Now Open
We are open to the public Wednesday-Sunday. No reservations required.
We are open to the public Wednesday-Sunday. No reservations required.
Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, anniversary, happy hour, or just need a little more animal time in your life, we’ve got you covered. Our new virtual-based animal encounters will give your celebration a unique memory.
15-minute Virtual Meet & Greet with one of the following animal ambassadors:
You and your family are invited to join us for a 1-hour Zoom wildlife program. We will play games, meet animals, discover new things, and more. At the end, we will provide you with a fun craft or activity to do with your family together. Each program is specially designed to target children within specific age groups, but all children and family members are welcome!
Register online here: Online Registration
48 hours prior to the event we will email the coordinator a unique Zoom code to send to all participants, unless you indicated you have your own company or personal platform for interacting with your organization, family, friends, or group.
5 minutes prior to the event the session will open and participants will begin being admitted
For the event, our team member will have proper equipment, an appropriate backdrop or space, and be ready with your animal ambassador.
Please note: While we do our best to accommodate animal requests, for the safety of our animal ambassadors we do not guarantee a particular animal will be available on the scheduled date and time. If adjustments need to be made, we will do our best to communicate with you, but sometimes last minute adjustments arise.
For our programs, we use a video conference platform called Zoom. It will be required to have a Zoom compatible device with video, sound and microphone capabilities.
We recommend using a large tablet, laptop, or PC for the best virtual experience. Anything smaller may make it difficult to see, hear and interact with our program staff!
No refunds are given on programs canceled by registrant less than 7 days prior to the program date. For cancellations made by registrant more than 7 days prior to first date of program an 80% refund will be given. LCDC reserves the right to cancel any program. In the event that LCDC cancels a program, all program fees will be refunded.
For more information on programs and registration, please contact our Education Department via email at education@thelivingcoast.org or by phone at 619-409-5908
You bring the cake and we’ll bring the FUN! Enjoy 30-minutes of education, animal meet and greets, wildlife games, and more. This party addition is sure to leave your child’s next birthday with something to talk about for years to come. Optional adopt-an-animal gift package is available for the birthday boy or girl.
Get a few steps closer to completing your Journey or Adventure Badge program with the Living Coast Discovery Center. Scouts will have an opportunity to learn about local wildlife, discover ways they can make a difference, and meet an animal friend up-close. This program runs approximately 45-minutes and some come with an optional activity or craft to be completed at home.
Want to host a wildlife lecture or webinar for kids and families? The Living Coast education team has you covered! Families will enjoy this interactive 30-minute informational webinar, complete with an animal encounter, stunning visuals, and live responses to their questions.
You and your family, troop, class, or members are invited to join us for a virtual wildlife program. We will play games, meet animals, discover new things, and more. Each program is specially designed to target children within specific age groups, but all children, siblings, scouts, party guests, and family members are welcome!
1 week prior to the event we will be sending a materials list of anything that should be gathered prior to the event, if applicable. Most materials are typical household products or items that can easily be obtained at any convenience store.
48 hours prior to the event we will email the coordinator a unique Zoom code to send to all participants, unless you indicated you have your own personal platform for interacting with your troop, family, friends, or group.
5 minutes prior to the event the session will open and participants will begin being admitted
For the event, our team member will have proper equipment, an appropriate backdrop or space, and be ready with your animal ambassador and program.
Please note: While we do our best to accommodate animal requests, for the safety of our animal ambassadors we do not guarantee a particular animal will be available on the scheduled date and time. If adjustments need to be made, we will do our best to communicate with you, but sometimes last minute adjustments arise.
For our programs, we use a video conference platform called Zoom. It will be required to have a Zoom compatible device with video, sound and microphone capabilities.
We recommend using a large tablet, laptop, or PC for the best virtual experience. Anything smaller may make it difficult to see, hear and interact with our program staff!
Contact Information
For more information on programs and registration, please contact our Education Department via email at education@thelivingcoast.org or by phone at 619-409-5908
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Teachers! We’re offering virtual field trips during our closure to allow your students to experience the wildlife and science programs normally offered at the Living Coast. All programs are standards-based.
This educational opportunity comes complete with an animal encounter, guiding worksheet for students, and trained educator able to facilitate a quick 15-minute mini-lesson for your class. Students can ask their questions and record their observations as they get up-close with one of our animal ambassadors.
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