Youth and Teen Programs

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.