Lindsay Wildlife Experience

Category: Museum in Walnut Creek, California

Address: 1931 1st Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94597, USA

Phone: +19259351978

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–5PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 10AM–5PM

Wednesday: 10AM–5PM

Thursday: 10AM–5PM

Friday: 10AM–5PM

Saturday: 10AM–5PM

Reviews

Brian Schar

Jun 13, 2022

Really cool and interesting small local wildlife museum! Great for the family on an afternoon when you're looking for something for the kids to do, and fun for adults too.

Jeffrey Gebhardt

Jan 25, 2022

This place is great for young kids. I brought my 5 and 3 year old and they had a blast. It is small but you can get a good 2 hours of entertainment for the kids if you go through everything.

Samantha Holdaway

Jul 30, 2021

Pretty interesting place. You get to see a lot of animals up close. You can walk into the eagles inclosure. Lots of staff around that are very friendly and helpful. You even get to touch the turtles and lizards when the staff have them out. It’s also partially a museum so there bones and stuffed wild animals with information about them.

andrea delgado-olson

Jul 17, 2021

The staff are so helpful and friendly. They take wonderful care of their animals. We've been visiting for nearly 20 years and it's awesome to see the evolving exhibits. Happy to be members and would recommend visiting anytime. These two are my favorite, the red trail hawk and bald eagle. So majestic!

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Questions & Answers

Is this place good to visit on rainy days? Is this an indoor or outdoor facility? Thank you!

D S | Aug 22, 2019
Peter Krisch | Aug 22, 2019

Great for rainy days! Majority of experiences occur indoors. Outdoor facilities are more event specific.

Do they pick up injured animals ?

Mikey Oriol | Aug 22, 2018
Thomas Calvin | Aug 22, 2018

Yes they have a hospital

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Was wondering how Mr Bobcat Is doing? The Bobcat that was hit by a car near Crockett,? Is he healing ok and after he heals will the public be able to visit him before he is moved or released,?

Cathy Rolley Rolley | Aug 22, 2018
Lawrence Morris | Aug 22, 2018

I think he is recovering, and yes you should see him soon.

This redtail hawk has been seen up close at gracie creek pleasent hill. It seems to have no fear of humans, it seemed to want something from the grounds keeper... wondering what to do

Sandra Adams | Aug 22, 2018
Lawrence Morris | Aug 22, 2018

Ignore the birds begging, it needs to relearn the skills of hunting like it use to.

I live out of state...my grandson lives near the museum. How can I buy tickets to museum for a gift to him? Thanks..mary

Mary Piper | Aug 22, 2018
Eddie Johnson | Aug 22, 2018

Either call them or check their website

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Will you take in a wild baby turkey?

Katya T | Aug 22, 2018
Barbara Heuring | Aug 22, 2018

They only take birds native to this area. I dont know if turkeys fit the bill. I would call them :-)

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Do you need to make reservation or can just walk in?

Eric Manyahman | Jul 22, 2022
Ming-Tyh Maa | Jul 22, 2022

Ok to just walk in

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Does Lindsey offer any free days through the year?

Lou Botelho | Aug 22, 2019
Jason Simone | Aug 22, 2019

It looks like they rarely offer free days. There are no current free days scheduled from what I can tell.

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👋. Hi!! what is your favorite animal in the museum????????

Susie S. | Aug 22, 2018
Elizabeth Fitzgerald | Aug 22, 2018

We love the bunny when you get to pet him!

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are there sloths at the place I really hope so🤓🧐😋😜😂💩PLEASE ANSWER SOON!!!!!

Susie S. | Aug 22, 2018
Ned Soares | Aug 22, 2018

Sorry, only California natives.

are you open on Dec 31?

Cherylene Robison | Aug 22, 2018
Brittany Miller | Aug 22, 2018

Yes. We are open from 10am to 2pm on dec 31st.

do u take snakes thete

Madonna Oplatka | Aug 22, 2018
Y Torres | Aug 22, 2018

Yes, we admit native snakes.

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Is the museum handicap accessible?

Bambi Spencer | Mar 24, 2022
Chris Beard | Mar 24, 2022

There is an elevator through the doors under the stairs that goes up to the exhibit hall.

Are you open?

Gail Pohlman | Aug 21, 2021
Lindsay Wildlife Experience | Aug 21, 2021

Hello! Our Exhibit Hall will open Tuesday, May 4 for a members-only day. Exhibit Hall will open to the general public on Wednesday, May 5. We will be open from 2-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays and 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturdays. Hope to see you soon.

East CoCo County nr Mt Diab St Park. Today a midsize bird, size of robin or blue jay, gray w black speckles, came to patio, sat on fan blade. Chirped at intervals of about 5 chirps each time. Any idea what it was? Never saw one like this before.

Marilyn M | Aug 21, 2020
Chris Ortega | Aug 21, 2020

Possibly a juvenile European Starling. Try looking for Google images of one to see if it matches what you saw. Also, I recommend checking out the Facebook Group: ABA What's This Bird?

Is there a snack bar or other food concessions there?

