Furthering Our Mission through Education

Through the programs below, we educate students of every age and connect them to the natural world. We help them gain compassion for all animals and to find an appreciation for conservation.

These classes will be geared towards an adult or family audience depending on the topic.

If you are interested in booking one of the following programs please email us at:

CWC@thechildrensmuseumct.org

Family Education Classes

Focused on Companion Animal Care

We receive many calls each year requesting placement for exotic pets that have been cast aside or forgotten. Through our educational programs, we hope to educate people about their animals  in order to provide proper care for their pets.

  • Companion Turtle Care 101
  • Lizard Care 101
  • Exotic Mammal Care 101
  • Exotic Bird Care 101
  • Companion Snake Care 101

Eastern Box Turtle at the CT Wildlife Center

Bobby the Eastern Box Turtle

A Great Horned Owl peeking out

Great Horned Owl peeking out

Adult Education Classes

Focused on Connecticut Wildlife

  • Natural History on CT Mammals
  • CT Bird Identification
  • CT Snake Identification
  • CT Turtle Identification
  • CT Amphibian Identification

Adult Education Classes

Focused on Wildlife Rehabilitation

  • Capture and Transport
  • Diagnostic Techniques
  • Caring for Orphaned Wildlife
  • Avian Anatomy
  • Fracture Repairs
  • Cold Blooded Rehab Part I
  • Cold Blooded Rehab Part II

Examining the talons of a RedTailed Hawk at the CT Wildlife Center

Examining RedTailed Hawk Talons at the CT Wildlife Center

Interested in additional educational opportunities?

Check out the variety of programs that our two campuses have to offer

by “CLICKING” on the logos below!

Located in West Hartford, CT

The Children's Museum of West Hartford

Located in Canton, CT

Roaring Brook Nature Center in Canton, CT