Public Education Programs
Respect for wildlife and conservation efforts begin with understanding.
Meet WCSV’s Wildlife Ambassadors
As non-releasable animals, Olive, Fala, Jet, and Marley bring our presentations to life, embody the importance of our mission, and captivate audiences of all ages.
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Olive
Photo by Stephen Rosenthal |
Fala
Photo by Nancy Degenkolb |
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Jet
Photo by Dave Constantin |
Marley
Photo by Amber Rindy |
Wildlife Presentations
WCSV offers educational classroom presentations on and off-site, catered to each grade level and the corresponding California curriculum requirements. These age-appropriate presentations for students and adults cover a variety of topics including wildlife rehabilitation, our educational animals, species specific information concerning Bay Area wildlife, and what to do when encountering sick, injured, or orphaned animals.
Visiting WCSV
While we are not able to provide tours of the wildlife hospital, our lobby containing wildlife artifacts and pictures of WCSV patients is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm.
Educational Booths
Our booths include photographs of some of our patients along with educational literature and children’s activities. Staffed by one or two volunteers, these booths make a great addition to community events and fairs.
FAQ
Do you charge for your programs?
Yes. $100 for programs without a wildlife ambassador. $125 for programs with a wildlife ambassador.
*Title 1 schools are exempt from program fees.
*Community organizations with annual budgets below $350,000 may apply for scholarship by letter to: jconstantin@wcsv.org
Why can’t we tour the wildlife hospital?
All animals under our care are truly wild and we must restrict their interaction with humans to prevent habituation. In addition, the animals we help are sick, injured or orphaned. The presence of humans, even if you’re “just looking” is a stressful event for a wild animal that can impact its recovery and successful release back into the wild.
How can I get involved?
From booth duty to classroom presentations we are always looking for volunteers to join our educational outreach team.
