Austin Nature & Science Center

"Where else can you easily spend 2.5hrs for pennies on the dollar these days? Surprised my 8 & 10 yo boys still fought to stay in the Dino dig pit longer. Great seating options for parnets to recoup after walking before heading home ;-)"

"Very cool (and free!) little nature center. The visitor center has several small exhibits, a trade counter (!), a seed library (!!), an apiary, two axolotl (!!!) and activities for kids. There are also many wire enclosures the grounds with rescued local animals and birds. Hiking trails are all short and easy walks to a dry creek that's fun to explore. It's very pretty and educational."

"Beautiful nature & science center!!-- AND there's an awesome trail (or two!) to hike behind the birds of prey area!! It's a win win win. I don't know if we were supposed to pay!? I didn't see anything. They do take donations. Bathrooms are clean. Things for small kids to interact with. (Vending machine but no food or drink for sale) Peaceful park. Dino dig area for smaller kids to dig for "fossils". Beautiful park. And do that riverbed hike (moderate to difficult) behind the birds of prey area. Bring water. Have fun!!! Hope to go back when kiddo is even bigger one day."

"The area is very clean and it has many birds and animals in it. Not only that, it includes a small playground for kids while also having many cool things in the buildings. I would most definitely recommend this at some point."

"My son loves it!! Great for families and children. Would definitely recommend it. Free to the public. They have a Dino dig pit, where the children can dig for Dino “bones”. They have a animal exhibits, a lot of educational interactive activities. They have a pond were you can catch fish and release of course. Over all a great experience would definitely recommend and come back."