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Mary Vagle Nature Center
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Mary Vagle Nature Center

Fontana, CA

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★★★★★4.7(1,027 Google reviews)

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AI summary of 5 Google reviews — not a first-hand visit. How we write these

Small nature centre with a pond, ducks and trails up the hillside behind it. Inside, reviewers describe live reptiles and other animals kids can see up close. Plants are labelled, which suits curious children. Parking is easy. There are no outdoor restrooms, and reviewers advise bug spray.

A low-key nature center with live animal exhibits and easy trails in the Southridge area — great for young kids.

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11501 Cypress Ave E, Fontana, CA 92337, USA

(909) 349-6994

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What visitors say

  • diana★★★★★

    I love this park. I’m an adult now but, i would go here after elementary school in the weekday with my aunt and grandma. I don’t come here as much anymore since they moved away. I come by every now and then just to sit down and enjoy the view. Also, they have trails which are nice to see. Just don’t interfere with the wildlife, especially the caterpillars (i came back the next day after the photos and most of them were gone or squished 😔)🐛

    7 months ago

  • Maria DCesare★★★★★

    It's such a beautiful place close to a really peaceful residential zone! It has really nice views, with fountains and greenery. Every tree and flower has its specific information which is so helpful and nice to have on hand. There are ducks and a lot of wildlife if you go a little up the mountain tracks! I didn't know but there's a nature center just in there where you can go inside and check information or have a one on one view with a lot of reptiles like lizards, geckos, snakes, bees even chinchillas!

    10 months ago

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