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Connecting people with wildlife to inspire responsibility & respect for the world we share.
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The mission of Lindsay Wildlife Experience is to connect people with wildlife to inspire responsibility and respect for the world we share. The wildlife hospital is open every day of the year to accept injured and orphaned native California animals.

11/01/2026

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of the beloved White-tailed Kite, Dragon.

Recently Dragon displayed balance issues, difficulty perching, and nasal discharge. Despite the best efforts of our staff to provide the appropriate medical treatment, her condition did not sufficiently improve and the difficult decision was made to proceed with humane euthanasia with considerable thought given to her existing medical history and future quality of life.

Dragon originally came to Lindsay Wildlife Experience in 2017 as a nestling patient. After a brief stay and returning to nature, she was brought back two months later after flying into a building window. The neurological injury plus her unusually docile behavior around people ultimately made her the first White-tailed Kite animal ambassador in the history of the museum.

When not in her backstage aviary, Dragon could often be found in the raptor viewing window in the exhibit hall. Dragon was adored by both her animal care specialists and museum guests through the years and will be missed. ♥

Photo Credit: Brooke Johnson

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween🎃
Demystifying “spooky” species🕷️

Today is a day full of bats, owls, ravens, spiders, and other “creepy crawlies”. Here at the Lindsay Wildlife Experience, our animal ambassadors help educate the public about native wildlife and debunk common myths about them.

While many may fear these animals, they are an important part of our local ecosystem. Bats, for example, pollinate plants throughout the night. Meanwhile spiders elevate ecosystem health by hunting possible disease-carrying insects such as mosquitos.

Instead of fearing these Halloween mascots, today is a great day to recognize and appreciate all they do for our natural world!

In the photos:
- CLOUD, Western Mastiff bat
- BUBO, Great Horned Owl
- ONYX, Western Black Kingsnake
- HELLO, Common Raven

The museum is open today for normal hours from 10AM-5PM. The wildlife hospital is open 10AM-4PM.

📸Photo Credits: Brooke Johnson .saur / Paul Hara

10/31/2026

The Nature Cove continues to take shape 🐾

Activity at the construction site has accelerated significantly. Concrete continues to get poured and key architectural elements are going vertical soon.

Eagle-eyed visitors may spot one key element that has arrived in the form of the Mountain Lion play structure.

As a reminder, projects like these aren't possible without the support and generosity of the community. An easy way to support is with the purchase of a Membership. More information on Memberships can be found in the bio.

10/28/2026

Hundreds of votes are in! They sssslithered their way into naming our newest animal ambassador, Nevada! 🐍 Stop by for a chance to say hello and give Nevada a warm welcome on your next visit.

The best way to visit is with a membership. Find the following link for more information: https://lindsaywildlife.org/membership-levels-benefits/

📸Photo Credit: Brooke Johnson

10/26/2026

The wind is blowing towards Lindsay Wildlife tommorrow for Howl-ooo-ween! Today is the last day to get tickets online and skip the line at the door. Miss the online sale? Get your tickets at the door 🎃

10/23/2026

Happy National Veterinary Technician Week!

Vet Techs are the backbone of our Wildlife Hospital. Meet our incredible team and see what animals are their favorite to treat! Do you share their favorite patients? Let us know in the comments!

10/23/2026

Patient of the Week: Western Pond Turtle

It's all smiles with this patient of the week, as we shoutout National Reptile Awareness day with this Western Pond Turtle. This species is California's only native pond turtle, and can be found throughout the state near bodies of freshwater. Our grinning patient was found in a driveway in Orinda, nowhere near a water source. Luckily, it had just lost its way because after a quick checkup, this patient was able to be released the same day.

As the weather begins to cool down, so will reptile siting's, as many species will go into brumation until the spring. Brumation is a similar biological process to hibernation, where reptiles slow their metabolism and stay inactive until the weather begins to warm up. Snakes, tortoises, and lizards all find burrows on dry land, but pond turtles will sink to the bottom of their ponds and nestle in the silt, breathing through their cloaca (aka butt)!

If you ever find an animal in an unfamiliar situation and you aren't sure what to do, call our hotline at (925) 659-8156

10/21/2026

🎃Howl-ooo-ween is less than one week away!🎃

Get your tickets today for our annual Halloween party, meet birds like Falco (currently testing the strength of our pumpkins), show of your costume in our costume crawl, play carnival games to win treats, and so much more.

Save time and start collecting candy sooner by purchasing tickets online at https://lindsaywildlife.org/events/howl-ooo-ween-2026

Tickets also available at the door!

10/17/2026

Patient of the Week: Belted Kingfisher

This semi-aquatic patient was brought to the Lindsay Wildlife Hospital after being found on a local apartment balcony. Luckily, the bird was only mildly dehydrated and returned to full health with some TLC from the hospital team.

Belted Kingfishers are commonly found in North America, usually along rivers, coastlines, and other bodies of water. They can be identified by their grey-blue backs and white underbellies. The females are more vibrantly colored than the males, with both blue and orange striped markings; very rare among birds! Kingfishers are vital parts of local ecosystems because they help control small fish and crayfish populations in both freshwater and marine environments.

You can do your part to help protect Belted Kingfishers by protecting and advocating for local wetlands and observing them from a safe distance! If you happen to find an injured bird, the Lindsay Wildlife Hospital hotline is available to you at (925)659-8156.

Address

1931 First Avenue
Walnut Creek, CA
94597

Opening Hours

Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

+19259351978

Website

http://www.lindsaywildlife.org/

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