For more than 28 years, the Wildlife Center of Virginia has presented engaging and compelling environmental education programs across Virginia, reaching more than 1.4 million children and adults.

All Wildlife Center programs include up-close experiences with live, non-releasable wild animals such as hawks, owls, snakes, turtles, and opossums.  

The conservation themes we emphasize in our programs are drawn directly from the stories of these animals and the thousands of others who arrive at the Wildlife Center’s doorstep every year in need of care.  Our programs address the problems they face — habitat loss, litter, pesticides, diseases, and free-roaming domestic animals — and challenge people of all ages to take action to protect wildlife.

The Wildlife Center’s outreach department offers both on-site education programs at the Center and programs at your location.

To learn more about our programs, please choose from the following:

• Assembly Programs
• Classroom Visits
• Tours & Field Trips at the Wildlife Center

The Wildlife Center also offers opportunities for virtual learning through the Critter Cams and moderated discussion.  Explore how the Wildlife Center can interact with your classroom through our “Cam in the Classroom” program – whether you are in Virginia or beyond! 

Custom-designed programs and displays are available upon request.  Please contact us for more information.

Download our Education Brochure (PDF)

Meet our education animals and learn about our “Caring for Critters” adoption program!