Animal Presentations
Eagles
Wednesday - Sunday at 10:30 AM
Sharks & Rays
Wednesday - Sunday at 1:30 PM
Sea Turtle
Wednesday - Sunday at 2:30 PM
*All animal presentations and animal encounters are subject to change at the discretion of the Animal Care staff.
Guest Adventures
Meet the Locals
Saturdays & Sundays
March 22-August 31
Meet the Locals is a special seasonal celebration at the Living Coast featuring Animal Hangouts, Species Spotlights, educational programming, partner organizations, and more! Every weekend, you’ll have a chance to engage with local species and organizations working to keep San Diego’s biodiversity, well, biodiverse!
Private Animal Encounters
Offered Wednesday through Sunday
12:00 PM & 2:00 PM
Enhance your visit to the Living Coast with a sea turtle meet & greet! Your family and friends will go behind the scenes, learn about Emerald, our resident green sea turtle, and interact with her up close! Book an experience you will never forget.
Sweetwater Safari Hike
Saturdays at 11:30 AM *
Enjoy an interactive, guided trail hike with one of our wildlife educators. We’ll learn about the natural flora and fauna and talk about the history of the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge. This program is generously sponsored by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This hike counts towards one of the requirements for the Trail to Bay Challenge.
*Subject to availability. If a wildlife educator is unavailable, the trail walk is self-guided. Backpacks can be checked out from the front desk for free any day of the week.
Compost Workshops
Sundays at 11:30 AM
Join the fun, learn all about the wonders of soils, and get discounts on outdoor composting units. We’ll cover practical ways to set up home composting systems to beautify our landscape and lessen our ecological footprint organically! The City of Chula Vista generously sponsors this program. Learn more.
¡Fin de semana bilingües!
El primer fin de semana de cada mes.
Toda nuestra programación educacional incluida en su visita, como las presentaciones de animales, la caminata safari de sweetwater, y el taller de compostaje, serán ofrecidos en inglés y español.
We host family-friendly, educational, and interactive events throughout the year. Get up close with our resident animal ambassadors and learn about Southern California wildlife. Check out our Events Calendar to find out what’s coming.
