Texas
Austin
Beverly S Sheffield
Education Center
2201 Barton Springs Dr
Austin TX
78746
Phone
512 478-3170
Web Site
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/splash/
Description
Splash ! Into the Edwards Aquifer exhibit, former
pool bathhouse holds
simulated limestone
cave with live aquatic species, displays
Type of Resource
Nature
Primary Focus
Natural History
Field of
Study/Science Facility
Ecology
Owner/Operator:
City of Austin
New or Updated:
5/20/2004
Austin
Lady Bird
Johnson Wildflower Center
4801
La Crosse Blvd
Austin
TX
78739
Phone
512 292-4100
Alt Phone
512 292-4100
Web Site
http://www.wildflower.org/
Description
300 acres, 500 species of native plants,16
gardens, nature trails, rooftop rainwater
harvesting
system, aqueduct, learning center
Type of
Resource
Nature
Primary
Focus
Gardens
Field of
Study/Science Facility
Botanical
New or
Updated:
8/26/2005
Texas
Austin
Wild Basin
Wilderness
805 N Capital of Texas Hwy 360
Austin
TX
78746
Phone
512 327-7622
Web Site
www.wildbasin.org/
Description
227 acres with 2 1/2 miles of trails through
varied habitats
Type of
Resource
Nature
Nature of
Group or Site
Nature Preserve
New or
Updated:
12/28/2005
Beaumont
Big Thicket
National Preserve
2912 FM 420 Road
Beaumont
TX
77625
Phone
409 246-2337
Web Site
http://www.nps.gov/bith/
Description
9 land units, 6 water corridors, 97000 acres,
International Bioshpere
Reserve, Globally
Important Bird Area
Type of Resource
Nature
Nature of Group or
Site
Nature Reserve
New or Updated:
5/19/2004
TX
Bellaire
Nature
Discovery Center
7112 Newcastle
Bellaire
TX
77401
Phone
713 667-6550
Web Site
http://www.naturediscoverycenter.org/
E-mail
mailto:mail@naturediscoverycenter.org
Description
hands on nature activities in former Henshaw
House in 4 acre park
Type of
Resource
Nature
Primary
Focus
Children
New or
Updated:
1/9/2007
Texas
Dallas
Dallas World Aquarium
1801 N Griffin Street
Dallas TX 75202
Phone 214 720-2224
Web Site www.dwazoo.com
Description
Type of Resource
Nature
Field of Study/Science Facility Aquarium
Fort Worth
Fort Worth
Nature Center & Refuge
9601 Fossil Ridge Road
Fort Worth
TX 76135
Phone
817 237-1111
Web Site
http://www.fwnaturecenter.org/
Alt Web
http://www.savvycenter.com/explorer/areas/infopages/fwcenter.htm
Description
forests, prairies, wetlands, 25milesof trails in
3600 acres
Type of
Resource
Nature
Kind of
Activity
Trails
Nature of
Group or Site
Nature Center
New or
Updated:
7/2/2004
Texas
Galveston
Rainforest at Moody Gardens
1 Hope Boulevard
Galveston TX 77554
Phone
Web Site www.moodygardens.com
Toll Free 800 582-4673
Description
Type of Resource
Nature
Johnson City
Red McCombs
Wildlife
1746 Rm One
Johnson City
TX
78636
Phone
830 868-7301
Web Site
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Alt Web
http://www.aza.org/FindZooAquarium/mccombs@tstar.net
Description
Type of Resource
Nature
New or Updated:
7/31/2004
Texas
San Antonio
Japanese
Tea Gardens
3875 N St Mary's Street
San Antonio
TX
78212
Phone
210 735-0663
Web Site
http://hotx.com/sunkengarden/
Description
former limestone quarry holds Japanese garden
Type of
Resource
Nature
Primary
Focus
Garden
Group
Identity
Japanese
New or
Updated:
8/28/2004
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place
San Antonio TX 78209
Phone 210 207-3263
Web Site www.sabot.org
E-mail
donpylant@sabot.org
Description global and local plants
Type of Resource
Nature
Primary Focus Garden
Field of Study/Science Facility Botanical
Texas
San Marcos
Aquarena
Springs Center
Address
921 Aquarena Springs Drive
San Marcos
TX
78666
Phone
512 245-7570
Web Site
http://www.continuing-ed.swt.edu/aquarena/
Description
environmental education with exhibits on
endangered species, wetlands,
floating
walkway, glass bottom boat tours
Type of
Resource
Nature
Field of
Study/Science Facility
Aquarium
New or
Updated:
7/4/2004
San Marcos
Wonder World
1000 Prospect Street
San Marcos TX 78666
Phone 512 392-3760
Web Site http://www.wonderworldpark.com/
Description earthquake fault line cave, wildlife park with deer, 110 foot observation tower, anti-gravity house, waterfall
Type of Resource
Nature
Primary Focus Cave
Nature of Group or Site Animals |
