Education at Helen Woodward Animal Center

Education at Helen Woodward Animal Center Helen Woodward's educational programs aim to bring kids and animals together through humane education!
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We hold various camps, programs, events throughout the year that foster care and compassion for all living creatures! The Education Department at Helen Woodward Animal Center serves children of all ages by providing a variety of unique learning opportunities which support the bond between humans and animals by nurturing knowledge, compassion and respect toward all living things. Programs provide a

variety of hands-on animal interactions for children of all ages from bunnies, horses and dogs, to snakes, birds and bugs.

07/17/2026

What sound does a guinea pig make ???

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06/24/2026

At our Humane Education Campus, we believe the best learning experiences connect students to the animals and ecosystems that share our world. While we love providing hands-on encounters with our animal ambassadors, educational videos like these help us introduce campers to wildlife, habitats, and conservation stories that we may not have the opportunity to experience in person.

By combining interactive learning with engaging storytelling, we’re able to spark curiosity, encourage critical thinking, and teach compassion to the next generation of animal advocates.

Summer Critter Camp is in full swing, and every day brings a new opportunity to learn, explore, and discover the amazing world of animals.

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06/02/2026

Searching for the BEST San Diego summer camp for kids who love animals? 🐾 Summer Critter Camp at Helen Woodward Animal Center is a hands-on animal summer camp in San Diego designed for Preschool through 8th-grade campers. Running June 1 – August 21, 2026, this popular San Diego kids camp gives children the opportunity to connect with animals through daily animal encounters, educational activities, games, crafts, and interactive learning experiences.

Campers will meet birds, reptiles, small mammals, large mammals, and invertebrates while exploring exciting weekly themes like Amazing Animal Athletes and Bioscience and Beyond.

Older campers can also participate in Critter Careers, a unique middle school summer camp program focused on animal careers, leadership skills, and behind-the-scenes experiences with animal care professionals.
 
Whether you’re looking for a preschool summer camp in San Diego, an educational summer camp for elementary students, or a fun middle school camp with animals, Summer Critter Camp offers flexible daily and weekly registration options to fit your family’s schedule!

Click the link in our bio for more information!

05/07/2026

Fixing your feed with some dinosaurs just discovered at Helen Woodward Animal Center! 🦖🦕 comment, who was your favorite ??

05/07/2026

Join us this summer for an adventure filled with hands-on animals encounters and fun !!!

Address

6447 Helen Woodward Way
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
92067

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+18587564117

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