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Nature Lab

Live animals and hands-on interactives show you L.A.’s wild side.

Discovery Center

Dig for dinosaurs, wonder at live insects, and organize your own diorama.

Butterfly Pavilion

Watch butterflies take flight around you in this seasonal exhibition.

Spider Pavilion

Walk among spiders and their magnificent webs in this unique, open-air experience.

Thu

28

Mar

Nature Gardens Exploration

Tours & Shows All Ages
  • 11 am

Drop by the Nature Gardens to explore the wildlife that calls LA home. Topics vary daily.

Thu

28

Mar

Meet a Live Animal

Tours & Shows All Ages
  • 3 pm

Fri

29

Mar

Nature Gardens Exploration

Tours & Shows All Ages
  • 11 am

Drop by the Nature Gardens to explore the wildlife that calls LA home. Topics vary daily.

Fri

29

Mar

Meet a Live Animal

Tours & Shows All Ages
  • 3 pm

Sat

30

Mar

Nature Gardens Exploration

Tours & Shows All Ages
  • 11 am

Drop by the Nature Gardens to explore the wildlife that calls LA home. Topics vary daily.

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SnailBlitz 2024

Ready to snail it again for science?! SnailBlitz is back for its ninth annual bioblitz!

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Bug Hotels

Create your own bug hotel for your garden and see who comes to visit!

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Hotel Para Insectos

¡Crea su propio hotel para insectos para su jardín y mira quién viene a visitar!

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Carreras de Orugas

Crea su propia oruga. ¡Después, compite contra su familia o amigos en una carrera de orugas!

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