Lindsay Wildlife Experience, Wildlife museum and rehabilitation center in Walnut Creek, United States.
Description
Lindsay Wildlife Experience is a museum and animal care facility in Walnut Creek that houses live raptors including hawks, owls, and falcons alongside a working veterinary hospital. The site features indoor and outdoor exhibits, treatment areas for injured wildlife, and educational spaces spread across the historic Larkey Park grounds.
History
The institution started in 1955 as the Diablo Junior Museum, founded by Alexander Lindsay as a space for science education. It later shifted toward animal care, moving into a converted water-pump building at Larkey Park in 1965 where it focused on treating and rehabilitating injured wildlife.
Culture
The center presents educational programs about wildlife conservation through animal ambassadors, interactive exhibits, and hands-on learning experiences for children.
Practical
The site opens Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with parking readily available at Larkey Park. Plan to spend a few hours walking between indoor exhibits and outdoor animal areas to see everything comfortably.
Did you know?
A behind-the-scenes window allows visitors to watch veterinarians treating injured birds in the hospital without disturbing the animals or medical staff. This rare access shows what daily rescue work actually looks like for people who come through.
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