Wildlife & birds

Living Coast Discovery Center

Wildlife education center with public outings, animal presentations and volunteer opportunities.

  • Wildlife education
  • Marine animals
  • Public hikes
  • Community cleanups
  • Volunteering
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Living Coast Discovery Center puts San Diego Bay’s wildlife into focus. Its exhibits include Turtle Lagoon, Shark & Ray and Raptor Row, where visitors can learn about birds of prey. It is an option for people who want an animal outing connected to the habitats around them.

Beyond a general visit, the center lists private animal encounters, wildlife camps, public hikes and community cleanups. Those offer different levels of involvement, from an afternoon exploring to helping care for the surrounding environment. Check the individual activity for registration and use the center’s directions and shuttle instructions when planning your arrival. Volunteering and internships have their own routes through the organization.

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Before you go

Living Coast Discovery Center / shuttle arrival area

1000 Gunpowder Point Drive, Chula Vista, CA 91910

Follow visitor parking/shuttle instructions. Visitors take the shuttle; do not drive directly through refuge to the animal facility.

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Sources & details Researched 2026-09-23

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