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Wild Winter

Due to the current COVID-19 guidelines, we’re working on rescheduling this event for January or February 2021. If you are interested in receiving updates about this program, please contact us at education@animalcenter.org or 858-756-4117 ext. 318.

In order to take precautions against the COVID-19 pandemic, this program has several modifications and safety protocols in place, which were created based on CDC guidance. Policies are subject to change; please review this page carefully.

Holiday Events for Families

Helen Woodward Animal Center’s Wild Winter
Pre-registration required

December 5, 6, 12 and 13 
One-hour time slot between 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

December 4 and 11 
One-hour time slot between 5 p.m.–7:15 p.m.

REGISTER NOW!

The adorable animal ambassadors can’t wait to spread holiday cheer at Wild Winter! This festive event in San Diego includes hands-on animal encounters, a cute craft for you to keep (or gift!), a dash through the holiday hall, a sweet treat for all and a gift for the little ones. We look forward to providing a safe environment for your family to have a happy holiday celebration.

Animals you may encounter:

  • Alpacas
  • Chickens
  • Rabbits
  • Miniature horses

When: December 5, 6, 12 and 13 (one-hour time slot between 9 a.m.–3 p.m.), December 4 and 11 (one-hour time slot between 5 p.m.–7:15 p.m.)

**Please note that the activities and animal interactions are the same on all of the dates listed above, including the dates that have evening time slots.

Registration cost: $50 per group, per hour

For safety purposes, we are limiting the number of people attending this event at one time. Registration is for a one-hour time slot with a group of up to six people, which must arrive together. Your group will be led through the activities by a member of our cheerful crew for the 60-minute duration of the time slot you register for.

**When you complete the online registration, you only need to purchase 1 ticket and that covers your entire group of up to 6 people. We only need one person’s name to check in on the day of the event.

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Wild Winter Policies During COVID-19

Click here to carefully review the event modifications and safety protocols. (Subject to change, last updated 10/22/20)

 

  • We will check temperatures and give a short health questionnaire at check-in. Please stay out of direct sunlight or warm environments to avoid incorrectly high temperature readings.
  • This year’s event will be more structured than previous years. You must pre-register for a one-hour time slot, during which one of our staff members will lead you through the activities and animal encounters. Walk-up registrations are not permitted.
  • Group sizes are limited to 6 people and groups must arrive together. You will remain at least 6 ft. apart from the other groups for the duration of your one-hour time slot.
  • Masks are required and must be worn at all times. (This excludes children under the age of 2.)
  • The event will take place completely outdoors.
  • No activities will involve running or too much movement.
  • Participants will be given hand sanitizer directly before and after each animal interaction.
  • We will clean and disinfect all areas prior to and after the event.
  • Please refrain from attending if you or anyone in your household has a fever or displays symptoms like coughing, sore throat or headache.

**Protocols are subject to change. Reach out to us at education@animalcenter.org if you have any questions or concerns.

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