Meet & learn about animals at Critter Carnival! On Saturday, September 14, 2019, the 5th annual Critter Carnival will be held at Southern Community Park in Chapel Hill, NC to raise awareness and funds for numerous local animal rescue and rehabilitation charities. From 10am to 2pm you can meet and learn about a wide variety of animals!

We’ll also have live folk, country and world music performances from Crystal Bright, John Saylor & Anita Lorraine Moore, plus animal-related vendors, arts & crafts vendors, Maple View ice cream and award-winning lemonade. The kids area includes animal masks, sidewalk chalk, animal coloring books, Play-Doh, art supplies & a free martial arts demo where kids can learn to break wooden boards! We’ll also have a silent auction for lots of great items. Bring your critters and join us! Admission is FREE!

The animal charities attending this year’s festival are a large variety of nonprofits in Alamance, Chatham, Durham, Orange and Wake counties dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating dogs, cats, wildlife, farm animals and exotic animals. They include:
* American Wildlife Refuge
* Animal Protection Society of Durham
* BeWild
* Carolina Tiger Rescue
* Conservators Center
* Eyes Ears Nose and Paws
* Go Conscious Earth
* Humane Society of Alamance County
* Independent Animal Rescue
* Jenna and Friends Animal Sanctuary
* Our Wild Neighbors
* Paws4ever
* Spirit Canine Rescue
* Wild Tails
* Wildlife Welfare
+ many more to be announced

Critter Carnival is located at the Northern entrance to Southern Community Park next to the playground, just off 15/501.

Critter Carnival is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations are greatly appreciated and sponsorships are available. See www.CritterCarnival.org for details.