Wildlife Learning Center

Wildlife Learning Center

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Providing wildlife sanctuary and life science education. WLC was founded to provide public education in the life sciences, conservation, and our environment.

Wildlife Learning Center (WLC) is a zoological park nestled in an old olive grove in Sylmar, California, where visitors can appreciate and learn about animals from around the world. WLC is dedicated to providing life-long care to more than 100 displaced, rescued, and zoo-born wild animals from about 50 different species that call this shady, natural environment home. WLC has given more than 22,000 educational presentations since 1998 to hundreds of thousands of people.

07/20/2024

Sid the sloth is hanging out for the weekend πŸ¦₯

07/15/2024

Pandora, the lavender albino reticulated python, may look like he has a mustache, but really those are heat pits! These infrared heat pits are able to sense heat, allowing Pandora to locate his food more thoroughly! 🐍

07/10/2024

Have you seen Sherlock? He’s hard to miss! πŸ¦β€β¬›

Photos from Wildlife Learning Center's post 06/30/2024

When you’re all out of snacks! Raozy the ring-tailed lemur doesn’t eat fruit loops, but we love to use boxes for enrichment, and they love it too!

06/27/2024

Sahara the fennec fox

06/23/2024

Tag the serval enjoying his enrichment!

06/16/2024

Happy Father’s Day from WLC to you! We hope to see you soon! πŸΎπŸ―πŸ΅πŸ¦‰πŸ¦…πŸ

06/08/2024

This is Aspen, a red-tailed hawk. Many people confuse the sound of a red-tailed hawk for a bald eagle. in movies and television they would use the sound of a red-tailed hawk for the bald eagle!

06/05/2024

Happy 10th Birthday Sahara! πŸŽ‰πŸŽˆπŸŽ

05/28/2024

Have you seen Jake and Catcher using their Parrot Crossing ropes? Stop by WLC to see for yourself!

05/21/2024

Sahara the fennec fox waking up from his nap in the sun β˜€οΈ

05/18/2024

Kodi and Sage love to cuddle, they even look like yin and yang!

05/15/2024

Meet Blue, a Gooty Sapphire Tarantula. You can find Blue in the reptile room, but it may be hard to spot her due to amazing camouflage. You may notice Blue has some bright coloration, which acts as an indication to other animals that Blue is venomous!

05/10/2024

Are you interested in WLC Summer Camp? Click the link in our bio to learn more!

Photos from Wildlife Learning Center's post 05/08/2024

Can you guess whose eye this is? Scroll to find out! πŸ‘οΈ

05/02/2024

American alligators can hold their breath up to two hours! 🐊

04/26/2024

Sid the sloth wants to wish you a happy Friday!

04/23/2024

Meadow the Ringtail. Did you know you can find this species in North America. Ringtails are nocturnal and part of the raccoon family, so it is possible you have seen one before and didn’t even know it!

04/19/2024

A brother sister bond, Skye and Slade the African Servals

04/12/2024

Sid the Sloth with one of his favorite treats, sweet potato!

04/06/2024

Magnificent Tree Frogs have a large poison gland located on their head. Although harmless to humans, the poison is strong enough to deter birds and snakes!!

Photos from Wildlife Learning Center's post 04/05/2024

Kodi the Canada Lynx and Sage the Bobcat snuggled up together. Scroll to see the difference in paw size! Canada lynx paws look twice the size of the bobcats! That’s because these paws act as snow shoes so they don’t sink in snow πŸ―β„οΈβ™₯️

03/22/2024

WLCC prides itself on providing sanctuary for non-releasable wildlife and promoting conservation and appreciation of wildlife by engaging the public in educational experiences. πŸŒŽπŸ’š

03/21/2024

the long hairs you see are not quills but more like whiskers! North American Porcupines have different types of hair, with their quills not being as visually obvious as you may think.

Photos from Wildlife Learning Center's post 03/15/2024

Mortey, the Green Tree Python

03/10/2024

The marmosets were enjoying the nice weather today! They love to find sunny spots to hang out in throughout the day 🌞

Photos from Wildlife Learning Center's post 03/07/2024

Our spring events are selling out fast! We still have tickets for our photo safari and Zeus Paint event! Click the link in our bio to secure your tickets 🎟️ πŸ¦‰πŸ“ΈπŸŽ¨

03/06/2024

Prairie dogs are in the rodent family. Do you know what the largest rodent in the USA and the world are? Comment your guesses below!

01/05/2024

Lily the prairie dog is enjoying the sunny weather today β˜€οΈ

01/04/2024

Did you know that North American porcupines are the second largest rodent in North America! Do you know what the largest rodent in the world is? Comment your guess below!

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About Wildlife Learning Center

Wildlife Learning Center (WLC) is a zoological park nestled in an old olive grove in Sylmar, California, where visitors can appreciate and learn about animals from around the world. WLC was founded to provide public education in the life sciences, conservation, and our environment. The biologists of WLC are dedicated to providing life-long care to more than 100 displaced, rescued, and zoo-born wild animals from about 50 different species that call this shady, natural environment home. WLC has given more than 27,000 educational presentations since 1998 to hundreds of thousands of people.

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Happy 10th Birthday Sahara! πŸŽ‰πŸŽˆπŸŽ
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Have you ever wondered how Zeus says hello?
Our cats LOVE rubbing on new scents.
Nothin like a midday snack! πŸ₯¬πŸ₯•
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UPDATE ON OUR BABY SLOTH. At 3 weeks of age we found that the baby wasn't gaining weight and was getting dehydrated. Thi...
Skye - Mondays
Prairie Dogs Chowing Down

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16027 Yarnell Street
Los Angeles, CA
91342

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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