Chula Vista Nature Center

http://www.chulavistanaturecenter.org/

1000 Gunpowder Pt Dr.
Chula Vista CA 91910

(619) 409-5900

Categories: Biological oceanography, Biology, Chemical oceanography, Ecology, Environmental science

Located on Sweetwater Marsh National Wildlife Refuge on San Diego Bay, the Chula Vista Nature Center is an internationally recognized zoo and aquarium exhibiting plants and animals native to San Diego Bay and marsh/wetland habitats. The Center serves the public by providing a nature center, living museum experience while promoting coastal resource conservation and environmental stewardship through education. Visitors can have an up-close and personal visit with shorebirds, hawks, sharks, stingrays, and jellies. The Center strives to educate the public on the importance of coastal resource conservation; this is accomplished in cooperation with various partners through field trips, guided walks, classes, tours, and special projects.