Located on the edge of Zilker Park, the Austin Nature & Science Center is a 80-acre facility opened in 1960 to provide nature exhibits, educational activities, and recreation to Austinites of all ages, raising awareness of the natural environment.
It is also a beautiful green outdoor oasis in the heart of the city where residents and visitors can discover local wildlife, learn how to dig for fossils in the Dino Pit, discover natural treasures in the Naturalist Workshop, hike through the Zilker Nature Preserve. or participate in one of many educations program. A range of indoor and outdoor interactive exhibits teach about the outdoors and provide information on the central Texas environment, offer replicas of fossils and dinosaur tracks, and introduce nanotechnology. The center offers exciting family adventures, nature camps, and much more.
2389 Stratford Dr, Austin, TX 78746, Phone: 512-974-3888