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Zilker Park
301 Nature Center Dr
Austin, Texas
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Family Review of Austin Nature and Science Center

By Away Travel Expert: Christine Loomis

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Children aged 3 - 5 , 6 - 12 and 13 - 17

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Dig up replica fossils in the Dino Pit
The center is located on the western edge of Zilker Park

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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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Telephone Number: 512/327-8181

Website: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/ansc

Transportation: Bus: 30

Price Information: Donations requested; occasional special exhibits charge separately

Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm; Sun noon-5pm

Dates Closed: Closed July 4, Thanksgiving, and Dec 25

The details, dates, and prices mentioned here were accurate at the time of publication.