Contact Us

Education Office
(info, scheduling, etc.)

858-756-4117 ext 318

Manager

Christy Dunn..Phone ext 317

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Educating our youth for a compassionate tomorrow

Our Mission

To provide a variety of unique learning opportunities which support the bond between humans and animals by nurturing knowledge, compassion, and respect toward all living things.

Programs

Kids Stuff

First Friends
Animal Lover's Program-NEW!
Birthday Bash!
Pet Pals for Playgroups
Halloween Harvest Tours
School Teachers
Scout Leaders

Critter Camp

Winter
February
Spring
Summer

DogSmart

Help for children or adults with dog fears or phobias

Outreach

Early Explorations
Field Trips
Site Visits

School Programs

Animobile
Career Day
Outreaches

Scouting Activities & Badges

Girl Scouts, Cadettes, Brownies
Boy Scouts, Wolves, Cub Scouts
Critter Community Project

Tours

A visit to our 12-acre facility is a powerful experience. Spend an hour with one of our instructors and find about how "people help animals and animals help people" here at Helen Woodward Animal Center. Students enjoy a behind-the-scenes peek at some special areas, as well as a chance to meet and pet some of the animals that live here.

Our tours are appropriate for Community Groups, Schools, Churches or other organizations. Have a special need? Let us know what you want, and we'll design a Custom Tour to suit your group. Custom tours can be longer, or tailored to a specific topic. Just let us know, and we'll be happy to accommodate you.

Cost: $6/student with a $40 minimum.