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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 Explorers Preschool: The Wonder of Life Cycles! Wednesday, April 29, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am Age 3 to 5 plus adult Child Programs and Camps Family and Adult Activities Preschool Programs Ages: 3-5 Plants and animals grow in different ways. Learn about the changes plants and animals make from start to finish. Our preschool classes 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 all three and save. Wednesday and (more…) Spring Neon Scorpion Hikes 2026 Saturday, April 25, 2026 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm Adult Programs Child Programs and Camps Family Family and Adult Activities Hikes Special Events 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…) Junior Zookeeper Experiences: Keeper for a Day Sunday, May 3, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Ages 10 to 12 Ages 6 to 9 Ages 7 to 10 Child Programs and Camps Family and Adult Activities Special Events Workshop Workshop: Recommended Age: 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 (more…) Tiny Tuesday: Digging Dinosaurs! Tuesday, May 12, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Age 2 to 3 plus adult Age 3 to 5 plus adult Child Programs and Camps Family Family and Adult Activities Preschool Programs Special Events Tiny Tuesday 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 dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals (more…) Wild Science Half-Day Camp (Ages 7 - 11) 2026 Monday, June 8, 2026 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Age 7 - 11 Ages 7 to 11 Camp Child Programs and Camps Summer Camps 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, June 8, 2026 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Age 4 - 7 Ages 4 to 7 Camp Child Programs and Camps Summer Camps 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: Hello Summer! Tuesday, June 9, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Age 2 to 3 plus adult Age 2 to 5 plus adult Age 3 to 5 plus adult Child Programs and Camps Family Family and Adult Activities Special Events Tiny Tuesday 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 summer-themed day specifically designed for you and your little one. Join us to discover summer fun and more on Tuesday, June 9th, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. This action-packed (more…) Junior Zookeeper Experience: Keeper for a Day Friday, June 12, 2026 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Ages 10 to 12 Ages 7 to 10 Ages 7 to 11 Ages 7 to 9 Child Programs and Camps Special Events Workshop Workshop: Recommended Age: 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 (more…) Junior Zookeeper Experience: Tortologist for a Day Sunday, June 14, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Ages 10 to 12 Ages 7 to 10 Ages 7 to 11 Ages 7 to 9 Child Programs and Camps Special Events Workshop Workshop: Recommended Age: 7 – 12 years old Looking to come out of your shell and learn about 2 of our remarkable reptiles? Join us for a one-hour workshop where your junior zookeeper will get to meet at least 2 of our live animal ambassadors! Discover what makes a pond turtle different from a desert (more…) Prehistoric Pals Half-Day Camp (Ages 4 - 7) Monday, June 15, 2026 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Age 4 - 7 Ages 4 to 7 Camp Child Programs and Camps Summer Camps 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…) Page 1 of 2 Upcoming Events Members Only Penelope and Saguaro's Birthday Celebration Member's Only Penelope & Saguaro's Birthday Celebration! Saturday, April 25, 2026 9:00 am - 10:15 am Spring Neon Scorpion Hikes 2026 Neon Scorpion Hike: April 25th Saturday, April 25, 2026 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm Neon Scorpion Hike: April 26th Sunday, April 26, 2026 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm Wild Explorers Preschool: The Wonder of Life Cycles! Plants: April 29th Wednesday, April 29, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am Plants: April 30th Thursday, April 30, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am Junior Zookeeper Experiences: Keeper for a Day Keeper for a Day Sunday, May 3, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Tiny Tuesday: Digging Dinosaurs! Tiny Tuesday: Digging Dinosaurs! Tuesday, May 12, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm View Calendar