Outdoors & nature · nature center

Austin Nature & Science Center

Nature center with fossil exhibits, dinosaur tracks, and wildlife displays.

4.7 (386 Google reviews)FreeAges 2–12Indoor & outdoor
  • educational
  • nature
  • toddler friendly

2389 Stratford Dr, Austin, TX 78746, USA

What locals say

Insider tip 📍 Austin Nature & Science Center

Features rescue wildlife, a pond, and a dinosaur pit. Note: it closes during the ACL festival.

“ANC has rescue wildlife, pond, beehive, dino pit, etc. (its closed during ACL).”

Overheard on r/Austin · 6 upvotes

Insider tip 📍 Austin Nature and Science Center

Offers nature photography and water-themed camps that include hiking and swimming at Barton Springs and Deep Eddy. Camps fill up very quickly.

“they're usually in high demand and fill up quickly.”

Overheard on r/Austin · 3 upvotes

Insider tip 📍 Austin Nature and Science Center

A free, highly recommended spot for kids to explore nature and science.

“The Austin Nature and Science Center sounds like a place that would be perfect for this (and it's free!)”

Overheard on r/Austin · 1 upvotes

📍 Austin Nature & Science Center

Great spot for nature-focused toddler activities.

Overheard on r/Austin · 14 upvotes

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