Meet native wildlife, discover the night sky, and explore nature at Lake Erie Nature & Science Center.
School age students explore Huntington Reservation, learn from wildlife rehabilitation specialists and tour the universe with resident astronomers in the Center’s youth and teen programs. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes experience during Junior Keeper or take part in a STEM adventure in the Center’s summer camps. These programs are perfect for students who want to explore and protect our natural world while meeting friends along the way.
Wildlife Experiences
Junior Keeper
For ages 8 – 16 with one adult
In this 2 ½ 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.
Wild Clues
For ages 8 – 16
As animal keepers, we problem-solve and multitask daily. Can you use these skills to solve Wild Clues? Once you solve the mystery, our keeper will bring out a mystery animal for you to enjoy an up-close encounter with plenty of time to take pictures, interact and learn about the Center’s resident wildlife.
Fee: $50/child
Owl Encounter
For ages 8 and up with one adult
This is your opportunity for an up-close experience with the Center’s resident owls! In a small group setting, meet our owls, hear their stories, and learn about the unique traits of these nocturnal beauties.
Fee: $100. Adult chaperone is required and included in program cost.

Lake Erie Nature & Science Center is a registered service provider of the Ohio Afterschool Child Enrichment (ACE) educational savings account program. The Ohio ACE program provides funds for students and families to use on various enrichment and educational activities, including tutoring, day camps, music lessons, study skills services and field trips. Learn more at aceohio.org.
Refund Policy: Notification is required one week prior to the start of a program to be eligible for a refund. A service fee of 5% will be applied to all refunds. Please note there are no refunds for missed classes and make-up classes are not provided.
Upcoming Programs
june 2023
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august 2023