Star EcoStation 10101 West Jefferson Boulevard Culver City, CA 90232 (310) 842-8060

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A non-profit dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating wild animals, Culver City’s EcoStation is a great educational alternative to traditional zoos, and offers weekend tours of the facility for you and your grandchildren. Reservations can be booked in advance through the website for the tour, which includes hands-on encounters with animals hoping to promote environmental compassion. It can also be booked for birthday parties, and check out the calendar for seasonal events and fairs.

Info: Adults $8, seniors 65 and older $6, children 15 and younger $7

Hours: September to May: Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm, Friday 1pm to 5pm; June to August: Monday to Friday 1pm to 5pm

Age: Tdlr./Pre-Schl. (1-5), Elementary (5-9), Tween (9-12), Teen (12+)