Lottery Events

Aggie Athletics: Gymnastics

Ages 12 and Under, Lottery Events; 10:00am & 11:00am; capacity 60 kids each
Experience UC Davis Gymnastics! Meet and work with members of the gymnastics team and coaching staff. Jump into the foam pit, walk down the beam, swing on the bars, and tumble across the floor. Lottery Notification Required.

Arboretum/Facilities Management

Ages 6-12; Lottery Event; 10:00am; total capacity 20
Don't miss the chance to try for an exclusive lottery tour of the Peter Shields Oak Grove. This tour, designed for children ages 6-12, allows you to explore the beauty of our collection up close and learn about the unique features of our trees. We can't wait to see you there! Lottery Notification Required.

Center for Aquatic Biology and Aquaculture (CABA)

All Ages; Lottery Events; 10:00am & 11:00am; total capacity 25 each
The CABA center is a unique opportunity to see and learn about how UC Davis is helping conservation efforts across the state for threatened and endangered fish species.  During the guided tour you will be able to see a variety of freshwater fish including two native species of the storied sturgeon. Learn about the history of these prehistoric looking fish and witness, up close, their impressive size with 100+ lb giants at your fingertips in crystal clear waters.  Lottery Notification Required.

Coffee House at Memorial Union

Ages 6+; Lottery Events; 10:00am, 10:45am, 11:30am, 12:15pm, 1:00pm, 1:45pm, 2:30pm & 3:15pm; total capacity 12 each
Don’t miss this opportunity to see behind-the-scenes of the largest restaurant on campus!  See what goes into serving over 7,000 people a day and learn about the Coffee House’s unique history and how its student-driven food service model works.  Staggered tours of the kitchen area will be followed by a build-your-own personal pizza experience Total experience approx. one hour long. Lottery Notification Required. 

CANCELLED (4/22/26) 
Goat Barn

Due to temporary heightened biosecurity measures and an influx of goat kids at a critical developmental stage, the Goat Facility is cancelling its events for this year. They hope and plan to participate again in 2027.

Ages 4+; Lottery Events; 10:00am & 11:00am; total capacity 12 each
Bring your kids to meet our kids! Visit the Goat Barn for a goat milking demonstration, brief tour, and the chance to meet goat kids. Lottery Notification Required.

Museum of Wildlife and Fish Biology

Ages 6+; Lottery Events; 9:00am, 10:00am, 11:00am & 12:00pm; total capacity 10 each
How do scientists’ study wild animals and conservation issues? Visit the Department of Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation Biology and take a tour of the Museum of Wildlife and Fish Biology! Get a sneak peek at the research collections of birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, and amphibians. You’ll see real specimens (study skins, fluid-preserved, eggs, nests, and skeletons) of species that occur around the world. Lottery Notification Required.

Rats in Research

Ages 8+; Lottery Events; 2:00pm & 3:00pm; total capacity 8 each
Working with rats is fun. They enjoy a nice massage while being handled. Rats have helped us study many diseases and treatments which have helped people and other animals live longer and healthier lives. Come to rat handling class to learn ways to work with rats that make them more comfortable and provide them with the best care we can so they can help us find cures and treatments for many diseases. Lottery Notification Required.

Sheep Barn

All Ages; Lottery Events; 9:00am & 10:00am; total capacity 25 each
Come and tour both of our sheep barns, learn how we operate and how we are involved with not only the Animal Science Department but with other entities on campus. We will end the tour in the lambing barn, where you can visit with the spring born baby lambs. Lottery Notification Required.

Shields Library

Ages 8+; Lottery Event; 12:45pm; capacity 10 kids
Make your own zine UC Davis memory-book! We’ll teach you how to make your own mini-book and provide everything you need to decorate it and fill it with fun photos of UC Davis. Use our polaroid camera to take a selfie as a finishing touch! Lottery Notification Required.

Student Farm and Ecological Garden

All Ages; Lottery Event; 1:30pm; total capacity 40
The UC Davis Student Farm is a 23-acre community where students create, maintain, and explore sustainable food systems.  Join us for a scavenger hunt farm tour, vegetable tasting, crafts and more. Lottery Notification Required.

Student Housing

Ages 13+; Lottery Events; 10:00am, 10:30am & 11:00am; capacity 10 kids each
Don’t miss this opportunity to see our Show Room in the Tercero Residence Halls. In addition, you will visit the Tercero Package Center and visit the Tercero Market ending the tour with a treat. Total experience approx. 25 minutes. Lottery Notification Required.

Swine Barn

All Ages; Lottery Event; 10:00am; total capacity 40
Come visit and tour the UC Davis Swine Facility! For over 20 years, the UC Davis Swine facility has been the premier collegiate swine facility in California for student learning and research. Our herd consists of 65 sows with all aspects of production: farrowing, nursery, finisher, and gestation. While our main purpose is to facilitate teaching and research, we also have other niche markets in the community as well. Lottery Notification Required.

Unitrans

Ages 5+; Lottery Event; 11:00am; total capacity 40
Tour the Unitrans Maintenance Facility and go for a ride on one of the busses! See how those great London buses make the University GO! Lottery Notification Required.

Veterinary Genetics Lab

Ages 9+; Lottery Event; 10:00am; capacity 16 kids 
Are you interested in genetics? Have you ever wondered what DNA looks like? Come talk to the Veterinary Genetics Laboratory team to learn about animal genetics and how genetic testing can improve animal health. After a short discussion, you will get a chance to isolate and look at DNA from strawberries!  Lottery Notification Required.

Vet Med: Anatomy, Physiology and Cell Biology

Ages 7+; Lottery Events; 10:00am & 11:00am; capacity 15 kids each
Come meet Chonk the Axolotl! Discover these amazing and adorable animals that you may have seen in Pokémon and Minecraft and learn about how they are helping researchers understand stem cells and regeneration. Spend some time creating your own axolotl art and crafts to take home. Lottery Notification Required.

Vet Med Teaching Hospital

Ages 10+; Lottery Event; 11:00am; total capacity 12
The tour of the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital includes both the small and large animal clinics and will give you an opportunity to see the workings of an animal hospital. You won’t see many animals, however, because they are being treated for an illness. Total experience approx one and a half hours.  Lottery Notification Required.