Animal Programs

Wonders of Wildlife

For all ages

Learn about the wonders of wildlife through up close encounters with a variety of the Center’s resident animals.

Wednesdays 12:30 p.m.
Thursdays 11:00 a.m.
Fridays 10:30 a.m.
Saturdays 12:00 p.m.
Sundays 11:00 a.m.

Fee: $5/person. Children under 1 year are free.

Little Wonders of Wildlife

For ages 0 – 3

Learn about the wonders of wildlife through up close encounters with a variety of the Center’s resident animals in this 20-minute program geared towards toddlers.

Mondays and Wednesdays
10:30 a.m.

Fee: $5/person. Children under 1 year are free.

Hawk Walk

For all ages

Take a walk with a hawk! In this 45-minute program, meet our resident Red-tailed Hawk, Sequoia, and learn about these awesome raptors. Then hike with our Wildlife Specialist through the trails to search for hawks in the wild. Come dressed for the weather and slightly rough terrain.

Saturday, May 16
2:00 – 2:45 p.m.

Fee: $10/person. Children under 1 year are free.

Feed the Animals

For ages 8 and up with one adult

In this 1.5 hour program, work alongside our wildlife staff to prepare food, treats and enrichment for our resident animals. Then offer them what you’ve made! As we focus on nutrition and diets in this behind-the-scenes, small group program, plan to have awesome and close interactions with our animals.

Fee: $100. Adult chaperone is required and included in program cost.

Junior Keeper

For ages 8 and up with one adult

In this 2.5-hour program, you will have the unique opportunity to work alongside our wildlife staff and experience first-hand how we care for our resident animals. Behind the scenes, you will learn about native and domestic animals while providing food, clean housing and training. There will be plenty of photo opportunities and close encounters with our animals!

Fee: $175. Adult chaperone is required and included in program cost.

Grown-up Keeper

For ages 18 and up

In this 2.5-hour program, you will have the unique opportunity to work alongside our wildlife staff and experience first-hand how we care for our resident animals. Behind the scenes, you will learn about native and domestic animals while providing food, clean housing and training. There will be plenty of photo opportunities and close encounters with our animals!

This program is designed for 1 participant but are happy to increase to 2 participants if you would like to come with a friend. Please email info@lensc.org to submit a request and begin payment for additional participant.

Fee: $175/person.

Please email info@lensc.org for scheduling.