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.

Lindsay Naturalist Full-Day Camp (Ages 8 - 12) 2026

Monday, June 22, 2026 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Age 8 -12 , , ,

Get ready for a wild adventure at Lindsay Naturalist Camp! Campers will get the full Lindsay experience exploring the work of our Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital, our Animal Keepers, and our Educators.   We’ll learn about native wildlife through outdoor exploration and studying Lindsay’s animal ambassadors. Then, we’ll get an inside look at how our awesome veterinarians (more…)

Lindsay Naturalist Full-Day Camp (Ages 6 - 9) 2026

Monday, June 22, 2026 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Age 6 - 9 , , ,

Get ready for a wild adventure at Lindsay Naturalist Camp! Campers will get the full Lindsay experience exploring the work of our Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital, our Animal Keepers, and our Educators.   We’ll learn about native wildlife through outdoor exploration and studying Lindsay’s animal ambassadors. Then, we’ll get an inside look at how our awesome veterinarians (more…)

Tiny Tuesday: California Dreamin'

Tuesday, July 7, 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 California-themed day specifically designed for you and your little one. Join us to explore California’s wild side and more on (more…)

Junior Zookeeper Experience: Lizologist for a Day

Sunday, July 12, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm , , , , ,

Workshop: Recommended Age: 7 – 12 years old It’s heating up at Lindsay Wildlife, and the lizards are loving it! Join us for a Junior Zookeeper Experience where you’ll learn all about our California native lizards. Enjoy meeting 2 of our animal ambassadors and make a customized bead lizard to bring home! Date: Sunday, July (more…)

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

Monday, June 8, 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…)

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

Monday, June 8, 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…)

Prehistoric Pals Half-Day Camp (Ages 4 - 7)

Monday, June 15, 2026 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Age 4 - 7 , , ,

Get ready to travel back in time at our Prehistoric Pals camp! We’ll uncover the mysteries of dinosaurs, mastodons, pteranodons, and more creatures from the past, all while meeting animals from today. And that’s not all- we’ll also get our hands dirty making our own fossils while discovering everything there is to know about the (more…)

Wild Planet Half-Day Camp (Ages 7 - 11)

Monday, June 15, 2026 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Age 7 - 11 , , ,

Learn about our wild planet this summer! We will explore the balance of the natural world, discovering how plants, animals, and people are all interconnected. With up-close encounters with live animal ambassadors, plus games, songs, trail adventures, and take-home crafts, this camp inspires curiosity and care for the wild world around us. This fun half-day (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…)