Lake Erie Junior Nature & Science Center

Space science education: seeing constellations in the night sky and learning about the universe under a full dome is an experience treasured by visitors young and old. Our full dome planetarium theater and dual projection technology provides visitors with an immersive learning experience through high-resolution, 360 degree images and a realistic, breathtaking display of over 3,000 stars. Planetarium programs are designed to reach visitors of any age especially children 0-6, and school age children. Our schuele planetarium is one of only two in the cleveland area that are publicly accessible. Telescope viewing programs at our park setting and our astronomy club involve a community of learners about space science.

Animal exhibits, programs and wildlife rehabilitation: live animal exhibits and programs connect people to the natural world with up close views of mammals, raptors, waterfowl, reptiles, and fish. Wildlife rehabilitation services assist people who bring ill or injured wildlife to our facility, and provide proper treatment for wildlife with the goal of release. Our center is the only facility of its kind in cuyahoga county that provides the public with wildlife rehabilitation services. Wildlife services and live animal exhibits are managed under rules and standards of federal, state and local permits. College students gain valuable experience in wildlife rehabilitation, animal care, and public animal programs through internships.