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Resident Animals

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The Nature Center is home to a few special animals that have been injured or for other reasons cannot survive in the wild. Many are accustomed to being handled by staff naturalists and provide an opportunity to teach visitors about the kinds of wild animals that live in this area--sometimes in our own backyards! Some of the animals are always on view to Nature Center visitors, while others are the subjects of special weekend programs.

How you can help our animal residents

• Sponsor an animal through our "Adopt an Animal" program!
  You can help us provide the special food and care these animals need..(also makes a great gift for the person who has everything!)
• Volunteering
  Help care for these animals by volunteering.

Come meet our animal residents

• Activities and events with animals
  Check our activities and events section for special animal programs.

History and background of our resident birds

• Skye the Red-shouldered Hawk
• Rocky the Kestrel
• Virginia the Great Horned Owl
• Luna the Barn Owl
• Tanner the Red-tailed Hawk
• Twilight the Western Screech Owl

History and background of our resident reptiles and amphibians

• Gopher Snakes Dragonette, Fred and Jasper
• Speckle and Spartacus the Tiger Salamanders
• Tahoe the Western Pond Turtle
• Bandit the Western Rattlesnake
• Sprite the Garter Snake
• Kingsnakes Bullseye, Ringo and Eddy

History and background of our resident mammal

• Marcie the Marsupial (Opossum)

What to do if you find orphaned or injured wildlife

The Nature Center has these animals by special permit, and is not licensed to accept other orphaned or injured wildlife. If you have found a wild animal that needs care, call the Wildlife Care Association at (916) 965-9453.