Excellent collection of animal specimens and live animals. Since we went when they opened, we watched the animals being fed. And were honored to see a tortoise feeding/walking, after 8 months of hibernation. Apparently, the tortoise hibernates 8 months in a year. Saw Gecko, snakes, toad, chinchilla, newt, owl, etc.

The young lady only had the one display outside. A screech owl. He .was.pretty.co but asleep. The institute itself was closed but amazingly the restrooms were clean! Better.than most of the restaurants I been to since moving to california!

Absolutely love the program and the staff who worked there. On the most recent visit, the staff was so kind and provided excellent information to my boyfriend's inquisitive 10-year old daughter, let her pet some of the darling animals at

Historical place, very imformative, friendly staff/guide, good place to bring kids who enjoy nature and will visit again.

What a wonder place to visit. They offer great services to our schools. Please give generously.

Great educational center right near a parking lot. Both taxidermy and live animals inside.

Great place to learn more about the nature and history of Alum Rock Park

Cool and wish their was still stuff to by tho but it was fun

Worth stopping over when visiting the area.

Beautiful place!