Austin Nature & Science Center

Since 1960, the Austin Nature & Science Center has provided hands-on nature exhibits, education programs and recreation activities for countless visitors, teachers and children of all ages that increase awareness and appreciation of the natural environment.

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301 Nature Center Dr Austin , TX 78746 United States

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Wynne Walker

Awesome spot to take the kids. It's free! Kids can pick up nature items and trade them in for other items. Rippling stream is a great spot for the entire family. Live animals and more!

Ben Thoma

They have a really nice, short Forest Trail to explore more than 40 native trees .

Josh A

This place is like a hidden little zoo ! There are some rescue animals in particular a raptor section. Very cool find.

David Pitts

It's free and there are live animals to observe including a hive of bees. What's not to love?

Dora

Grab a detective pack at the visitors’ desk and hot-foot it down the Eco-Detective Trail to see how many indicators of wildlife you can discover around the pond . Powered by ParentsConnect.com

NASA

Explore natural science specimens and add to your own collection through the Naturalist Workshop and Trade Counter!

Austin American-Statesman

Nonprofit community center provides nature exhibits and natural science education resources. Includes rescued wildlife , such as wild cats, birds and skunks.

Luke

Awesome spot to introduce kids to local wildlife

Clarissa McDaniel

Neat animals and exhibits . Free educational fun

Allison L

The animal area is ok not a lot to see. Also not pet friendly so don't bring your dog to walk around.

Shawn Lloyd

Step One: Have kids collect items (rocks/shells/bones)Step Two: Take them to Trade CounterStep Three: Get points for donating items.Step Four: Use points for new items.

Chance Heck

Head over to the animal enclosures and see if you can spot one of our newest editions Ned the nutria.

Jeffrey C.

Take a hike ...start at the back of the Birds of Prey exhibit .

adam gertsacov

The passport detective thing has ended ( a couple of years ago). Don't ask about it- current staff was befuddled

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Family friends fun

Edina Haraszti

Where's the bee queen?

Arlene Miller

Great destination for kids.

Cedrick Davis

Bring your trash bags to pick up trash in the preserve

Chad Ulloa

If you lose something, someone might have found it and took it to lost and found

RAch Jac

The bee hive is gone! :(

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