We recently discovered The Wildlife Learning Center online while looking for unique things to do with the kids. The Wildlife Learning Center has provided care for displaced, rescued, and zoo-born wild animals for many years. At the time of our visit, the Wildlife Learning Center was only offering private tours, so we opted for their Adventure Tour and assembled our group. We initially thought our 4-year-old would enjoy the tour the most, but everyone in the group loved the experience.
Wildlife Learning Center visiting info
Website
https://wildlifelearningcenter.org/
Address
16027 Yarnell St.
Sylmar, CA 91342
Price/Cost
- General admissions (Tues & Thurs): $12 Adults (16-64), $10 Seniors (65+), $10 Children (3-15), Infants: ages 2 & under are free.
- Zoofari Tour (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun): $159 for up to 5 participants. May add up to 3 additional people at $10.60 each.
- Adventure Tour (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun): $318 for up to 5 participants. May add up to 3 additional people at $53 each.
**Max of 8 guests, including all ages, for private tours.
**Must book reservations online for general admissions and private tours.
Phone number
818-362-8711
Hours
Open 7 Days A Week
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Parking
Free parking onsite (limited space)
Random Tips from our Visit
What we observed:
- This center is for all ages! We did the private adventure tour with our kids and friends, and they loved it. Such a fun and safe experience. Well worth the price.
- Our biologist was very kind, patient, and knowledgeable.
- Not your typical tour of getting the basic facts on animals. Our biologist went into so much detail and was very informative. She welcomed questions and had no trouble answering our 4-year-old daughter.
- Ninety minutes was plenty of time to enjoy the center. We did not feel rushed.
- The animals are well taken care of, and you can tell that the staff enjoys their time with them.
- Small Center but great use of space.
- Plenty of shade.
- Wild Learning Center does not own giraffes. The giraffes live next door but the WLC gets the opportunity to interact with people.
- Recommend wearing bug spray before arriving.
Activities:
General admissions
- 90 min self-guided tour of the center. Explore the center and see about 20 different species of animals.
Zoofari tour
- 45 min guided tour of the center with ONE of the following animal experiences of your choosing:
- feed a giraffe
- touch an armadillo
- feed a porcupine
You may add additional animal experience that ranges from $25-115 for your entire group
Adventure Tour
- 90 mins guided tour of the center with the following animal experiences:
- Meet a sloth
- Feed a giraffe
- Meet an armadillo
- Feed a porcupine
- Meet a reptile
Time spent:
- 90 minutes
Stroller/Wagon friendly:
- Yes, but the pathways are mostly gravel or dirt walkways
Restrooms:
- Flushing toilets
What we brought:
- Baby carrier
- Closed toe shoes
- Sunblock
- Bug Spray
- Bug suction
- Insect Bite Salve
- Water Wipes
- Sanitizer
- Water
- Snacks
Should you go?
Yes. We thought our visit was well worth it. The up-close experiences were great, and we learned so much about the animals they have under their care. If you have young ones that may be considered a future in Animal Biology, this is the place to go.
Should you go?
Yes. We thought our visit was well worth it. The up-close experiences were great, and we learned so much about the animals they have under their care. If you have young ones that may be considered a future in Animal Biology, this is the place to go.
What other sites are saying about the Wildlife Learning Center
- https://www.yelp.com/biz/wildlife-learning-center-sylmar?start=140
- https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g32655-d2391442-Reviews-Wildlife_Learning_Center-Los_Angeles_California.html
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