World’s Largest Wildlife Crossing Set to Open, Community Festival Planned
The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing, the largest of its kind globally, is set to open in December. To commemorate this milestone, a community festival will be held at King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas on December 2nd, featuring exhibits and music.…
Los Angeles, CA, August 24, 2026 —
The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing, recognized as the largest wildlife crossing project in the world, is scheduled to open in December. This significant infrastructure project aims to provide a safe passage for wildlife across a major urban area.
To mark the opening of this milestone, a community festival is planned for December 2nd at King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas. The festival will feature various attractions, including exhibits and musical performances, celebrating the new crossing and its importance for local wildlife.
In addition to the festival, a ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at the crossing itself. This event is slated to be broadcast live, allowing a wider audience to witness the inauguration of the facility. Further details on the live broadcast have not been provided.
Ticket donations collected from the community festival will be directed to support the #SaveLACougars campaign. This initiative focuses on the conservation of mountain lion populations in the region, which often face challenges due to habitat fragmentation and human development.
The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing spans over a significant area and is designed to allow animals, including mountain lions, to safely cross the 101 Freeway. The project has been a multi-year effort involving various stakeholders and conservation groups. The exact location of the crossing has not been provided.
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