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Holiday Critter Carnival
Embrace the holiday spirit with all your “critters,” human and canine alike! Visit Helen Woodward Animal Center’s Holiday Critter Carnival this Sunday, November 21st, 11:00am – 3:00pm, for a sprinkle...
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The Great Poinsettia Debate
Are Poinsettias Poisonous? Ever since we posted Tuesday’s Holiday Tip on our Facebook page, “Holiday decorating with plants might be ‘green,’ but the following festive plants are dangerous for dogs and...
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Wordless Wednes-neeiiiiigh!
Okay, not so ‘wordless’ today since this obviously requires a little explanation! This is one of three miniature horses at Helen Woodward Animal Center… her name is Snacks! Snacks, as her name...
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In like a lion? Or in like a lamb?
We asked Oreo what he thought about the weather today. “Hey Oreo! Do you think March came in like a lion or in like a lamb?” It’s pretty obvious what his answer was. We also found a picture of Oreo as...
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March’s Children’s Education Animal Spotlight
Meet Andy! Name: Andy Thompson DOB: 1-1-02 Breed: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel History: Andy was adopted from the Center when he was 4 months old. He has been part of the Education Dept. for the past...
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Julius and Elvis love kids
Julius and Elvis love kids and other animals! For more kids and animal photos, you can check out their very own Flickr gallery here! Meet Julius! Name: Orange Julius Cesar (a.k.a. Julius) DOB:...
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June’s Education Animal Spotlight
Meet Sissy! Name: Sissy Larue Zier-Gonzales D.O.B.:5-8-2006 Breed: Jack Russell/something-or-other mix History: A friend working at a local shelter called one of the Education staff members and told...
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Happy Birthday to these Education and Pet Encounter Therapy Animals!
Happy Birthday to these amazing Education and Pet Encounter Therapy Animals! Bodhi, the Leopard Gecko (03/1999) Argos, the Bearded Dragon (04/2004) Tina & Una, White’s Tree Frogs (03/2007 &...
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Have a creepy crawly day!
Have a creepy crawly day! This Saturday, October 29, is Family Day at Helen Woodward Animal Center’s Harvest Tours, from 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.! We have some creepy and cool critters just waiting to meet...
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Senegal Parrot Helping Children – Meet Sadie at Helen Woodward Animal Center
Senegal Parrot Helping Children – Meet Sadie at Helen Woodward Animal Center Meet Sadie the Senegal Parrot Just like people, the Helen Woodward Animal Center’s Education Department animals like...
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Summer Critter Camp Tortoise Race – Ready, Set, Plod! | Helen Woodward Animal...
Summer Critter Camp Tortoise Race at Helen Woodward Animal Center Get ready, get set… PLOD! Last week, our Summer Critter Camp featured something San Diego kids may not see every day: a tortoise race!...
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Summer activities for kids – Summer camps for kids | Helen Woodward Animal...
Critter Camp – Celebrating 40 Years Teaching children how to humanely care for animals Did you know that the Education Department was one of the first departments created at Helen Woodward Animal...
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Halloween Activities for the Whole Family, Even Your Furry Family Members!
Halloween Craft Ideas for Kids Fall Crafts That Turn Into Treasures and Keepsakes Are you a parent, scout leader, or teacher? Here are a few fun Halloween craft ideas that [...]
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‘Sunny and Angel Save Christmas’ at Helen Woodward Animal Center
San Diego children’s Christmas event – Sunny and Angel Save Christmas By guest blogger: Jennifer Chang This month, the Helen Woodward Animal Center (HWAC) traded in rubber balls for silver bells for...
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Summer Critter Camp Wrap-Up
Summer Critter Camp Wrap-Up Team Scooter at Summer Critter Camp! We have come to the end of another amazing Summer Critter Camp at Helen Woodward Animal Center, full of unforgettable experiences that...
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Fall Activity for Kids – Autumn Harvest Tours at Helen Woodward Animal Center
Fall Activities for Kids at Helen Woodward Animal Center’s Autumn Harvest Tours Slinky snakes! Creepy Crawlies! Miniature Horses in Costume! (Wait… what?!) It’s time again for Helen Woodward Animal...
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Autumn Harvest Tours Wrap-Up
Halloween Haunted House – Harvest Tours Wrap-up Education at Helen Woodward Animal Center had a FANG-tastic time celebrating Halloween all October with the best Autumn Harvest Tours yet! The Haunted...
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Getting Over a Fear of Dogs
10-Year-Old Overcomes Her Fear of Dogs at Helen Woodward Animal Center Man’s best friend is unanimously one of the most-loved animals by humans around the world; however, according to the National...
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A Goat’s Goodbye, Willie Remembered
A Goat With a Golden Heart Willie, an animal ambassador and teacher at Helen Woodward Animal Center, passed away at the age of fourteen. Last week, Helen Woodward Animal Center lost one of its...
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Sulcata Speedway Returns for Critter Camp
Critter Camp Kicks off With Sulcata Tortoise Races Locked in a race of blistering sluggishness: it’s Tortoise Racing Season at Critter Camp! After a long winter’s nap, the flowers are finally bursting...
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