Let us bring the wild to you with a visit from our Nature Van full of taxidermy, skeletons, bio-facts, and more!
Have you ever touched a skunk’s fur or felt a rattlesnake’s scales?
This interactive presentation provides students with the opportunity to be hands-on with animals they wouldn’t otherwise be able to experience up close, leaving them with a strengthened sense of responsibility toward preserving our planet.
Nature Van Programs now available in Spanish!
Click here to learn more about Nature Van Programs for 6th grade and up!
Get Started!
Now accepting reservations for the 2025/2026 school year!
All of WildCare’s Nature Van programs are now offered in Spanish and aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards(NGSS)! Learn more...
Use our online form to request your Nature Van program!
- Length: 45-60 minutes
- Ages: 3 to adult
- Group Limit: 30 person maximum per presentation (25 person limit for Pre-K and K)
- Price:
- $240 for the 1st presentation
- $170 for each additional presentation
- $1 per mile travel fee ($10 minimum)
- Maximum drive time: 45 minutes
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California Wildlife
California WildlifeA touch of feathers, fur and scales! Learn about the astounding animals that live right here in our own neighborhoods. This presentation provides an overview of our state’s wonderfully diverse wildlife.
Birds of a Feather
Eggs, nests, feathers, what makes a bird a bird? From zipping hummingbirds to soaring raptors, investigate the traits of our favorite feathered creatures.
Marvelous Mammals
Purrs, howls, hisses and growls! Investigate the surprising diversity of mammals, from marsupials and mustelids to felines and canines, and find out where humans fit into this furry cast of critters.
Redwood Giants
Who is hiding amongst the tallest trees in the world? Take a peek into life in a Coastal Redwood Forest. From banana slugs on the forest floor to owls in the canopy, investigate the interdependence of organisms hidden in each layer of this spectacular forest.
Ocean Adventures
Dive into the different habitats of the ocean, from tidepools and sandy beaches to kelp forests and the open ocean. Learn about the creatures big and small that have adapted to live in each habitat.
Wild Wetlands
Creeks, ponds and marshes! Wade into the unique life cycles of the animals that pass through these watery worlds. Explore this vanishing habitat to learn exactly why it is worth preserving and how you can help.
Wildlife in Peril
Wildlife needs our help now more than ever. Investigate the different issues that impact animals in our own backyards and learn easy ways to help live well with wildlife!
Click here to learn about WildCare's Nature Van Programs for sixth grade and up!
Cancellation Policy
- If you cancel your program less than 8 weeks in advance, 50% of your program fee will be due or retained.
- If you cancel your program less than 2 weeks in advance, 100% of your program fee will be retained.
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Let us bring the wild to you with a visit from our Nature Van full of taxidermy, skeletons, bio-facts, and more!
Have you ever touched a skunk’s fur or felt a rattlesnake’s scales?
This interactive presentation provides students with the opportunity to be hands-on with animals they wouldn’t otherwise be able to experience up close, leaving them with a strengthened sense of responsibility toward preserving our planet.
Nature Van Programs now available in Spanish!
Get Started!
Now accepting reservations for the 2024/2025 school year!
All of WildCare’s Nature Van programs are now offered in Spanish and aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards(NGSS)! Learn more...
Use our online form to request your Nature Van program!
- Length: 45-60 minutes
- Ages: 3 to adult
- Group Limit: 30 person maximum per presentation (25 person limit for Pre-K and K)
- Price:
- $240 for the 1st presentation
- $170 for each additional presentation
- $1 per mile travel fee ($10 minimum)
- Maximum drive time: 45 minutes
Share:
Choose from the list of topics below:
California Wildlife
A touch of feathers, fur and scales! Learn about the astounding animals that live right here in our own neighborhoods. This presentation provides an overview of our state’s wonderfully diverse wildlife.
Birds of a Feather
Eggs, nests, feathers, what makes a bird a bird? From zipping hummingbirds to soaring raptors, investigate the traits of our favorite feathered creatures.
Marvelous Mammals
Purrs, howls, hisses and growls! Investigate the surprising diversity of mammals, from marsupials and mustelids to felines and canines, and find out where humans fit into this furry cast of critters.
Redwood Giants
Who is hiding amongst the tallest trees in the world? Take a peek into life in a Coastal Redwood Forest. From banana slugs on the forest floor to owls in the canopy, investigate the interdependence of organisms hidden in each layer of this spectacular forest.
Ocean Adventures
Dive into the different habitats of the ocean, from tidepools and sandy beaches to kelp forests and the open ocean. Learn about the creatures big and small that have adapted to live in each habitat.
