{"url":"/sylmar/wildlife-learning-and-conservation-center","provider":{"id":"wildlife-learning-and-conservation-center","name":"Wildlife Learning and Conservation Center","kind":"organization","about":"Nonprofit animal sanctuary in an old olive grove in Sylmar, founded in 2007, that teaches life science and conservation. Runs winter camps with animal experiences.","website":"https://www.wildlifelearningcenter.org","phone":"(818) 362-8711","email":null,"instagram":null,"founded":2007,"credentials":[],"languages":[],"image":null},"location":{"id":"main","name":null,"street":"16027 Yarnell St","unit":null,"city":"sylmar","zip":"91342","neighborhood":"Sylmar","coords":[-118.47945,34.32059],"precision":"exact"},"serviceArea":[],"programs":[{"id":"winter-camp","type":"camp","name":"Winter Camp","summary":"Week-long winter break animal camps in Sylmar: ZooKids for ages 6 to 8 and ZooKeepers for ages 9 to 12.","description":"ZooKids runs December 28 to January 1, including December 31 and January 1. ZooKeepers runs January 4 to 8.","categories":["science","outdoors"],"ages":{"min":6,"max":12},"format":"in-person","registration":{"url":"https://www.wildlifelearningcenter.org/wintercamp","status":"open"},"camp":{"day":"full","sessions":[{"location":"main","start":"2026-12-28","end":"2027-01-01","name":"ZooKids","ages":{"min":6,"max":8}},{"location":"main","start":"2027-01-04","end":"2027-01-08","name":"ZooKeepers","ages":{"min":9,"max":12}}]},"traits":{"intensity":"playful","structure":"structured","competition":"none","goals":["fun","nature-connection","skills"],"setting":"outdoor","parents":"drop-off","commitment":"short","gender":"all","feel":"A week of winter-break animal camp at an animal sanctuary in an olive grove, with ZooKids for ages 6 to 8 and ZooKeepers for ages 9 to 12.","topics":["animal-science","wildlife","conservation","life-science","zoo"]}},{"id":"birthday-parties","type":"party","name":"Birthday parties","summary":"A 2½-hour animal party at the Sylmar center, with an animal presentation, a reserved pavilion or picnic area, and packages from $500.","description":"Birthday parties at Wildlife Learning and Conservation Center are 2½-hour celebrations at the center in Sylmar. Picnic Safari costs $500 for up to 20 guests, with a 20-minute animal presentation, a reserved picnic area with tables and chairs, and access to explore the center. Celebrate at the Center costs $675 for up to 30 guests, with a 45-minute animal presentation, a reserved pavilion with tables and chairs, and access to explore the center. Each guest above the limit costs $5, and guests count children and adults. A $150 deposit is due at booking. The page does not state the ages the parties are designed for, the animals in the presentations, or whether food, cake, invitations or decorations are provided. To book, call (818) 362-8711 or use the Book Now button, which opens a FareHarbor booking page.","categories":["party-venue","science"],"ages":{"min":3,"max":12},"price":{"amount":500,"max":675,"unit":"party","note":"Picnic Safari up to 20 guests; Celebrate at the Center up to 30 guests; $5 per extra guest."},"party":{"packages":["Picnic Safari: $500, up to 20 guests, 20-minute animal presentation","Celebrate at the Center: $675, up to 30 guests, 45-minute animal presentation"],"minutes":150},"registration":{"url":"https://www.wildlifelearningcenter.org/birthdayparties","status":"open"},"traits":{"setting":"both","topics":["animal-visits"]}}],"source":{"url":"https://www.wildlifelearningcenter.org/wintercamp","fetched":"2026-10-07"},"updated":"2026-10-09","checked":null,"closed":null,"sample":false}