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Austin Nature & Science Center

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Since 1960, the Austin Nature & Science Center has provided nature exhibits, education programs, and recreation resources for countless patrons.

Story

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. Located on the western edge of Zilker Park, the ANSC is dedicated to the exploration of the natural world.

The Austin Nature & Science Center offers many programs for preschoolers, kids, families and adults with topics ranging from butterflies to caving and much more.

Mission

The mission of the Austin Nature & Science Center is to provide educational and recreational opportunities that increase awareness of and appreciation for the natural world in Central Texas.

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City of Austin, Parks and Recreation Department

Products

Nature based camps, nature/science programming, adventure programs, homeschool programs, nature based preschool, and more.

Address: 2389 Stratford Dr, Austin, TX 78746, USA
Phone: (512) 974-3888
vog.saxetnitsua@csna
State: Texas
Zip Code: 78746


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Reviews
This is a great place to bring kids of just about any age. The indoor exhibits are very engaging and interactive with a great staff that knows their stuff. The love animal exhibits are about average - not much room for the animals to roam and not much to keep them entertained - but many of the animals have been rescued after trauma, so it's great for teaching kids about some light animal science. The hiking trail is pretty great. Some nice views and nifty info plaques along much of the way help to add education to the experience, and if you're worried about getting lost you can check the trail on Google maps. There's a lot to take in, so pack a lunch and check it out.
9 years ago (26-11-2017)
Very cool kids-oriented museum and science center with small mammal zoo and raptor aviary. Hands-on museum exhibits, large shaded sand box with buried dinosaur "fossils". Pond and creek add to the atmosphere. Conveniently located near Ladybird Lake and downtown. Usually plenty of parking under Loop 1 bridge. Worth the visit!
9 years ago (05-10-2017)
We had a few hours to kill before our flight and decided to stop by. Not sure we were prepared with appropriate walking shoes, water and the likes so it may have limited our view of the grounds. Most of the animal cages were empty, which actually may be a good thing. There were a lot of kids in summer camps that looked to be having a good time. The overall feel of the location was that it was a little run down and lacked funding. If government funding isn't there, I'm sure the public would be willing to pay an entry fee to assure the location could modernize a bit.
9 years ago (03-08-2017)
I really want to like this place and I'm glad it exists. However there's not much for an active toddler to do. My daughter liked the 2 mice in a cage though.
9 years ago (07-11-2017)
Kids had a great time here for hours. Have everything from birds to see to dinosaur bone hunting. Great time for a couple of hours with young kids and it is free.
9 years ago (22-09-2017)
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