# Wonders of Wildlife Animal Encounters at Lake Erie Nature & Science Center > Program for families in the Cleveland area (OH). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Wed–Sun most weeks, 30 minutes; start time varies by day - Dates: Wed, Nov 4; Thu, Nov 5; Fri, Nov 6; Sat, Nov 7; Sun, Nov 8; Wed, Nov 11; Thu, Nov 12; Fri, Nov 13; Sat, Nov 14; Sun, Nov 15; Wed, Nov 18; Thu, Nov 19; Fri, Nov 20; Sat, Nov 21; Sun, Nov 22; Wed, Nov 25; Fri, Nov 27; Sat, Nov 28; Sun, Nov 29; Wed, Dec 2; Thu, Dec 3; Fri, Dec 4; Sat, Dec 5; Sun, Dec 6; Wed, Dec 9; Thu, Dec 10; Fri, Dec 11; Sat, Dec 12; Sun, Dec 13; Wed, Dec 16; Thu, Dec 17; Fri, Dec 18; Sat, Dec 19; Sun, Dec 20; Mon, Dec 21; Tue, Dec 22; Wed, Dec 23; Sat, Dec 26; Sun, Dec 27; Mon, Dec 28; Wed, Dec 30 - Where: Lake Erie Nature & Science Center, 28728 Wolf Rd, Bay Village, OH 44140 - Ages: All ages - Price: Check official pricing - Schedule: Wed–Sun most weeks, 30 minutes; start time varies by day - Organizer: Lake Erie Nature & Science Center - Official page: https://29430.blackbaudhosting.com/29430/tickets?tab=2&txobjid=25f0807a-1c7d-4a76-aa14-761adb68e918 - Last checked: Fri, Oct 30 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 2, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-01), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/activities/wonders-of-wildlife-animal-encounters-at-lake-erie-nature-and-science--listing-75dda48f82a80c71659f41db ## About A 30-minute program for all ages with up-close encounters with the center's resident animals. Sessions run several days a week at varying times (10:30, 11:00, 12:00, 12:30 or 1:00); tickets are booked through the center's online ticketing. ## Similar picks in Cleveland - [Telescope Night at Lake Erie Nature & Science Center](https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/activities/telescope-night-at-lake-erie-nature-and-science-center--listing-9bd8806ba17c2f87d78802c1) — Sat, Nov 21 · 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM · Lake Erie Nature & Science Center, Bay Village · Ages 12+ · checked Oct 30. 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