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Upcoming events

Looking for things to do near Pensacola Beach? From camps to community events to relaxing animal yoga, come out and take part in our fun animal-related events set up for the whole family to enjoy. 

View below a list of our upcoming events.

Nocturnal Nights🐐

May 4th, 2025

Time: 5:00 pm-8:00 pm
Price: DONATION (Donate $1 or more or a needed
items (list below)
Ages: For all ages

Celebrate Nocturnal Nights with SWC for another fun
community event. Enjoy a fun night out with the family
and see nocturnal animals, walk through the vendors,
and eat dinner from a food truck. Enjoy fun activities,
meet cool animals, and walk the nature trail to look for
bats! Fun lights and neon lights will be all around the
property, you don't want to miss this fun and exciting
community event.

KEEPER TALKS:
Geoffroy's cat at the cat enclosure- 5:30
Red fox at the fox enclosure- 6:00
Porcupine at his enclosure - 6:30
Snake talk in the encounter center- 7
Hedgehog in the encounter center- 7:30

SWC closes- 8:00pm


Needed items for donations:
Paper towels
Laundry soap (any brand, no fabric softener or add-ins)
Tall kitchen trash bags
Newspaper
Small animal toys, reptile furnishings, and parrot toys
(wood only, no plastic)
Bird/parrot toys
Any wood for building
Any tools (new or used- must be working)
Any building materials (plastic sheets, nails, washers,
etc.)
Gift cards- Amazon, Publix, Tractor Supply, Home
Depot, Lowes, Walmart, Chewy, gas card, etc.
Cash donations (must be at least $1 or more)
Raw chicken (any part of the chicken) or fish (fresh or
frozen)
Fresh lettuce, fruits, and vegetables

This event is sponsored by Freedom Appliance


*Currently looking for sponsors. Family name or
business sponsors Contact us at
SunsetWCinfo@gmail.com

2025 event Calendar

Nocturnal Nights

Zookeeper Kids camp

Zookeeper Kids camp

 Time: 5:00 pm-8:00 pm
Price: DONATION (Donate $1 or more or a needed
items (list below)
Date: May 24
Ages: For all ages

Celebrate Nocturnal Nights with SWC for another fun
community event. Enjoy a fun night out with the family
and see nocturnal animals, walk through the vendors,
and eat dinner from a food truck. Enjoy fun activities,
meet cool animals, and walk the nature trail to look for
bats! Fun lights and neon lights will be all around the
property, you don't want to miss this fun and exciting
community event.

KEEPER TALKS:
Geoffroys cat at the cat enclosure- 5:30
Red fox at the fox enclosure- 6:00
Porcupine at his enclosure - 6:30
Snake talk in the encounter center- 7
Hedgehog in the encounter center- 7:30

SWC closes- 8:00pm

Needed items for donations:
Paper towels
Laundry soap (any brand, no fabric softener or add-ins)
Tall kitchen trash bags
Newspaper
Small animal toys, reptile furnishings, and parrot toys
(wood only, no plastic)
Bird/parrot toys
Any wood for building
Any tools (new or used- must be working)
Any building materials (plastic sheets, nails, washers,
etc.)
Gift cards- Amazon, Publix, Tractor Supply, Home
Depot, Lowes, Walmart, Chewy, gas card, etc.
Cash donations (must be at least $1 or more)
Raw chicken (any part of the chicken) or fish (fresh or
frozen)
Fresh lettuce, fruits, and vegetables

This event is sponsored by Freedom Appliance

*Currently looking for sponsors. Family name or
business sponsors Contact us at
SunsetWCinfo@gmail.com

Zookeeper Kids camp

Zookeeper Kids camp

Zookeeper Kids camp

June 9th, 10th, and 11th

Time: 9am-12pm

Price: $40 per day or $110 for all three

Dates: June 10, 12, 14

Ages: Ages 7-12


Join Sunset Wildlife Connection for our second year of summer camp!

Zookeeper Kids Summer Camp will be filled with fun, animals, and education. With multiple days, you can sign your child up for 1, 2, or all 3 days! You will even get a discount if you do all three.

Day 1: Mammals

Day 2: Birds

Day 3: Reptiles, amphibians, and arachnids


Where: Sunset Wildlife Connection (997 Cotton Lake Rd, Molino FL)

Price: $40 per child per day or $110 for all three days


Space is limited, so email us at SunsetWCinfo@gmail.com to reserve your spot today.

Zookeeper Teen camp

Zookeeper Kids camp

Fall Tiny-tot Time! 🐰

 Time: 9am-12pm

Price: $40

Dates: June 16 & 17

Ages: 12-17/18


Join SWC for a day of animals, fun, and education. We have two days for the teens this year! 

Day 1: Zookeeper for a day

Day 2: Animal Careers


Learn about what it takes to be a zookeeper and care for the animals at the rescue. Cuddle and handle animals well we talk about animal-related careers. We will cover careers including zookeeping, veterinarian, conservation/fieldwork, marine biology, dog/animal trainer, groomer, breeder, farmer, and more! We talk about these, what they might entail, and higher education. 


PLEASE NOTE: animal career camp will be reserved for teens who are interested in an animal career only.

 

Where: Sunset Wildlife Connection (997 Cotton Lake Rd, Molino FL)

Price: $40 per child per day or $75 for both days


Space is limited, so email us at SunsetWCinfo@gmail.com to reserve your spot today.

Fall Tiny-tot Time! 🐰

Wrangling Funds for rescues! 🤠

Fall Tiny-tot Time! 🐰

Time: 10:30-11:30 am

Price: $30

 Date: Sept 6th

Ages: 6m-3y


Come enjoy a beautiful fall day with your little one as we expose your babies and toddlers to all their different senses with the animals. We will explore animal sounds, fluffy and scaley textures, different colored animals, and fresh smells on the nature trail. This will be a fun day for targeting your little ones sense of exploration and adventure. 🍂


Price: $30 for a pair (1parent/guardian and 1 child 6 months to 3 years), tickets for additional adults/children in the age group are $10 to add


Space is limited so be sure to email us at SunsetWCinfo@gmail.com to reserve your spot today.

Wrangling Funds for rescues! 🤠

Wrangling Funds for rescues! 🤠

Wrangling Funds for rescues! 🤠

Date: September 13th
Time: 4-5:30 pm
Where: First Dance Ballroom Studio in Gulf Breeze (913 Gulf Breeze Pkwy #35A)


Join SWC for our first fundraising event. This is a fun western-themed event where you can dress up in your best western wear and boots for a boot-scootin' good time. We will be line dancing with Pensacola's best dance teacher, Margaret Takacs at First Dance Ballroom Studio. We will have a taco bar, margaritas, and Mexican style beer as well as a silent auction and of course, ANIMALS! We will also be crowning our first Sunset King and Queen! 👑

You can buy tickets today at Eventbrite or email us at SunsetWCinfo@gmail.com. Let's raise some money for our amazing rescued animals! 🐾🩷🌟

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wrangling-funds-for-rescues-tickets-1352755741839?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

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850-490-6917 SunsetWCinfo@gmail.com

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