Special Events

Wild at Night 2026: Wild West

Friday, August 14, 2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm ,

Looking for the ultimate 21+ night out? Throw on your cowboy hat and boots to sip on local craft beer, wine and mocktails, while enjoying live music and up-close encounters with Lindsay’s beloved animal ambassadors. Included with your ticket is a commemorative souvenir glass plus access to a variety of new offerings including a petting (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…)

Full Moon Eclipse Hike

Thursday, August 27, 2026 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm , , , ,

Ages: 6 years old – Adult Discover a different side of Mount Diablo while experiencing a near-total lunar eclipse! Led by one of our experienced naturalists, participants will explore the nocturnal grasslands of Mount Diablo’s northern slope as the moon overhead is bathed in the reddish glow of all the earth’s sunsets simultaneously. This is (more…)

Summer Neon Scorpion Hikes

Saturday, August 29, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Age 6 years old - Adult , , , ,

Age: 6 years old – Adult Get ready for an exciting hike as you search the north face of Mount Diablo for local scorpions! Meet at the Mitchell Canyon Visitor Center and prepare to be amazed as you spot these glowing critters in the darkness, almost like green neon signs. While you’re at it, take (more…)

Fall Neon Scorpion Hikes

Saturday, September 5, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Age 6 years old - Adult , , , ,

Ages: 6 and up Description:  Explore the habitat of local scorpions along the north face of Mount Diablo, starting at the Mitchell Canyon Visitor Center. Experience the excitement of finding scorpions glowing like green neon signs in the dark. Led by our experienced naturalist, participants will look for local scorpions as these eight-legged creatures explore (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…)

Neon Scorpion & Tarantula Hikes

Saturday, September 19, 2026 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm Age 6 years old - Adult , , , ,

Ages: 6 and up Description:  Explore the habitat of local scorpions and tarantulas along the north face of Mount Diablo, starting at the Mitchell Canyon Visitor Center. Experience the excitement of finding scorpions glowing like green neon signs in the dark. Led by our experienced naturalist, participants will look for local tarantulas as these eight-legged (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…)