Celebrate Wildlife Day at the Pasadena Humane Society

Black Bear (File Photo – DaBler)

Celebrate local wildlife and conservation at the Pasadena Humane Society’s Wildlife Day, a free, family-friendly event filled with discovery, education, and fun.

By Katlyn Ong

Enjoy expert talks, hands-on kids’ activities, local artisan shopping, and unforgettable up-close encounters with ambassador animals. This special day is generously sponsored by Bob & Carol McCrary.

Wildlife Talks: Expert Presentations All Day

Throughout the day, enjoy Wildlife Talks, a series of engaging presentations featuring wildlife experts:

• 11:15 – Urban Wildlife Rehab by Lauren Hamlett (Pasadena Humane)
• 11:30 – Transitioning an Outdoor Cat to Indoor Life by Rochelle Guardado (Pasadena Humane)
• 12:15 – Wildlife Post Fire by Kristin Ochoa (Chaney Trail Corridor)
• 1:15 – Living With Bears (California Department of Fish and Wildlife)
• 2:15 – Native Science 101 by Samantha Morales Johnson (San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians)

Wild Encounters: Meet Ambassador Reptiles

Interact, meet, and greet with educational ambassador reptiles from local wildlife organizations:

• Southwest Herp Society
• Critter Adoptions

Shop the Wild: Local Artisan Marketplace

Shop the local vendor marketplace for nature-inspired art, handmade gifts, native plants, garden supplies, and more–everything you need to bring a touch of the wild home. Vendors include:

• Patagonia
• Barefoot Seeker
• Srimoyee Handmade
• Californica Nursery
• Formosa
• SoCal Urban Gardens
• Altadena Seed Library
• Farm Fresh To You
• Mountain View Cemetery

Kids’ Activities: Learn Through Play

Young animal lovers can get creative with hands-on activities, all while learning about the wild animals we see in our communities and at the shelter. Activities include:

• Wildlife Mask Coloring
• Seed Bombs
• Wildlife Sticker Station
• Measure Your Wingspan

Community Connections: Partner Booths & Coffee

Meet wildlife partners and enjoy a cup of coffee from some amazing additional organizations:

• International Bird Rescue
• California Wildlife Center
• We Explore Earth
• Cougar Conservancy
• Chaney Trail Corridor Project
• Majano Coffee
• Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy
• Humane Pest Pro

To register for free, click here.

Wildlife Day
Sunday, October 12, 2025
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Pasadena Humane Society
361 S. Raymond Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91105