Wild Wetlands
Creeks, ponds and marshes! Wade into the unique life cycles of the animals that pass through these watery worlds. Explore this vanishing habitat to learn exactly why it is worth preserving and how you can help.
Wildlife in Peril (formerly known as Going Green)
Wildlife needs our help now more than ever. Investigate the different issues that impact animals in our own backyards and learn easy ways to help live well with wildlife!
Wildlife in a Warming World*
From Sea Otters struggling to find food, to tadpoles’ ponds drying up, the consequences of climate change can have diverse impacts on our wildlife. Learn about rising temperatures, droughts, rising sea levels, ocean acidification, and how some animals can even help us fight climate change. Empower your students to make a difference and take practical actions to combat climate change every day!
*This program will be limited to 5th grade and up due to the background science knowledge required. To set up your students for success please review the pre-activities you'll receive with your confirmation email.
Cancellation Policy
- If you cancel your program less than 8 weeks in advance, 50% of your program fee will be due or retained.
- If you cancel your program less than 2 weeks in advance, 100% of your program fee will be retained.
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Creating a more sustainable world
At WildCare, we work to make sure all species can coexist— not just by treating sick or injured animals (nearly 4,000 of them a year), but also by teaching children and adults to understand and appreciate wildlife, by sharing knowledge and instructions on how to live peacefully with the animals among us and by advocating for better protection of wildlife and our remaining open spaces.
This integrated approach is essential to WildCare, and we address both the symptoms of human/wildlife interaction and their underlying causes. By doing so, we hope to create a more sustainable world for all.
Spring into Camp!
Spring Wildlife Camp - Fantastic Types of Fauna
- Dates: April 7 - 11, 2025
- Session: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Age: For grades 2-4
- Cost: $415 nonmember, $395 member
- Location: 175 N Redwood Drive, San Rafael
- Off-Site Excursions: Indian Valley Preserve (T) & McInnis Park (Th)
- Scholarships available! Click here to fill out a scholarship application.
Uncover the mysteries of animal classification through the lens of a scientist! Why do some sharks have live birth while others lay eggs? Why do some frogs skip the tadpole stage? Why is a platypus a mammal if they lay eggs? Whether they have fur, feathers, scales, or none of the above; each adaptation tells a story of survival. Join us as we unravel the mysteries of wildlife classification and celebrate the diversity of vertebrates!
Join us for an unforgettable week during which campers will meet WildCare’s non-releasable Wildlife Ambassadors, explore Marin’s natural beauty, and nerd-out about all things wildlife. This week of camp is packed full of animal encounters, nature exploration, wildlife-themed games, crafts, and much more!
Participants will experience visits from WildCare’s Wildlife Ambassador Animals on non-field trip days. Campers will go on off-site excursions on Tuesday and Thursday.
Tuesday's off-site location will be Indian Valley Preserve and Thursday's off-site location will be McInnis Park.
Parents/guardians are responsible for providing transportation to and from the hike locations.
WildCare Summer Wildlife Camp
- Dates: June 26 - August 11, 2023
- Sessions: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (except Sessions 1A and 1B which are half-day camps)
- Age: 3 1/2 - 11 years
- Cost: $225 - $395 — scholarships and member discounts available
- Scholarships available! Please complete this form instead of clicking "register" for each camp session below.
NOTE: We may have scholarship places still available, even in camps marked "SOLD OUT. " Please complete this form to request a scholarship space in any of WildCare's Summer Wildlife Camps.
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GET STARTEDSession 1A (morning) Growing Up Wild
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Growing up in the wild can be a tricky task! Examine the fascinating ways different animals raise their young, the interesting adaptations baby animals have to survive in the wild and simple ways we can help to keep them safe from harm. Participants will experience daily visits from WildCare's Wildlife Ambassador Animals. No field trips for this session, however camp will go on short excursions to nearby Gerstle Park. Campers must have attended pre-school, and all campers must be fully potty trained to be enrolled in WildCare’s camps. See Special Considerations for Pre-K campers below. 1A is the morning session, and 1B is the afternoon session. Special Considerations for Pre-K CampersAll campers must be fully potty trained to be enrolled in WildCare's Camps. This means they must be independent in all aspects of using the bathroom as WildCare Camp staff is not permitted to assist campers in any way while in the bathroom. Potty trained campers:
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*Due to HPAI, WildCare’s center is closed to the public. HPAI is a new strain of avian flu that is not a health concern for humans, but can be deadly to many types of birds and can be brought in to our center on shoes and clothing, putting WildCare’s Wildlife Ambassador birds and hospital patients at risk.
WildCare’s Growing Up Wild Camp will be held at Short School, located at 35 Marin St. in San Rafael.
