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December 2023 by adriana Pizzia franc
Lovely views and place for kids and nature learning staff is wonderful.
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October 2023 by Jasmine Higuera
Boys had a blast! It's definitely a place we will frequent.
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October 2023 by Christine Young
Amazing place for kids- so many animals- turtles, owls & other birds, reptiles, shark, chickens, bunnies and guinea pigs, & a lot of history lessons! Very well maintained and the staff was extremely friendly. Obsessed!
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August 2023 by Jina Bae
Love the place. It's a great place to have hands-on experience with animals. And they sell feeding for chickens and tortoise that our little ones love. They have an area in the back with tables so you could have a picnic at the end of your trip
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July 2023 by Justin Vergason
Great place to take little ones, they have a small chicken coup with turtles that your able to purchase a small snack bag and feed them.A small tide pool with shark to touch.Plenty of outdoor space to roam for little ones.
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July 2023 by Brian and Donna Reihs
Amazing venue for my girlfriends 50th birthday party! Plenty of room for the live band, taco truck, catering and bar. So much fun!!!!!
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June 2023 by Sam Riebel
I wouldn’t wish these neighbors on anybody. They claim to serve local wildlife and use this as an excuse for their excessive greed. They rent out the visitor center every few nights for private events that pump extremely loud music into to the nearby neighborhoods and wildlife sanctuary. I’m sure the birds of prey, tortoises, and other animals that are actually housed at the visitor center love the club-level party music being blasted until very late in the evenings. This is not limited to weekends by the way. I would strongly encourage whoever runs this place to actually stick around for some of the events they are giving the green light for, so they can see how they are losing credibility with their community for the sake of “fundraising”.I have noticed that there are many other complaints regarding the noise, however they are ignored by the owner. They gladly reply to every positive review but haven’t replied to a complaint in over 4 years.
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June 2023 by Robert Rushton
Do you like nature? Do you like history. Do you like hands on?Do you have children who love to explore and learn?Do you want to hold and touch some animals?Well, visit.This is a must to visit and if you're local to continue to visit. The staff is so friendly and informative. They keep the building maintained and the facilities clean. They care about the lagoon and all who call it home.
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June 2023 by Barbara Nesbitt
They have Raptor "hour" twice a week to educate us on the Peregrine falcon, owls, and Osprey that they have in cages. There's a trasparent beehive that allows viewing if the bees a they fill the racks with honey. Lots of local animals to view, great views of the lagoon and other programs to learn about the area,all free of charge.
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May 2023 by Lindsay Hernandez
Today I took my one year old to finally visit here. I always wondered what this foundation was and I’m so happy we visited. He had a lot of fun and I can’t wait to bring him back. I highly suggest making the donation!
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May 2023 by Joe Zionkowski
Great afternoon at the lagoon. Just big enough for my toddler to explore for a couple of hours and get worn out before a nap. Staff was pleasant. Still some stuff to explore next visit
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February 2023 by Karen DeWitt
Our 7 year old really enjoyed touching a shark, and getting to touch and hold the different animals. The staff were lovely! So glad we stopped.
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February 2023 by Georgiann Sands
Attended a wine and snacks event. Was very impressed with the facility and the staff that hosted the event. Great place to take the family, visitors and friends to learn about the community and view the animals.
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February 2023 by Mark C.
This place is small, but is the only place in San Diego where you can get upfront and personal with the animals that they have. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful as well as knowledgeable about all these animals. Some animals that they are able to bring out you can touch and pet. Some you cannot. But where else are you going to go to be able to go upfront and personal with animals in San Diego. this place is free to go in, but does appreciate donations. Please be helpful and donate. This is a hidden gem. A very good learning experience for children.
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January 2023 by Eva Posey
The Discovery Center is really a hidden gem in North County San Diego! I love bringing my child here to explore, play and learn. What I really love about the center is their awesome kids birthday parties! They have packages for different age levels and it’s really such a great party. The kids and parents all love it! You get a party host to help you run the party and there is plenty of time to explore and play with friends. The setting overlooks the back side of the lagoon which is perfect! I cannot recommend having a party here enough. What I love most is the money you pay to book the party goes back into nature! A win win for your child and the environment! This is the second party I’ve done at the center for my son and it’s been perfect every time. The parties are well organized. The party planner Samantha was communicative, accommodating and super helpful and our party host Isabella was great with the children and helped keep our activities going smoothly! 10/10 awesome kids party spot!
