Central Garden & Pet Proudly Supports Lindsay Wildlife Experience Through Volunteerism, In-Kind Donations, and Financial Support

Employee volunteer day, brand contributions, and a $50,000 donation toward Lindsay’s new aviaries help advance wildlife care, habitat restoration, and community education in Walnut Creek

WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT), (NASDAQ: CENTA), a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries, is deepening its commitment to local wildlife care and conservation through its support of Lindsay Wildlife Experience in Walnut Creek. By combining employee volunteer efforts with in-kind donations and a $50,000 contribution toward Lindsay’s new aviary expansion project, Central is helping strengthen the organization’s capacity to rehabilitate native animals and engage the community in environmental education.

As part of this collaboration, Central employees participated in a volunteer day at Lindsay Wildlife Experience, contributing hands-on support to facility upkeep, habitat maintenance, and enrichment activities.

Central’s portfolio of leading brands also provided in-kind donations to support the daily care of wildlife patients and educational programming. Ferry-Morse contributed native California wildflower seeds for educational activities supporting Lindsay’s summer camp attendees. Kaytee, Zilla, and Aqueon supplied nutrition and care products for wild birds, small animals, and reptiles.

In addition to these efforts, Central is contributing $50,000 toward Lindsay Wildlife Experience’s largest capital project in its 70-year history. The $2 million project includes six new aviaries housing seven raptor birds, children’s play structures, and expanded educational opportunities, with completion expected by October 31, 2026.

“Supporting organizations like Lindsay Wildlife Experience aligns closely with our purpose of nurturing happy and healthy homes—for people and the animals they care about,” said Niko Lahanas, CEO of Central Garden & Pet, who grew up going on field trips to Lindsay Wildlife Experience. “By combining our employees’ time and passion with the resources of our brands, we’re proud to play a role in advancing wildlife conservation and education in our own backyard.”

“We’re incredibly grateful for Central Garden & Pet’s generous support and hands-on involvement,” said John Calender of Lindsay Wildlife Experience. “From the volunteer efforts to the thoughtful product donations, and Central’s $50,000 Falcon donor contribution toward our new aviaries project, this partnership directly enhances our ability to care for injured and orphaned wildlife while educating our community about the importance of protecting native species.”

About Central Garden & Pet

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) is a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries. Guided by the belief that home is central to life, the company's purpose is to proudly nurture happy and healthy homes. For over 45 years, its innovative and trusted solutions have helped lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a diversified portfolio of market-leading brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Best Bully Sticks®, Cadet®, C&S®, Farnam®, Ferry-Morse®, Kaytee®, Nylabone®, Pennington®, Sevin® and Zoёcon®. With fiscal 2025 net sales of $3.1 billion, the company has strong manufacturing and logistics capabilities supported by a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture that incorporates sustainability. Central is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, and employs over 6,000 people, primarily across North America. Visit www.central.com to learn more.