Education COVID-19 Program Policies
In order to take precautions against the COVID-19 pandemic, our programs have modifications and safety protocols in place, which were created based on CDC and county guidance. Policies are subject to change; please review this page carefully and find the section below that matches your program type to review its details.
Non-Camp Programs
Program types: Birthdays, Interactive Animal Encounters, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, DogSmart, Snakesmart, Paws & Pages, School Outreaches, School Field Trips
Click here to carefully review the safety protocols for non-camp program (subject to change, last updated 3/14/22):- Masks & social distancing if you are fully vaccinated:
- Outside masks and social distancing aren’t required.
- Inside masks and social distancing aren’t required.
- Masks and social distancing if you are not fully vaccinated or any children between 2 and 5 years of age:
- Outside masks and social distancing aren’t required.
- Inside masks are recommended, social distancing is not required.
- The program will be held outside as much as possible for ventilation.
- The program may go inside due to certain animal/activity requirements, or if the weather requires. When inside, all windows are open and the room has an H13 HIPA filtration unit.
- We will sanitize hands directly before and after using any shared items (including when petting animals).
- Guests should not attend if anyone in their household has a fever or displays symptoms like coughing, sore throat or headache.
- *Birthday parties: face painting has resumed!

Camp Programs
Program types: Critter Camp, You Can Be A Veterinarian Camp, Animal Care Camp
Click here to carefully review the safety protocols for camp program (subject to change, last updated 3/14/22):Camps adhere to K-12 guidelines as directed by San Diego County.
- Masks and social distancing:
- Outside masks not required, social distancing not required.
- Eating will occur outdoors.
- Inside masks are recommended, social distancing not required.
- Outside masks not required, social distancing not required.
- The class will be held outside as often as possible for ventilation.
- The class will go inside throughout the day due to certain animal/activity requirements, or if the weather requires. When inside, all windows are open and the room has an H13 HIPA filtration unit.
- Stable groups are maintained as much as possible and any mixing and sharing is limited.
- When sharing is necessary (such as when interacting with the animal), we sanitize hands directly before and after.
- Outdoor eating areas are shared and are sanitized before and after use.
- Switching campers to be with siblings/friends after groups have already been assigned is not always possible. Groups are assigned in a manner to keep the same ages together when possible, and have maximums based on their assigned indoor space.
- Please call us to cancel and do not attend if anyone in your household has a fever or displays symptoms like coughing, sore throat or headache.
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Protocols are subject to change and this page will subsequently be updated to reflect those changes.
Contact us at education@animalcenter.org 858-756-4117 x318 if you have any questions or concerns.