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Location
Parking
Adjacent parking lot available at Westwood Hills Park location
Accessibility
Carpeted child's play area; guided hikes can accommodate varying accessibility needs — accessibility questions and concerns can be noted when booking
Best time
Book guided hikes or tours on weekday mornings (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday between 9:30am-1:00pm) for smaller group sizes and more personalized attention from knowledgeable docents
Quick Facts
- Type
- Nature Center
- Highlights
- 5 habitat displays, native plant garden, guided hikes, animal encounters, touch area with native animal furs and skulls
- Admission
- Free general admission; Events and tours $5-$10
- Hours
- Wednesday 10 AM-4 PM, Saturday-Sunday 1 PM-4 PM
What visitors say
A tiny museum with variety of wildlife animals specimens. Friendly well trained docent who can answer most of questions about wildlife. Nice place for children to learn.
Love it down the street very peaceful kids love it learn about wildlife
It is a lovely place for kids! Nancy is very welcoming and nice.
From 14 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- Features 5 distinct biome-based habitat displays (Wetlands, Chaparral, Woodlands, Riparian, and Grasslands) that represent California's ecological diversity
- Offers guided hikes through adjacent Westwood Hills Park with hands-on interaction using the museum's animal collection, combining classroom learning with field experience
- Provides free admission to the nature center itself, making wildlife education accessible to all visitors regardless of budget
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