24th Annual Burrowing Owl Festival
Saturday, February 28, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Join Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife (CCFW) for a fun-filled day as we celebrate the 24th Annual Burrowing Owl Festival Wildlife and Environmental Expo, a community event dedicated to Cape Coral’s iconic bird—the burrowing owl! This exciting festival promises to be an unforgettable experience for wildlife lovers, families, and everyone who cares about preserving our natural world.
The festival takes place on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Rotary Park in Cape Coral and offers a full day of wildlife education, hands-on experiences, and fun for all ages.
Event Highlights Include:
- Live Animals & Wildlife Encounters – Get up close with fascinating animals presented by Adam’s Animal Adventures, bringing engaging wildlife education to the festival.
- Local Wildlife Bus Tours – Ride along to see burrowing owls and other wildlife living right here in Cape Coral.
- Photography Bus Tour – Capture incredible wildlife photos with expert guidance. Tickets are available by advance purchase only. Sales begin in mid-January, so check back soon to secure your spot!
- Rotary Park Butterfly House Tours – Explore the park’s beautiful butterfly sanctuary.
- Wildlife & Conservation Expo – Meet representatives from 30+ local environmental and conservation organizations.
- Guest Speakers – Enjoy a series of presentations by wildlife and conservation experts covering topics relevant to Southwest Florida.
A $5 donation at the door is appreciated for guests ages 12 and up.
Fun for the Whole Family:
- Arts & Crafts Vendors featuring unique, handmade items
- Silent Auction with one-of-a-kind items supporting wildlife conservation
- CCFW Merchandise including t-shirts, jewelry, hats, and more
- Food & Beverages from local vendors
- Kids’ Activities including face painting and hands-on fun
Rotary Park Environmental Center
5505 Rose Garden Rd.
Cape Coral, FL 33914
239-549-4606
Explore hundreds of exciting items donated by generous businesses and organizations across the U.S. in CCFW’s Online Auction. The auction is live now and runs through March 1. Every bid helps protect Cape Coral’s wildlife and natural habitats.
Click below to start bidding and make a difference today.
Get Involved Today!
2026 Official Flyer
2026 Donation Form
2026 Sponsorship Form
Sponsors:
Charlotte Taft and Shelley Oram
Ed and Pascha Donaldson
Hagaman Charitable Trust
Michiale and Dan Carney
Patty Guard and William Barrett
Grants:
Donors:
Adventure Science Center
All Native Nursery
Alligator Farm St. Augustine
Babcock Ranch Eco Tours
Banana Bay Boat Tours
Barkbox
Beverly Saltonstall
Big Cat Habitat
Blue Dog Restaurant
Brevard Zoo
Brew Bus
Cantina Laredo
Captiva Cruises
Carl Hiaasen
Carol Miller
Catty Shack Ranch
Wildlife Sanctuary
Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens
Chill
(plunge studio)
Clearwater Aquarium
Clyde Butcher Studio
Conrad Peloquin
Conservancy of SW Florida
Cornell Labs Bird Academy
Cotton Carrier
Count Whelan
Crayola Experience
CROW
Dan Carney
Danny Yates Landscaping
Downtown House of Pizza
Ed Saternus
Estero River Outfitters
Florida Everblades
Florida Panthers
Front Porch Social
Frost Science Center
Garden of Wildlife for The National Wildlife Federation
Gator Mikes
Hard Rock Heals Foundation
High Tide Social House
Hill Town Tours
Historical Arcade Theatre
Honey and Harry Phillips
Hotworx
Iguanaland
IMAG
Island H2O Water Park
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimps
Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra
Jayne Baker
Jupiter Kayak Fishing LLC
Kate Dolamore Art
Kennedy Space Center
Key West Express
Kokoro Essentials for Art
Lee Ledoyan
LYNQ
Maddie’s Artisanal Bakery
Manatee Coffee
Marlene Paulding
Massage Envy
Cape Coral
Mel’s Diner
Merlin Entertainments
Mertailor’s Mermaid Aquarium Encounter
Miami Zoo
Michele Mold
Mindful Movement LLC
Minnesota Twins
Museum of Science and Discovery
Nascar Museum
Naples Zoo
Nice Guys Pizza
Noela Chocolate
North Florida Wildlife Center
Oak and Stone
Opera Naples
Orlando Family Stage
Palmetto Pines Country Club
Peace River Botanical Gardens
Pepper Street Studios
Pete Rumney Art
Photography by Michiale
Pineapple Picasso
Portillo’s
Praha Spa & Salt
Prawnbroker
PRP Wines
Rhonda Collins
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
Columbia SC
Safina Center
Sage on 47th
Salty Sams Marina
Side Car Treats
Snowy Owl Coffee
Susan Levine
Target
The Butterfly World
The Melting Pot Restaurant
The Veranda
The Wonder Gardens
Total Look Hair Design
Total Wine & More
Trader Joe’s
Two Owl Media Publication
United Parks and Resorts
University Grill
Vince McGrath
Westin Cape Coral
Wigert’s Bonsai Nursery
Wine and Canvas
Wines for Humanity
Winn Dixie
Xtreme Action Park
Fort Lauderdale
Your Name Here Specialties
Zak’s Jewelers
ZooTampa
