Animal Programs

Wonders of Wildlife

For all ages – Children require an adult present (ages 16 and up, no adult necessary)

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

Fee: $5/person. Children 6 months and under are free.

Hawk Walk

For all ages – Children require an adult present (ages 16 and up, no adult necessary)

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.

Fee: $10/person. Children 6 months and under are free.

Wings

For all ages – Children require an adult present (ages 16 and up, no adult necessary)

Let your bird knowledge take flight in this uplifting program. Explore our specimen collection of real bird wings up close with our Wildlife Rehabilitation Specialist. We will compare and contrast wings from many species including hummingbird, swan, and owl to learn how wings do more than just help a bird fly.

Monday, February 16
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Fee: $10/person. Children 6 months and under are free.

Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release

For all ages – Children require an adult present (ages 16 and up, no adult necessary)

Giving animals a second chance at life is the primary focus of wildlife rehabilitation. Wildlife rehabilitation takes time, resources, patience and expert knowledge and in the end, it is all worth it when wildlife can be released back into the wild. Learn from one of our four Wildlife Rehabilitation Specialists about the reasons animals are brought to us and how we care for them in this program. Then, experience a front-row view as we release a wildlife rehabilitation patient back to their natural habitat.

Fee: $15/person. Children 6 months and under are free.

Feed the Animals

For ages 8 and up with one adult

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.