On-Site Programs
Educational Programs at Our Care Center
We offer a variety of inspiring and informative educational programs hosted at our care center, featuring both native wildlife and select exotic species from around the world.
Our programs are designed to foster a deeper understanding of animals, conservation, and the importance of respecting wildlife and their natural habitats.
Please note: These are not tours of our facility. Instead, your group will have the opportunity to choose which animals your students would like to learn about more personally, creating a customized, engaging, and memorable experience.
Some animals may only be seen on-site, as they do not travel well.
Customized Learning Experience
All of our programs are interactive and tailored to your group’s needs. While age levels are provided as a guideline, every presentation can be adjusted to suit your audience.
Each program is unique and designed to:
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Encourage curiosity and engagement
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Provide meaningful, up-close animal experiences
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Highlight conservation and environmental responsibility
Meet Our Animal Ambassadors
Reptiles & Small Animals
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Rainbow – African Pygmy Hedgehog
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Turbo - Ball Python
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Myrtle – Box Turtle
Mammals
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Sam – Striped Skunk
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Stella, Luna, & Aurora – Ferrets
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Spring – Grey Fox
Birds
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Sunny – Blue and Gold Macaw
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Dragon – Red-tailed Hawk
Program Information
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Classroom Programs: Up to 30 participants
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Assembly Programs: 31–65 participants
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Programs are held outdoors and are weather permitting
Pricing & Additional Fees
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A non-refundable $50 deposit is required to secure your booking date and time
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Additional hour: $200
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For extended or day-long booth events, please contact us for details
Booking Information
To schedule a program or learn more, please email:
info@natureofwildworks.org
Age levels are recommendations, but all programs can be tailored towards any audience.
All presentations will be unique and tailored towards your specific audience.
Our Wild Neighbors
5th grade and up (also great for adult groups)
35-minute presentation + 15-minute Q&A
Classroom Program: $295
Assembly Program: $395
A Personalized, Up-Close Wildlife Experience
Unlike a traditional visit, this is not a tour of our facility.
Instead, your group gets to choose which animals your students want to learn about, creating a more personal, engaging, and memorable experience.
Program Overview
Meet some amazing birds, mammals, and reptiles found right here in the Western United States—animals you might even spot in your own backyard!
This interactive program explores:
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The lifestyles and behaviors of local wildlife
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How animals adapt to urban environments
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The challenges they face as human development expands
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The role we all play in protecting natural habitats
Students will also meet some of our former illegal pets, learn why they don’t belong in the wild, and understand how non-native species can impact local ecosystems.
We’ll compare life in the wild to life in human environments, helping students build a deeper understanding of wildlife and conservation.
Raptor Force
An Up-Close Encounter with Nature’s Most Powerful Flyers
Step into the world of raptors and experience some of the most majestic birds in the natural world.
This program offers a rare opportunity to meet a hawk, owl, and falcon up close while gaining insight into the historic art of falconry—often known as the “sport of Kings and Queens.”
Program Overview
Participants will be introduced to the incredible world of birds of prey through an engaging and interactive presentation.
You’ll learn:
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The basics of falconry and its rich history
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The unique adaptations and behaviors of raptors
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How these birds hunt, survive, and thrive in the wild
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The personal stories of our individual bird ambassadors
3rd grade and up (great for adults too!)
35-minute presentation + 15-minute Q&A
Classroom Program: $295
Assembly Program: $395
Conservation Kids
1st grade and up (great for adults too!)
35-minute presentation + 15-minute Q&A
Classroom Program: $295
Assembly Program: $395
How Helping Wildlife Helps Us
Discover how simple, everyday choices can make a big impact on the environment—and the animals that share it with us.
This fun and interactive program shows students that when we take care of nature, wildlife plays an important role in keeping us safe and healthy too.
Program Overview
How does recycling help our environment and the animals that live there?
How do skunks help keep our neighborhoods clean?
How can hawks and owls help prevent the spread of disease?
In this engaging presentation, students will explore the powerful connection between humans and wildlife. They’ll learn that by “going green,” we not only protect animals—we also support healthier communities for ourselves and our pets.
What Students Will Learn
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The important role animals (like skunks) play in controlling pests
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How birds of prey help reduce rodents and limit disease spread
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Simple ways to make a positive impact at home and in their community
Animal ABCs
A First Look at Wildlife
Perfect for younger learners, this program is designed for curious minds and shorter attention spans—keeping kids engaged through movement, interaction, and hands-on learning.
Program Overview
Learn the ABCs of animals in this playful and engaging introduction to the animal world!
Students will meet some of our smaller, more interactive animal ambassadors while exploring basic concepts about how animals look, feel, and behave. Is a snake slimy or smooth? How playful is a ferret? Let’s find out together!
This program encourages curiosity while teaching children how to safely and respectfully interact with animals—both wild and domestic.
What Kids Will Learn
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Basic animal characteristics (fur, feathers, scales)
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How animals move, feel, and behave
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Safe and appropriate ways to approach animals
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Early respect and empathy for living creatures
Preschool, Kindergarten, and early learners
25-minute presentation + 10-minute Q&A
Maximum of 30 participants
Classroom Program: $225
Not recommended for assemblies