Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation (Discovery Center)

Christine

Absolutely charming little place. Plenty of animals, mostly reptiles but also birds, mammals, sea creatures and (1) arachnid! Lots of the animals can be handled if you ask. Staff are knowledgeable, friendly and passionate. Some of the material is targeted at a younger audience, but it’s still a great visit for older kids or adults. Highly recommended.

Matthew Klure

My daughter attends a preschool here that she adores. They have a bunch of animals like turtles and birds native to the area and do nature walks, etc. Highly recomend this place for childrens education.

Laura Brooks

We had such a great time on our first visit! My 5yo has ASD. There was lots of things that she and my 2yo could look at and interact with. There were lots of interesting facts about our area that my husband and I didn’t know and some really interesting little creatures to see. We saw others taking advantage of the chance to pet, hold, or feed some of the friendlier reptiles. The highlight for us was seeing the great-horned owl. My daughter’s face lit up as they held eye contact.

E l i z z i e b e t h

Great experience! My toddler had so much fun feeding the animals and learning about them. They also have a short "hiking" trail which was nice. Definitely recommend to anyone looking for a quick but fun distraction with the kiddos. P.s Dont forget to donate! We want them to continue giving our lil ones fun experiences but keep the animals safe in a great environment.