Austin Nature & Science Center
Austin, TX
- Admission
- Free
- Accreditation
- None listed
not accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Everything below is directory information drawn from public sources and the zoo's own site.
Animals at Austin Nature & Science Center
We haven't confirmed this zoo's animal list yet.
Feathers & Fangs from visitors
What people who've been to Austin Nature & Science Center say
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Austin Nature & Science Center compared with nearby zoos
How Austin Nature & Science Center lines up against the closest zoos we have details for — useful if you're deciding between them for the same day out.
| Zoo | Distance | Admission | Hours | Size | AZA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Nature & Science CenterThis zooAustin, TX | — | Free | Mon–Sat 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sun 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. CLOSED Sep 28 – Oct 11, 2026 (maintenance week / ACL Fest); reopens Oct 12. Closed Sep 28–Oct 11, 2026 (maintenance/ACL); Nov 27–28 (Thanksgiving); Dec 24–26 (Christmas); Jul 3–4. | — | No |
| Austin ZooAustin, TX | 10 mi | $19.95 | Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Sat, Sun & holidays 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM. | — | No |
| Wonder WorldSan Marcos, TX | 29 mi | $35 | Fri 10 AM – 4 PM; Sat 10 AM – 6 PM; Sun 10 AM – 4 PM (homepage says open Friday & weekends). Last All-in-One tour 2 hours before close. | — | No |
| Exotic Resort ZooJohnson City, TX | 36 mi | $19.95 | Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (arrive by 4:30 PM). Closed Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day; Christmas Eve 9–2; New Year's Day 11–5. | — | No |
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AZAThe Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Accredited members have passed an independent inspection of animal care and welfare, safety, conservation and education, repeated every five years. Many smaller facilities never apply, so “not accredited” isn't a verdict on its own. What accreditation means · How we check this
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