🦁 Zoos, aquariums and nature centers in San Diego
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Aquariums
- Birch Aquarium at Scrippsaquarium.ucsd.edu
La Jolla, San Diego · A UC San Diego aquarium whose Axolotl's Garden shows the wildlife and culture of Mexico and Baja California.
Nature centers, wildlife refuges and raptor centers
- Mission Trails Regional Parkmtrp.org
San Diego · A city-run regional park with a visitor center, campfire programs such as Creepy Critters, and talks on living near mountain lions.
- Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reservetijuanaestuary.org
Imperial Beach · An estuary reserve with a visitor center, birding, Junior Rangers, bird walks and school programs.
Natural history museums
- San Diego Natural History Museumsdnhm.org
Balboa Park, San Diego · Balboa Park's natural history museum, with exhibitions like Washed Ashore, films and evening events called Nat at Night.