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Best Educational Activities in Austin

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Zilker Botanical Garden

The amazing Zilker Botanical Garden overlooks the Zilker Park fields bordering Barton Springs Road. The garden is actually comprised of several different gardens, including the Cactus and Succulent, Xeriscape, Herb and Fragrance, Rose, Azalea, Butterfly and Taniguchi Gardens. Taniguchi is a beautiful Japanese landscape with a waterfall, running stream, lily ponds and wooden bridges. The lush, peaceful grounds are commonly perused by artists and writers searching for inspiration, and by others just looking for solitude amid the city.

2220 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX, Stati Uniti, 78746
Austin Nature and Science Center

Spend a day with the kids that is both fun and educational — head over to the western edge of Zilker Park and take in the fantastic wildlife at the Nature Center. Albino raccoons, barn owls, snakes and other furry creatures roam about the petting zoo. While escaping the urban life, wander down winding trails and past the beautiful pond. Even though this park is in the middle of the city, nature permeates the surroundings, making every adult feel like a kid again. The center also offers interesting programs for visitors of all ages.

2389 Stratford Drive, Zilker Park, Austin, TX, Stati Uniti, 78746
The Thinkery

This museum has grown into one of the most fabulous experiences for children in Austin. Find out about the development of children from birth to adolescence, climb a "time tower," and learn about everything from dinosaurs to computers. Special programs for children and their parents are regular parts of the museum's curriculum. Take tiny tots to the 2-and-under special explore time, or learn about multimedia with your teen. With excellent specialty programs and wonderful exhibits, this is a museum the whole family can enjoy.

1830 Simond Avenue, Austin, TX, Stati Uniti, 78723
Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve

Founded in 1974 by seven women, this area was used as an outdoor laboratory for science classes and teacher training. Austin's first-ever nature preserve, Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve is located on 220 acres (89 hectares) of land, offering 2.5 miles (4.02 kilometers) of picturesque trails. Many bird watchers come to catch a glimpse of the Black-Capped Vierus or Golden Cheek Warbler in its pristine abode. Visitors can explore the serene environs through self-guided hiking tours that traverse along lush green groves and little streams. The visitor gallery is home to educational exhibits along with several amenities.

805 North Capitol of Texas Highway, Austin, TX, Stati Uniti, 78746
Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms

Ever wondered what life was like on a 17th-century farm? Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms is where you can relive all of those days gone by at the carefully simulated theme areas. Whether it is an 1860s German Immigrant Farm, an 1880s Cotton Planter Farm, or an 1870s Texan Farm, all of these can be revisited thanks to the brilliant reconstruction of the architects. Check their website for more information on free admission days, site tours, exhibitions, historical reenactments and special days. The farms are partly wheelchair accessible.

10621 Pioneer Farms Drive, Austin, TX, Stati Uniti, 78754
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Research Center

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Research Center was established by Lady Bird Johnson, First Lady of the United States from 1963-1969. This fabulous garden bearing her name brims with native Texas plants in courtyards, terraces, arbors, and meadows. Along with a fantastic children's center, visitors can explore a visitor's gallery, observation tower, cafe, gift store, and nature trails. Enjoy award-winning architecture and fabulous scenery in this wonderful garden spot. The center also offers programs that offer hands-on experiences including art sessions, yoga workshops, summer camps, gardening, and more.

4801 La Crosse Avenue, Austin, TX, Stati Uniti, 78739
Austin Zoo

Enjoy a day at this educational, family friendly wildlife preserve. Austin Zoo, which is located on land that originally housed a goat ranch and started out with only a small selection of animals and has since grown into a full-fledged wild animal sanctuary and zoo. Here, you can see Bengal tigers, cheetahs, lemurs, a butterfly garden and more. Take a field trip at the zoo to explore its environs, look at mature trees, go bird-watching, and meet adorable animals. The picnic areas are perfect for a birthday party or company event.

10808 Rawhide Trail, Austin, TX, Stati Uniti, 78736
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