Wild World of Animals show coming to central Pa. in January: Where to buy tickets

An educational and entertainment show that features animals is coming to central Pa. in the new year.

Wild World of Animals with Grant Kemmerer & Friends will be at the American Music Theatre in Lancaster at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025.

“The show will feature approximately 13 different animals ranging from reptiles and birds to mammals. The lineup is very diverse, which mirrors one of the themes of the show: the importance of all animals. The show is fast paced and has a great balance of fun and facts, which is sure to hold everyone’s attention,” according to a news release from American Music Theatre.

Wild World of Animals is based in Bentleyville, Pa., in Washington County. Wild World of Animals cares for more than 200 animals “including big cats, wolves, other large carnivores, primates, birds of prey, parrots, venomous and non-venomous snakes, crocodilians and other various reptiles, small mammals, and amphibians. They travel the entire country educating and sharing their life’s passion.”

Tickets go on sale on Friday, July 19, for prices ranging from $15 to $39.

The show also will be at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Jan. 9, 2025.

Other upcoming shows at American Music Theatre include:

July 19 – The Docksiders

July 20 – Tommy James & The Shondells

July 21 – Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons

July 25 – NEEDTOBREATHE

Aug. 2 – Whitney Houston tribute

Aug. 3 – IL Divo

Aug. 8 – Trace Adkins

Aug. 11 – Straight No Chaser

Aug. 16 – Righteous Brothers

Aug. 17 – Doo Wop Project (2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.)

Aug. 18 – Kenny Rogers band featuring Don Gatlin

Aug. 23 – Journey from the Heart

Aug. 24 – Johnny Mathis

Aug. 25 – The Malpass Brothers

Aug. 30 – Marshall Charloff and The Purple Xperience