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Lindsay Wildlife Museum

★★★★★ 5 · 5 reviews📍 1931 First Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94597

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About Lindsay Wildlife Museum

Alexander “Sandy” Lindsay was an inspiring figure in Walnut Creek, California, more than 60 years ago. His passion and curiosity for the natural world inspired him to start a garage full of local specimens and occasional wild animals, which he used to host informal classes and neighborhood hikes. His enthusiasm was contagious and soon enough, in 1955, the Diablo Junior Museum Association was formed, which included a governing board of directors. This was the beginning of the Lindsay Wildlife Experience. Today, the Lindsay Wildlife Experience is the country’s first wildlife hospital, a zoological organization, and an educational museum that specializes in native California wildlife. Its staff of veterinarians, husbandry experts, biologists, and teachers care for 5,000 wild animal patients, 70 animal ambassadors, and educate 100,000 people each year. It’s no wonder that this all started with Alexander “Sandy” Lindsay’s passion and curiosity for the natural world.

Programs

The classes, camps and experiences this business offers.

Homeschool: Cycles in Nature (Grades 4-6)

Homeschool for grades 4-6 Explore the cycles of nature–from animal and plant life cycles to the nutrient cycles inherent within an ecosystem. Our experienced education specialists guide and engage students while exploring subjects through critical questions, discussion, observation, and investigation. Through individual and small group work, students learn scientific principles at a pace that matches (more…)

Wild Adventure Full-Day Camp (Ages 8-11)

Get WILD this summer at Lindsay Wildlife’s Wild Adventure Camp. Participants will explore the wonders of nature, animals, and conservation! This action-packed camp is full of adventure, from up-close experiences with live animal ambassadors to nature hikes, songs, games, and eco crafts. With our experienced and knowledgeable camp staff, your child will gain a greater appreciation and understanding of our natural world. So pack your bags and join us on a wild adventure! This fun full-day camp (6.5 hours each day) is designed for children ages 8-11. This camp is a hybrid of indoor and outdoor activities at Lindsay Wildlife Experience in Walnut Creek. Each week-long session runs Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Prehistoric Pals Full-Day Camp (Ages 5-7)

Grab your binoculars! In Prehistoric Pals Camp, participants will explore the world of dinosaurs, mammoths, and other prehistoric animals. We will learn about the fascinating creatures that roamed the Earth millions of years ago, and how they lived, hunted, and survived. Campers will get a chance to create their own fossils, take part in a fun fossil dig, and will get to meet modern-day animals with up-close experiences with live animal ambassadors. This fun full-day camp (6.5 hours each day) is designed for children ages 5-7. This camp is a hybrid of indoor and outdoor activities at Lindsay Wildlife Experience in Walnut Creek. Each week-long session runs Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm.