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1931 First Avenue
Walnut Creek, California
94596
Phone: 925-935-1978
Fax: 925-935-8015
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Lindsay Wildlife Museum is a place where people connect with wildlife and learn about the natural world. The museum's 8,000 square-foot exhibit hall is filled with over 50 species of live, non-releasable native wild animals, a learning theatre and a discovery room with hands-on opportunities for children.
In the museum's wildlife hospital -- one of the largest and oldest wildlife rehabilitation centers in the United States -- volunteers treat nearly 6,000 injured or orphaned animals every year. Some animals that cannot be returned to their natural home in the wild become part of the museum's live collection. They are cared for daily by teams of volunteers and they play an important role as ambassadors for their species.
The museum is surrounded by demonstration gardens that reflect the overall theme of living with nature. Four of the gardens feature plant communities representing natural habitats in Contra Costa County. A wildlife garden contains nectar and fruit-producing plants. Drought-tolerant plants with colorful flowers are the focus of another garden. Deer-resistant plants, an oak woodland and a meadow are additional highlights. The gardens are maintained without chemical fertilizers or pesticides. A complete plant list is available upon request.
Lindsay Wildlife Museum's goal is to educate people about their impact on California's wildlife, so that they may make informed choices about how their everyday behavior affects the wild animals and their habitats. Docents, volunteers who are trained to facilitate learning experiences for children and adults, guide visitors on museum tours, at schools and community events. |
| Days Closed: Mondays and Tuesdays |
More Information (opens a new window):
http://www.wildlife-museum.org/ |
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