This month Jr. Rangers will explore the superpowers of China Camp’s nocturnal wildlife.

Commemorate the spooky season with a celebration of misunderstood creatures!

Commemorate the spooky season with a celebration of misunderstood creatures!

Join Rev. DeeAnn for a non-denominational pet blessing, for all the animals and the love they bring into our lives.

A fantastic taco dinner, no-host beer and wine, and auction/raffle opportunities will be the complete package of fabulous food, laughter and compassionate people as the Benicia Clock Tower fills with a community coming together in support of its love for animals.

The Olympics have arrived at China Camp. Squirrels take the lead in arboreal gymnastics, grasshoppers beat out the competition at the long jump, pelicans get a 10 out of 10 at the high dive, and woodpeckers nab acorns and dodge interceptions at forest rugby. 

September 15 is Claude's 29th hatchday!

Spiders are everywhere, and this is the perfect time of year to see spiders of every shape, size, and color.

Our biggest annual adopt-a-thon and family-friendly street fair returns on Saturday, September 7, 2024!

Bay Area Pignic is a fundraising event for guinea pigs and their admirers. We gather each year to celebrate our funk, quirky little fuzzy potatoes, raise funds for local small animal rescues, and build community.

Tickets are free but must be reserved online in advance.

Bay Area Pignic is a fundraising event for guinea pigs and their admirers. We gather each year to celebrate our funk, quirky little fuzzy potatoes, raise funds for local small animal rescues, and build community.

Join Sugarloaf docent Dana Glei for an easy ~1-mile walk focused on birding for kids.

Find out about woodpeckers’ amazing morphology during this month’s guided walk with bird expert Jerry Coe. 

Tickets are free but must be reserved online in advance.

Tickets are free but must be reserved online in advance.

Tickets are free but must be reserved online in advance.

Prepare the whole family for a soaring adventure at Cavallo Point for our perennial favorite, “Talons & Friends,” hosted in collaboration with WildCare, to celebrate the awe-inspiring world of birds of prey!

Tickets are free but must be reserved online in advance.

On June 12, you’ll get a chance to meet three of WildCare’s rescued, non-releasable, wild animals and learn about their unique adaptations in this hour-long presentation. Experts from WildCare, our region’s wildlife rescue and rehab center, will share the stories of these “animal ambassadors,” which due to their injuries or other issues can no longer live in the wild. 

On June 12, you’ll have the opportunity to meet two of the park’s nocturnal avian species. Can you guess who they might be? Owls, that’s hoo-hoo!

Tickets are free but must be reserved online in advance.

Thriving communities of little beings are hidden right before our eyes. Tiny creatures dominate the sky and burrow deep in the earth. Some even work in highly organized teams to build impressive cities of their own. 

Celebrate 95 years of the Zoo’s rich history with a weekend-long event that highlights the evolution of our mission to care, connect, and conserve.

Join us at our annual celebration to connect with parks, people, and pollinators and mark the Park District's 90th anniversary. 

Tickets are free but must be reserved online in advance.

Join us for this FREE family-friendly event to get up close and hands on with live animals from SaveNature.Org’s Insect Discovery Lab! Meet a variety of arthropods from around the world, like the Australian Walking Stick, the Giant African Millipede and many more! Open to all ages. More information provided closer to the event date.

Grab your leash, furry friends, and family to join us for the Bay Area’s grooviest dog (and animal) lover’s event!

Get ready to flutter your wings and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of butterflies at the Bay Area Butterfly Festival 2024!

In honor of Mother’s Day this month, May’s Junior Ranger program will focus on some of the hardest workers among China Camp’s wildland creatures: wildlife moms!