
Whittier Narrows Nature Center
South El Monte, CA
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.6(130 Google reviews)
Small wildlife exhibits and easy trails; the broader rec area includes Legg Lake with paddle boats and playgrounds.
Good for
- Ages 3–5
- Ages 6–9
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1000 Durfee Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733, USA
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What visitors say
- Wendoline Garcia★★★★★
I absolutely loved it. I had never gone before and it was so peaceful. I truly enjoyed all the bird sounds, beautiful flowers. Love how much greenery their is . You truly feel like you are scaping the chaos of the world and found a piece of a secret garden . Im used to going across the street to leg lake to see the ducks but this place is so relaxing plus lots of shade and great areas to sit down and have a picnic.
3 months ago
- Jason Coria★★★★★
Really nice place. Took my four year old daughter and she had a good time looking at the snakes. Nice free activity to do. We were there about 40 mins staff is great very friendly.
4 months ago
- Susie Felix★★★★★
The last Sunday of every month they host a free event that is just incredible. A master musician brings all his instruments and creates an amazing soundbath for the community. No tickets needed, just show up at noon the last Sunday each month. What a gift ...Absolutely incredible.
5 months ago
- DBL.G.★★★★★
This nature center is open.. good spot to educate your children and yourself. Can stop by and have lunch outside which has picnic tables under trees for shade.. outside are areas were live animal's are kept in captivity..Such as several turtles,red tail hawk,, owl,, racoons,,and other animals.. inside the museum are live Snakes such as King snakes, rat snakes gopher snake & a rosey boa snakes.also Tarantulas.. display of various taxidermied animals displayed throughout the museum. Including a gift shop. The associates that work here have great attitudes and friendly..the bathrooms here are very well Maintained with tissues & soap for hygiene care.. the trails here are full of reptiles,,my advice were high laced boots cus there's Snakes around the whole nature center including rattle Snakes and other creatures that blend in with the terrains here throughout the trails . this nature center here @ Whittier Narrows is safe to visit even though homeless have been seen to gather in the trails...the El Monte Police pass through here on a regular basis which makes it more safe for visitors.. come check it out with the young ones,, I'm sure they'll be surprised to see the live animals & reptiles kept in captivity..pack a lunch with some refreshments and snacks for kids and spend a day here and the Whittier Narrows Recreation Area which is located across the street from the Whittier Narrows Nature center.. Enjoy and always be aware of your surroundings and be safe..
a year ago
- Peakacme Fang★★★★★
There are bike path and walking trails south to it. The restroom is very clean and quiet because not much people here. Sometimes the workers are more than visitors. I like it. +++++ There is a program of "Nature In A Bag" on Wednesday to Saturday from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM. I found this place on the way home after I bought breakfast in nearby McDonald. I drove in and found I was the only visitor. I decided to eat breakfast here because there were tables and seats on big tree shades. Also was there a fresh feeling and breeze. I ate my breakfast with thanking God.
5 years ago
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