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.

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…)

After School: Wildlife Care and Rehabilitation

Monday, October 12, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Age 9-12 , , , ,

Ages: 9 – 12 Find out what it takes to be a wildlife caregiver. Learn all about zoology and animal husbandry with hands-on activities designed to give you a sense of what animal keepers do at the Lindsay Wildlife Experience. We’ll explore training techniques, enclosure design, enrichment, and much more. Classes are small with no (more…)

Tiny Tuesday: Nocturnal Nature

Tuesday, October 13, 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 nocturnal wildlife on Tuesday, October (more…)

Wild Wednesday Preschool: Nature Noshing

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am , , , , ,

Ages: 3-5 From herbivores to carnivores and everything in between, learn with us as we explore the eating habits of wild animals in California. Our animal ambassadors are ready to show you and your little ones what they eat and how they like to eat it. Our preschool workshops are designed for budding nature lovers (more…)

Tiny Tuesday: Crunch N’ Munch

Tuesday, November 10, 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 what different animals like to (more…)

Wild Wednesday Preschool: Wetlands and Waterways

Wednesday, December 2, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am , , ,

Ages: 3-5 Splish, splash! Do you like playing in the water? Many animals do too. Dive in to learn more about these animals with crafts, activities, and animal encounters. 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 (more…)