Austin Nature and Science Center
About
Austin Nature and Science Center
Zilker Park nature + science center operating since 1960. Free admission, hands-on indoor exhibits, animal rehab facility, Dino Pit fossil dig, naturalist programs.
Kids Nature Programs
- Dino Pit - hands-on fossil dig zone
- Discovery Lab - rotating naturalist-led hands-on exhibits
- Trail Tales - early-childhood story + walk programs
- Summer Camps - week-long Naturalist programs
- Bird Watching Walks - guided seasonal programs
What Parents Should Know
- Free admission
- Zilker Park 80-acre nature preserve location
- Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun noon-5pm
- Native Texas wildlife rehab + exhibit focus