Description:
Bats, bees, and crystal caverns are among the subjects of the Discovery Lab at this museum in the 80-acre Nature Center, which features lots of interactive exhibits. The tortoises, lizards, porcupine, and vultures in the Animal Exhibits -- among more than 90 orphaned or injured creatures brought here from the wild -- also hold kids' attention. An Eco-Detective trail highlights pond-life awareness. The Dino Pit, with its replicas of Texas fossils and dinosaur tracks, is a lure for budding paleontologists. A variety of specialty camps, focusing on everything from caving to astronomy, are offered from late May through August.
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Awards:
Frommer's
- Recommended 2010
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: +1 512 327 8181
Address:
- 301 Nature Center Drive
- Zilker Park
- Austin, TX 78746
Neighborhood:
ZilkerHours:
- M-Sa 9a-5p; Su 12p-5p
Strenuousness:
- Easy
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