remarkable Animal Ambassadors, hear their unique stories, and discover how these incredible animals now help educate and inspire people of all ages.
Participants will also have the opportunity to explore authentic wildlife artifacts—including pelts, skulls, bones, feathers, antlers, and other natural treasures—while learning about the fascinating adaptations that help Ontario’s wildlife thrive throughout our four seasons.
One of the most rewarding parts of every visit is the stories that follow. We love hearing residents share their own memories of wildlife encounters, growing up outdoors, family adventures, and the natural world they remember. These conversations create meaningful connections that make every visit unique.
Bringing Discovery to Everyone
Following our interactive group program, our Wildlife Educators and Animal Ambassadors will spend up to one additional hour visiting residents who were unable to attend the main experience due to mobility or health considerations.
These personal visits ensure everyone has the opportunity to experience the comfort and wonder of nature. Residents can gently feel the soft fur of one of our ambassador animals, ask questions, share stories, and enjoy a meaningful one-on-one wildlife experience.
More Than Wildlife
At Soper Creek Wildlife, we believe nature has the power to educate, inspire, and bring people together at every stage of life.
Our Discovery for Seniors program encourages curiosity, stimulates conversation, supports cognitive engagement, reduces feelings of isolation, and provides meaningful sensory experiences through authentic connections with wildlife.
Whether it’s a smile sparked by meeting an Animal Ambassador, a memory rekindled by the touch of a familiar pelt, or a conversation inspired by the outdoors, every visit creates lasting moments that enrich the lives of those we meet.
Because the joy of discovering nature has no age limit.
The fee for programming is based on the distance we need to travel to your facility.
All fees include:
WILD Animal Demonstration (1 hour)
Wildlife Visitor Tour (1 hour)
1 Wildlife Educator
4-5 Live Animal Ambassadors
5 million liability insurance
Transportation/mileage costs
VISITING OUR DISCOVERY CAMPUS
More information coming soon!
