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Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center
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FreeFree; suggested $15 donation per group of up to 6Animals & Nature · Indoor

Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center

Carlsbad, CA

Free; suggested $15 donation per group of up to 6

★★★★★4.7(435 Google reviews)

A lagoon nature centre whose indoor exhibit hall is the main event — aquariums, a saltwater touch tank, reptiles and birds — with native gardens and Raptor Ridge outside.

Good for

  • Ages 0–2

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1580 Cannon Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA

(760) 804-1969

Closed nowToday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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What visitors say

  • Rusty Navarrette★★★★★

    Had to get the annual membership because we just keep going back. We always end up stopping by on our way home in L.A. from Seaworld or San Diego Zoo. They have a pretty good variety of animals but our son loves there birds of prey selection. He is a big fan of Stripe , Celerity and Who the great horned owl. All the staff are very friendly and professional. Highly recommend it for families with kids.

    9 months ago

  • Amy Baird★★★★★

    It is a lovely little museum/exploration area. My kids loved seeing all the animals and being able to feed the tortoise. Lots of educational activities. We enjoyed our time there. Beautiful views.

    6 months ago

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