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Location
Best time
Arrive right at 10am on weekends to catch the first hourly tour and avoid crowds, as tours fill up throughout the day and the facility is only open Saturday-Sunday for public visits
Visitor tip
The reptile area features a vast variety of species in large enclosures, and the aviary area is particularly beautiful—prioritize these exhibits if you have limited time or young children who tire easily
Visitor tip
Tour guides are highly knowledgeable and develop real relationships with the animals—ask them about individual animal rescue stories and adoption opportunities, which reviewers found to be the most engaging part of the experience
About Star Eco Station
Wildlife rescue center & museum. Environmental museum offering tours & exhibits of 200+ birds, reptiles & other rescued wildlife.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Environmental Science Museum & Wildlife Rescue Facility
- Hours
- Saturdays & Sundays 10am-4pm (guided tours every hour)
- Field Trip Cost
- $12 per child, $14 per adult ($200 minimum)
- Offerings
- Guided tours, summer camps, birthday parties, educational outreach
What visitors say
Places like these are needed around the world. It's great that we get to witness the protected animals behind glass and fences. We even get to touch a couple. It's also surprising to me that some of these animals are even up for…
Eco Station is a hidden gem but I hope they get more attention soon! Tucked away in Culver, this wildlife rescue center and science education center has staff taking it to the next level. The animals here are very well taken care of.…
My husband and 3 year old loved the tour of the facility. Every hour they start a new tour and walk you through the animals. They pulled out 4 different animals for us to interact with.
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Did You Know?
- Star Eco Station houses 200+ rescued birds, reptiles, and other animals, many of which come from owner surrenders, illegal trafficking situations, or were found on the side of the road
- Many animals at the facility are available for adoption, making it both a rescue center and adoption resource rather than a traditional display-only museum
- The facility operates a 'Museum on Wheels' educational outreach program in addition to on-site tours and summer camps
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