Please refer to our COVID-19 Policies for details about our safety procedures for each program. Protocols are subject to change and may vary with program type. If you have any questions about our COVID19 protocols or programs, please contact our office at education@animalcenter.org 858-756.4117 x318.
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!
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.
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Education Office: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Monday–Friday
Programs offered: Monday–Sunday, call or email for an appointment
Education Front Desk
858-756-4117 ext. 318
education@animalcenter.org
Associate Director of Education
Haylee Blake
858-756-4117 ext. 317
hayleeb@animalcenter.org
P.O. Box 64, 6461 El Apajo Road
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
