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Living Coast Discovery Center

1000 Gunpowder Point Dr, Chula Vista, California 91910 USA

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“Dedicated to the aquatic sciences”

The Living Coast Discovery Center is a natural treasure on San Diego Bay. Our nonprofit zoo and aquarium is uniquely situated on the Sweetwater Marsh National Wildlife Refuge, offering visitors an ideal setting in which to explore the amazing animals and plants that call our coastal region home.With a diverse collection of animal ambassadors and hands-on, interactive exhibits, the Discovery Center inspires curiosity and exploration of the living earth in guests of all ages. Plan a day visit. Attend a day camp. Make a field trip. Volunteer your time. Discover what inspires you. Have you ever gone swimming in the open water and caught a glimpse of other creatures swimming with you? The Discovery Center aquariums are home to Moray eels, Leopard sharks, stingrays, guitarfish and other marine life found in San Diego Bay.The Discovery Center is not a natural history museum. Rescued birds thrive at exhibits like Raptor Row and Eagle Mesa. Owls, pelicans, gnatcatchers and eagles are just a few of our resident native birds.The Living Coast Discovery Center is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to providing environmental education on coastal resource conservation, and instilling a respect for nature and wildlife in people of all ages.

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Stewart was the kindest and funniest educator there and taught us so much about shark eggs, different types of sharks and fish, stingrays, guitarfish, the beautiful turtle sapphire that was hit... Read more

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Visited during the February museum month for half the price ($20 adult regular ticket). Nice nature place to spend an hour or two. It should be especially fun for kids. Helpful staff that educates... Read more

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I went with my child's school. I did not ride the school bus, I took my own vehicle. The school bus arrived at 9am and had to wait 10 minutes to be allowed through the entrance gate. I was told a... Read more

Living Coast Discovery Center

1000 Gunpowder Point Dr
Chula Vista, California
91910 USA
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  • Sun, Wed - Sat: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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