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Biology, wildlife, ecology, geology
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Austin
Nature
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Center
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Hike up a tree-lined path to this "living nature museum."
Located in Zilker Park, visitors are invited to discover Austin's
natural world through scientific exploration. Journey down the
Eco-Detective Trail (with the help of our Eco-Detective Kit).
Adventure into Small Wonders, home of our tiniest residents.
Visit over 50 native mammals and birds in our Wildlife Exhibits.
The Center aslo features the Dino Pit exhibit, an outdoor, hands-on
exhibit utilizing six different areas for discovery and exploration.
Eager participants uncover casts of fossils found in Texas from
creatures over 280 million years old to mammoth and mastodon
remains from an ice age about 10,000 years ago. Visitors yound
and old learn about the process of paleontology, what fossils
can tell us about the natural world and how to be good stewards
of these artifacts. The Austin Nature & Science Center is
a world of discovery for explorers of all ages.
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| Website |
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/ansc/
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301 Nature Center
Drive
Austin, TX 78746
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(512) 327-8180
Fax 327-8745
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| Hours |
Monday - Saturday:
10 am - 5 pm
Sunday: 12 noon - 5 pm
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| Admission |
$2 suggested donation
Free Eco-Detective kit rental with $1 donation
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| Accessibility |
ADA compliant
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| Directions |
Take Mopac/Loop
1 to Rollingwood 2244 exit. Take access road east as it
turns into Barton Springs Road. Turn left on Stratford
Drive and follow to Austin Nature & Science Center.
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Nearest Bus Stop
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Barton Springs Road
in Zilker Park
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Taking the tour?
Click
here
to resume
Get a map from
MapQuest
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