Over the Labor Day weekend (the first weekend in September), the usually quiet community of Barriere bustles with activity.

The entire community comes together to produce an event that attracts participants from all over Canada!

That event is the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo, and it’s just a good time! Originally begun to “encourage, develop and promote the advancement of agriculture and farm living in the North Thompson River Valley.”, the N.T.F.F.R. is entering it’s 58th year and is going strong!

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BC Wildlife Park is glad to host the return of Safari Jeff and Shannon.

The Safaris have been environmental advocates for many years, having promoted the need for conservation and preservation of species long before these issues were the flavour of the week.

They will educate and captivate you with a collection of their creatures (most are representatives of endangered species) such as Sol, a Burmese python, Julius, a spiny green iguana, and Sir Chompsalot, an American alligator.

One of the most popular features of the show occurs after the performance when children can get up close and personal with a few of the animals.

For example, Father Time, the giant tortoise, munching his lunch (mostly lettuce) is always a great hit. All of the reptiles in the show were born in captivity and now receive special care from Jeff and Shannon. Jeff and Shannon also donate their time and efforts to raising money and awareness for different Canadian animal organizations. They also love to spend time sharing their animals at Sick Children’s Hospital.

Safari Jeff, Shannon and their amazing reptiles of the world have performed in malls, science centres, fairs and festivals across Canada.

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