Virtual Animal Encounters
A real-time virtual encounter with a keeper and an animal of your choice!
Private Animal Encounters
Get up-close with an animal of your choice by adding a private animal encounter to your visit. Book now to make your visit extra special!
Cleanup & Restoration Projects
Join our team of staff and volunteers as we beautify areas around Chula Vista by participating in one of our clean up or restoration projects.
Compost Workshops
Interested in backyard composting? Join us for our weekly workshop and learn all about the wonders of soil!
Master Composter Class
This free seven-week course will train you in the art and science of composting through lectures, demonstrations, and two field trips.
Hiking Program
Join us for guided hikes to learn all about the rich biodiversity of our local environment, ways to identify native wildlife and plants, and more!
Outreaches to Community Centers
Bring scientific exploration of the natural world to you with the Living Coast’s outreach program! We’ll bring hands-on activities, up close animal interactions, dissections, scientific tools, and more!
Overnight Adventures
After a full evening of hands-on activities and animal encounters, your group will snuggle down in your sleeping bags for a movie before drifting off to sleep.
Volunteer or Docent
Our volunteer program brings people ages 16+ with a common interest in nature and conservation together while developing leadership skills, a sense of responsibility, and a desire to give back.