Doug Durward | Aug 22, 2019
Megan Soltesz | Aug 22, 2019

The gift shop sells some granola bars but other than that, no. No traditional snack bar.

Would this be a good place for a date? (Without kids)

J Bri | Aug 22, 2019
Xtine Tinoso | Aug 22, 2019

I went with my best friend and we enjoyed it, if you like birds it's a cool place! Howevers there's usually a lot of kids so it's debatable.

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Do you have a millipedes and you don’t you could get one

OK Spiderman t88 | Aug 22, 2019
Bryan Mosley | Aug 22, 2019

Yes, there are millpedes at the Lindsay, but they are not on exhibit. You can ask to see them though.

You accept injured pigeons?

Aiden Chan | Aug 22, 2019
Jenna Tidd | Aug 22, 2019

***its always best to call before taking in a wild animal*** but... If it has yellow feet it’s likely the native Band-tailed pigeon, and Lindsay’s hospital will admit it! If its feet are pink it is a non-native (to CA) species and Lindsay cannot admit it

Does the museum accept rattlesnakes

Sean Anderson | Aug 22, 2019
luis pena | Aug 22, 2019

As far a I know, they'll take mostly all animals...

What time do they accept injured animal's?

James Dedeaux | Aug 22, 2019
BLR (Shades) | Aug 22, 2019

I'm not exactly sure, your best bet is to call when they are open and ask. Check the website https://lindsaywildlife.org/found-animal/ They suggest keeping the animal in a covered box. Though I'm sure with larger animals there are different protocols. I would think if they are open, they would accept an animal, but call to make sure.

I think a peregrine falcon has a nest and baby birds on side of my house. What should I do?

Claire Nims | Aug 22, 2019
Jon Mack | Aug 22, 2019

Definitely give Lindsay a call...

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Does anyone know about fox around your home.

Gwynn Ellicott | Aug 22, 2019
BLR (Shades) | Aug 22, 2019

Anything is possible, we've got turkeys, hawks & rabbits that run around the neighborhood in San Ramon.

Price to enter? None on tbeir website

Tomás Morales | Aug 22, 2019
Peter Krisch | Aug 22, 2019

Not free to public. Member and non member pricing.

Do they have wolves there?

Jan Homstad | Aug 22, 2018
Katie Murdock | Aug 22, 2018

No, I think they mostly focus on raptor type birds.

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There is a small dove in a nest I have been watching for weeks. Neither Mom nor Dad have shown back up since yesterday. The dove chick is still alive. What can I do to help it? Otis probably almost dead now.

Cheryl McClane | Aug 22, 2018
Wayne Coburn | Aug 22, 2018

I would call Lindsay Wildlife directly and ask for advice

A hummingbird build a nest 5 ft from my kitchen window on about June 2nd laid two eggs I now see babies putting heads up I’m having street timed tomatoes it’s about 40 ft away Will the noise trouble mama bird?

Kay Dayton | Aug 22, 2018
Jeff Regnier | Aug 22, 2018

Hummingbirds are pretty acclimated to people. If you don't disturb the nest, they'll be fine.

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Do they rescue baby humming birds

Laura Andrade | Aug 22, 2018
Chuck Wojack Jr | Aug 22, 2018

Yes they will.

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Do you guys take in baby birds

Wyatt Sattley | Aug 22, 2018
James Low | Aug 22, 2018

Sure do

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How much do they charge to visit the musuem?

Pam Poggensee | Aug 22, 2018
Bartek Ogryczak | Aug 22, 2018

Adults: $10 Seniors 65+: $9 Children 2–17 years: $8

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Help Do you pick up baby birds? Well, it's a teen (wild bird) It has feathers but can't fly yet. Found him on the ground yesterday alive and healthy. My brother says is a baby mocking bird.

Martha R | Aug 22, 2018
freshroasted coffee | Aug 22, 2018

Observing from a distance for at least a half hour is best. Parents could be out gathering food, but should return. Also call Lindsay wildlife yo get more info.

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Hi I had found a ingured snake and people said it was ran over by a grass mower whar should I do?

Ancient Fruit | Aug 22, 2018
James Low | Aug 22, 2018

Call the Lindsey Wildlife Hospital for advice and actions to take

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I found a pigeons seems injured from me eye seems like is blind chances of survive inthe streets are low can you help her I am here in the Pittsburg area? Or I can bring her feel sorry for it please help

damaris wildie | Aug 22, 2018
Eric Warren | Aug 22, 2018

Lindsay wildlife museum should take it and they are great at rescue birds and helping them recover

A duck laid some eggs in my backyard next to my in ground pool. We don’t live next to bodies of water at all and there are cats in my neighborhood. What do I do?

Jordan Robinson | Aug 22, 2018
David Sweet | Aug 22, 2018

Local guides (people reading your post) don't work for Lindsay. I am sure they will take the eggs, but call first.

Can you bring a small pet dog when visiting

Clarisse Céspedes | Aug 22, 2018
David Sweet | Aug 22, 2018

The dog is welcome in the surrounding park but not in the museum.

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Can adoptions be made there?

Gael Sanchez | Aug 22, 2018
patricia Tsampis | Aug 22, 2018

No, they cannot.

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