Lake Erie Nature & Science Center Programs

Lake Erie Nature & Science Center Programs includes Wonders of Wildlife, where children learn about the wonders of wildlife through up close encounters with a variety of the Center’s resident animals. It also includes Little Wonders of Wildlife, a 20-minute program for ages 0 to 3 with up close encounters with resident animals. Other offerings include Beginner Birding, Intro to Herpetology, Feed the Animals, Junior Keeper, Grown-up Keeper, Wings, Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release, and Evening Explorers: Fall Into Nature.

Programs

• Wonders of Wildlife — For all ages · Mondays 12:30 p.m.; Tuesdays 1:30 p.m.; Thursdays 11:00 a.m.; Fridays 10:30 a.m.; Saturdays 12:00 p.m.; Sundays 11:00 a.m. · $5 · Learn about the wonders of wildlife through up close encounters with a variety of the Center’s resident animals. Children under 1 year are free.
• Little Wonders of Wildlife — For ages 0 - 3 · Mondays and Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. · $5 · Learn about the wonders of wildlife through up close encounters with a variety of the Center’s resident animals in this 20-minute program geared towards toddlers. Children under 1 year are free.
• Beginner Birding — For ages 15 and up; if under 18, an adult chaperone is required · Saturday, April 4, 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. · $15 · Learn the basics of finding and identifying birds in this immersive program.
• Feed the Animals — For ages 8 and up with one adult · $100 · Work alongside wildlife staff to prepare food, treats and enrichment for resident animals. Adult chaperone is required and included in program cost.
• Junior Keeper — For ages 8 and up with one adult · $175 · Work alongside wildlife staff and experience first-hand how resident animals are cared for. Adult chaperone is required and included in program cost.
• Grown-up Keeper — For ages 18 and up · $175 · Work alongside wildlife staff and experience first-hand how resident animals are cared for.
• Intro to Herpetology — For ages 15 and up; if under 18, an adult chaperone is required · Saturday, March 20, 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. · $15 · Introduces the basics of herpetology through sights and sounds on the planetarium dome, live animal encounters, and a hike.
• Wings — For all ages · Saturday, December 26; Saturday, January 23, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. · $10 · Explore specimen collection of real bird wings up close with the Wildlife Rehabilitation Specialist. Children 1 and under are free.
• Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release — For all ages · Saturday, February 27, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. · $10 · Hear from a Wildlife Rehabilitation Specialist about why animals are brought in, how they are cared for, and see a release back to their natural habitat. Children 1 and under are free.
• Evening Explorers: Fall Into Nature — For all ages · Friday, October 16, 2026, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. · $15 · Enjoy access to the Center’s offerings after hours; meet animal ambassadors, see the stars in Schuele Planetarium, and visit indoor and outdoor exhibits. Children under 1 are free.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–18 years old
• Price range: $5–$175

About the provider

Accessibility and accommodations requests should be made two weeks before, but no later than 72 hours prior to, the visit, program, class, or activity. Refund notification is required one week prior to the start of a program to be eligible for a refund. A service fee of 5% will be applied to all refunds. No refunds for missed classes and make-up classes are not provided.

Last updated October 16, 2026.