WildCare Wildlife Camp

WildCare Wildlife Camp includes live animal visits from rescued wildlife ambassadors, animal-themed games, nature crafts, and nature excursions. Some sessions include off-site excursions to Phoenix Lake, McInnis Park, Blackie’s Pasture, and McNears Beach Park, with one hour of swim time at the pool during the McNears Beach Park excursion.

• Ages: 5–11 years old
• Schedule: One-week Spring 2026 session April 6–10, 2026, 9:00 am–3:00 pm, and one-week Summer 2026 sessions between June 15 and August 14, 2026, 9:00 am–3:00 pm
• Price: $395–$430 per session, with Spring 2026 Little Paws, Little Claws at $415 nonmember / $395 member and scholarships available

WildCare has existed since 1974, and its mission is to teach children to live well with wildlife. WildCare depends on volunteers in the Wildlife Hospital and other roles, and it treats sick or injured animals, teaches people how to live peacefully with wildlife, and advocates for better protection of wildlife and remaining open spaces. WildCare was designated as the grant recipient by the filmmaker of the winning 2025 One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest. A volunteer, Marisa Woods, described rescuing an injured bird and then volunteering and teaching children and adults about wildlife as “kicking off a lifetime of caring.”

Last updated March 28, 2026.