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Animal Activities for Kids of All Ages!

In order to take precautions against the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person humane education programs at Helen Woodward Animal Center are cancelled until further notice. We understand the disappointment this may cause as many of these events have required lengthy planning from the participants, but we are committed to preserving the community’s health and safety. Please connect with us about either rescheduling your program to a later date if possible, or fully cancelling it and receiving either a refund or considering your current payment as a donation.

We recognize the importance of staying positive and educated during times like these, so check out our Virtual Education and Critter-grams!

The Education Department at Helen Woodward Animal Center serves children of all ages by providing 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 provide a variety of hands-on animal interactions for children of all ages from rabbits, horses and dogs, to snakes, birds and invertebrates. Learn more about our Animal Education Programs below!

EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT INSTILL COMPASSION FOR ANIMALS

Critter Camp is San Diego’s Best Animal Camp for kids Preschool through 8th Grade!

Winner of Best Kids’ Camp in the “Best of Ranch & Coast 2020″

We offer camps during MLK Day, February, Spring, Summer, Thanksgiving and Winter. Children will experience amazing animal interactions and camp activities, including animal-themed games, crafts, songs and more! Contact us at 858-756-4117 ext. 318 or email education@animalcenter.org.

Spring Critter Camp
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Upcoming Critter Camp: February Camp

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Wild Winter
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Contact us today to schedule your program!

Education Office: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Sunday–Friday
Programs offered: Monday–Sunday, call or email for an appointment

Education Front Desk
858-756-4117 ext. 318
education@animalcenter.org

Education Manager
Haylee Blake
858-756-4117 ext. 317
hayleeb@animalcenter.org

P.O. Box 64, 6461 El Apajo Road
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067

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