Wildlife Learning Center
Sylmar, CA
~$18 adult / $14 kid
Curated by Simir Shah
★★★★★4.8(416 Google reviews)
What parents say
AI summary of 5 Google reviews — not a first-hand visit. How we write these
Rescued animals, each with the story of how it arrived, which reviewers say holds kids of most ages. Small-group and private tours run by reservation, including after the main closing time, and reviewers rate the guides highly. There is an admission fee. Porcupines are the crowd favourite.
A small, friendly rescue zoo set in an old olive grove in Sylmar, home to more than 100 rescued and zoo-born animals across roughly 50 species — nearly all former exotic pets or wildlife unable to survive on their own. The guided Zoofari tour lets families feed a giraffe, touch an armadillo, or hand-feed a porcupine along easy, stroller-friendly paths.
Good for
- Ages 0–2
- Stroller-friendly
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16027 Yarnell St, Sylmar, CA 91342, USA
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What visitors say
- Marisol Aguilar★★★★★
This was our first time visiting the Wildlife Learning Center, and we absolutely loved it! The staff was so welcoming and friendly, and the entire place was very clean and well maintained. I especially loved that there were plenty of shady areas and benches throughout, making it easy to sit, relax, and enjoy watching the animals. The animals were amazing, and you can really see the care that goes into maintaining their environment. I honestly think I enjoyed this experience even more than the LA Zoo! 🦒🦥❤️ I had such a great time making memories with my grandson, and I also look forward to bringing my daycare children because I know they will love it just as much. It’s not only fun but also a wonderful learning experience for children. We will definitely be coming back! Highly recommend! 🐾❤️st time coming
3 weeks ago
- Aaron C★★★★★
Very fun and educational for the kids. We made reservation to do the adventure tour because I really wanted to see the porcupine and armadillo. The guide was very nice and the tour was fun. Porcupine were definitely the highlight of the visit!
3 months ago
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