Live Animals

The Burlington Science Center is part of Burlington Public Schools and houses approximately 60 different types of live animals. We hold both Massachusetts and U.S. Fish and Wildlife permits/licenses to utilize protected wildlife for educational purposes.

The animals are cared for by Wendy Pavlicek, assistant Sarah Fleischmann and the assistance of High School Science Center Aides. Animals are loaned out to classrooms, used as classroom pets and featured in educational programs. The animals are also fostered and cared for by Burlington families during vacations, holidays, and the summer. Proper printed care sheets, supplies, and verbal instructions are distributed with each animal that leaves the Science Center. All animals are delivered by Science Center staff.