Critter Squad Wildlife Defenders, Tarzana

About Critter Squad Wildlife Defenders

Critter Squad Wildlife Defenders is a wildlife education facility in Tarzana that brings animals to visitors through interactive programs and events. The organization operates mobile petting zoo experiences and hosts birthday parties where handlers present live animals to groups. Visitors encounter species from multiple animal centers including reptiles, amphibians, arachnids, birds, and crustaceans. The collection features animals such as sloths, box turtles, aardvarks, African elephants, anacondas, bald eagles, bearded dragons, macaws, pythons, and chinchillas. Educational programming includes after-school enrichment classes where participants learn about different animals and their habitats. Handlers conduct presentations covering animal anatomy, behavior, conservation, and ecology. During events, children and adults touch many of the animals and take photographs. The facility also offers special experiences where visitors can learn keeper skills and interact with restricted species including larger reptiles.