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What you should know

Best time Visit on weekday afternoons (like Friday mentioned in reviews) to avoid crowds and long lines while still enjoying the exhibits without waiting
Visitor tip Don't miss the interactive fish and turtle feeding experience - reviews highlight this as a favorite for children and the most engaging part of the visit
Visitor tip Arrive prepared with questions about animal sizes and care - the venue displays informational signs addressing visitor concerns about enclosure sizes and animal welfare

Quick Facts

Type
Science Center
Location
Incline Village, Lake Tahoe
Highlights
Interactive exhibits on Lake Tahoe ecosystem, geology, 3D movie, water quality research
Admission
Guided tours donation-based; self-guided available

What visitors say

Excellent science center in Incline Village. I took the guided tour with Tim, but you can also do self guided. It’s a small facility that packs a big lunch. Beautiful interactive exhibits and great educational movies. There are even…
We highly recommend this gem of a place. We were lucky enough to have 3 docents give us an in depth tour full of great information and gracious vibes. We took our high school seniors and freshman and they enjoyed it too. My favorite…
This is a hidden gem. We visited the beautiful UC Davis/ UNR Campus in Lake Tahoe to check out the Science Center. We spent about 2 hours viewing videos, walking around the center and speaking with the curators of this massive Tahoe…

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