Lindsay Wildlife Experience

Lindsay Wildlife Experience 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.

09/05/2026

Happy International Vulture Awareness Day!

Here at the Lindsay Wildlife Experience, we are celebrating these incredible avian scavengers! Vultures are an often misunderstood species who are critical to ecosystem health. As scavengers, they consume and clean up already dead and decaying animals, acting as a natural form of waste management.

Here in California, there are two native vulture species: Turkey Vultures and California Condors. You can meet our 52-year-old year old Turkey Vulture animal ambassador, Lord Richard, here at the museum. He has helped educate generations of visitors on the important role vultures play in the environment.

While Turkey Vultures can be commonly found throughout the state, California Condors are at a much higher risk of becoming extinct. They are now listed as critically endangered and in desperate need of help. Learn what you can do for this species at https://vultureday.org/

09/05/2026

Announcing Born to be Wild at Va de Vi Bistro and Wine Bar April 25 🍷🦉

We are excited to announce with our partners at Va de Vi Bistro and Wine Bar that our 14th annual gala fundraising event, Born to be Wild (formerly Evening at the Bisto) will be taking place April 25, 2027.

Born to be Wild speaks to the refocused effort to fund the ever increasing influx of baby animals the wildlife hospital and Lindsay Wildlife Experience sees each Spring.

Stay tuned to our social channels for more information and when you can purchase your tickets.

Patient of the Week - Great Horned Owl🦉Great Horned Owls are one of the most common owls in North America. They are know...
09/03/2026

Patient of the Week - Great Horned Owl🦉

Great Horned Owls are one of the most common owls in North America. They are known for their nocturnal habits, signature hooting, and predatory instincts. They are powerful hunters with the ability to catch animals almost three times their body weight!

While some raptors, such as hawks, rely on their vision to spot prey, owls primarily rely on their excellent hearing. According to the Sacramento Audubon Society, Great Horned Owls can even hear noises from ten miles away!

When the owl pictured above came into the wildlife hospital, he was unable to see out of his left eye. The hospital staff ended up having to remove it. Luckily, this will not significantly impact his chance of survival because of how owls primarily rely on their hearing. Once the wildlife hospital is able to confirm that the owl is able to find food, they will release him back into the wild.

📢Wildlife Patient Release📢Lindsay Wildlife Members can join us at 12:00pm tomorrow, August 30th for the exclusive opport...
08/29/2026

📢Wildlife Patient Release📢

Lindsay Wildlife Members can join us at 12:00pm tomorrow, August 30th for the exclusive opportunity to see a group of House Finches be released back into the wild, right here in Larkey Park!

Check in at the front desk by 11:45am for this exciting opportunity. Select lucky members may have the chance to assist hospital staff during the release!

Want to participate but aren't a member yet? Sign up online at lindsaywildlife.org

Notice: Releases are subject to patients passing their exit exams.

08/29/2026

Enjoy a little bit of Penelope ASMR to start your weekend!

Not a member yet? You can enjoy Penelope eating all of her favorite snacks year round, plus many other exclusive benefits! Join today online or in person.

Patient of the Week - Coyote PupHave you ever seen a coyote in your own backyard? Coyotes naturally prefer to live separ...
08/27/2026

Patient of the Week - Coyote Pup
Have you ever seen a coyote in your own backyard?

Coyotes naturally prefer to live separate from humans in open spaces like the valleys and hills of the Bay Area. However, as human development encroaches on their habitats, coyotes are forced into our neighborhoods in search of food or shelter.

The closer in proximity to humans, the more likely coyotes are to contract illness from contaminated foods and get injured either from cars or other human-made hazards.

When this happens, pups like this one that Lindsay recently cared for, are at greater risk of injury, illness, or death. Coyotes are essential predators in local ecosystems, so it's important to help protect them by opting not to use rodent poison, properly disposing trash, and driving safely.

If you see a coyote, you can record your sightings at https://bayareacoyote.org/report/ to help foster efforts towards safe coexistence between coyotes and people.

Kinda Chic ... to be a wildlife animal ambassador 😍✨Connect with all of our animal ambassadors in person and discover fo...
08/26/2026

Kinda Chic ... to be a wildlife animal ambassador 😍✨

Connect with all of our animal ambassadors in person and discover for yourself just how chic they really are!

Do you know what else is kinda chic? Getting or renewing your Lindsay Wildlife Experience Membership now before prices go up so you can visit again and again. We hope to see you soon💖

https://lindsaywildlife.org/membership-levels-benefits/

The Exhibit Hall is open today until 5:00pm and is your last chance to visit on a Tuesday during Summer Operating Hours ...
08/25/2026

The Exhibit Hall is open today until 5:00pm and is your last chance to visit on a Tuesday during Summer Operating Hours 🕔

Starting next week, the Exhibit Hall will be open Wednesdays-Sundays from 10am to 5pm each day with new Fall education programs. 🦎

The Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital will continue to be open from 10:00am to 4:00pm daily.

08/20/2026

Patient of the Week - Red-tailed Hawk

As one of the most common hawks in North America, red-tailed hawks are frequently found in Bay Area neighborhoods. You have probably heard their piercing calls or seen these large birds perched on telephone poles. As seen in this video of a red-tailed hawk at a local golf course, they live in close proximity to humans.

Red-tailed hawks that come into our wildlife hospital are often ill or injured, sometimes due to conflict with human-made environments such as flying into buildings or windows. There are ways to prevent injuries like this, however. For example, hanging plants or ribbons in front of windows can decrease the chance of bird collisions.

If you find one of these birds, it is extremely important to consult our hotline at 925-659-8156 before taking any action. You can also consult the wildlife advice available on our website: https://lindsaywildlife.org/found-animal/ for general advice and tips.

08/19/2026

Wild at Night: Wild West rides into the sunset 🤠🌵

A massive thank you to everyone who came out, brought the energy, and helped us raise a record-breaking amount of funds for the animals at Lindsay Wildlife Experience. We couldn't do this vital work without our incredible community.

Are you already missing the fun or ready to experience your very first Wild at Night? Mark those calendars because Wild at Night: Kiss & Tail will be taking place on Friday, February 12, 2027. Make sure you are following our social channels for when tickets will become available.

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

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+19259351978

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