Austin Nature and Science Center
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"Free Educational Fun! "
We discovered the Nature and Science Center on a recent trip to Austin. I expected it to cost something, and we were on our way out of town, so we almost didn't stop. Luckily we did, because this spot became one of the highlights for our trip. Our kids (7&3) loved digging for fossils in the dino pit, looking at the wildlife in the Birds of Prey Exhibit (they have a live bobcat, coyote, owls, turtles, and more), and checking out the smaller critters in the Small Wonders Exhibit (spiders, lizards, snakes, fish). In the indoor naturalist area there's a small indoor cave that was a hit for my boys to run through. It sits on a small lagoon and is incredibly beautiful. We also enjoyed looking at the critters through the high powered microscope that had a large lens so little kids didn't have to squint to see the animal underneath! Also in the naturalist area are hundreds of bones, preserved insects and species, feathers, and more. It's a great place for the budding archeologist. Because my family chooses to believe in creationism, we appreciated that the center didn't overdo the evolutionist theory. It supported it, but didn't throw it in our face. I would definitely go back. Next time, I'm going to check the schedule and see if there are any classes we can take the kiddos to!
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"Great Fun Free Place!!"
My kids and I loved it! Inside there was all sorts of cool science things to look at. The people that worked there were very nice and helpful. Had a lot of knowledge and were friendly and willing to share. They were quick to tell us that the kids are wedlome to be hands on in the naturalist workshop. In the naturalist workshop you can look at all kinds of things through magnified glasses. They had tons of bugs and animals to look at in that room. That was her favourite room. I think because she could touch everything! They also have a small animal exhibit and a dino pit exhibit. (WE LOVE THE DINO PIT!!!) The animals they have are all animals that can't be returned to the wild for one reason or another. Did I mention that it is FREE!!! It is hidden in Zilker Park. You have to park under the Mopac bridge.
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"Lots of fun!"
We really enjoyed this place. The best part about it was that it was free (if I remember right!). You get to learn about and see native Texas wildlife, dig in a dinosaur pit, play in a stream, etc. My son LOVED it. He was young at the time, so he didn't get into some of the more detailed exhibits, but I think that is what makes this place great. It can be enjoyable for all ages.
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