Living Coast Discovery Center, Nature center in Chula Vista, United States
The Living Coast Discovery Center spans across multiple buildings featuring aquariums, exhibits, and educational spaces dedicated to Southern California marine life.
Since its establishment, the center has maintained a primary mission of protecting and rehabilitating endangered Eastern Pacific green sea turtles and local wildlife species.
The center provides educational programs for students and families, focusing on marine biology, environmental conservation, and the ecological importance of San Diego Bay.
Visitors access the center via a shuttle service from the parking area, operating Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The facility maintains specialized habitats for numerous native species, including sharks, rays, reptiles, owls, hawks, and eagles within the Sweetwater Marsh refuge.
Location: Chula Vista
Inception: 1987
Website: http://thelivingcoast.org
GPS coordinates: 32.64010,-117.11040
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:29
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