Child Programs And Camps

Explore, discover, and have fun at Lindsay! These programs are discovery-based and include hands-on activities and introductions to live animals. Experience the natural world — online and in the field.

Wild Science Half-Day Camp (Ages 7 - 11) 2026

Monday, August 3, 2026 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Age 7 - 11 , , ,

Unleash your inner scientist and discover the incredible world of animal engineering and art! At this STEAM-based camp, we’ll conduct thrilling group engineering challenges, meet animal ambassadors, and discover the secrets behind animal adaptations to their environment. From engineering nests to survive an egg drop challenge and constructing watertight dams like beavers. We’ll also dive (more…)

Backyard Bugs Half-Day Camp (Ages 4 - 7) 2026

Monday, August 3, 2026 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Age 4 - 7 , , ,

Get ready to journey into the fascinating world of bugs! Our campers will become expert explorers as they dive into educational activities like bug observation, pollinator experiments, insectivore crafts, meet animal ambassadors, and even some worm wrangling! You won’t want to miss out on the wild and wacky fun that awaits you in this bug-tastic (more…)

Tiny Tuesday: Destination Desert

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm , , , , , , ,

Visit Lindsay Wildlife Experience each month outside of regular hours!  Tiny Tuesday is a special day for children ages 2–5 to play and learn, along with an adult caregiver. Explore the natural world on this desert-themed day specifically designed for you and your little one. Join us for desert fun and meet animals that call (more…)

Tiny Tuesday: Creepy Crawly Critters

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm , , , , ,

Visit Lindsay Wildlife Experience each month outside of regular hours!  Tiny Tuesday is a special day for children ages 2–5 to play and learn along with an adult caregiver. Explore the natural world on this themed day specifically designed for you and your little one. Join us and learn about insects, spiders, and more on (more…)

Junior Zookeeper Experiences: Keeper for a Day

Sunday, September 13, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Age 7-12 , , , , ,

Ages: 7 – 12 years old Curious what it’s like to be an animal keeper? Become a keeper for the day at Lindsay Wildlife Experience and learn about caring for animals at a wildlife center. Participants will enjoy the opportunity to prepare diets, set up enclosures, create enrichment for domestic animals, and meet an animal (more…)

Junior Zookeeper Experiences: One Day Camps

Monday, October 5, 2026 9:00 am - 3:30 pm , , , , , , ,

Ages: 6 – 12 Unleash your inner explorer and embark on a wild journey with our engaging Junior Zookeeper Experience – One Day Camp! Each camp features animal crafts, animal meet and greets, and activities from our Junior Zookeeper Experiences! Two dates are offered to align with school holidays, each featuring different animals, crafts, and (more…)

Wild Wednesday Preschool: Wild World

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am , , , , ,

Ages: 3-5 Our California animal ambassadors have relatives all over the world! Come explore with us as we learn more about amazing animals here, there, and everywhere. Our preschool workshops are designed for budding nature lovers 3 to 5 years old, plus a caregiver. Register for individual workshops or enroll for the full series of (more…)

Junior Zookeeper Experiences: Batologist for a Day

Sunday, October 11, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Age 7-12 , , , , , ,

Ages: 7 – 12 Let’s fly into the night sky! Join us as we embark on an hour-long workshop to explore the important roles bats play in our ecosystems. Your junior zookeeper will get to meet Lindsay Wildlife’s very own live bat ambassador while learning that bats are more than just Halloween icons! Participants will (more…)