Wildlife Camps and Outdoor Education Programs

The Living Coast Discovery Center, 1000 Gunpowder Point Dr., Chula Vista, CA 91910

mapThe Living Coast Discovery Center, 1000 Gunpowder Point Dr., Chula Vista, CA 91910

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Wildlife Camps and Outdoor Education Programs include activities such as the Sweetwater Safari Hike, Bat Hike at Sweetwater River Trail, composting workshops, public hikes, community cleanups, Farm to Bay, private clean-ups, and a Master Composter Training Course. The program also offers field trips, scout programs, private animal encounters, overnight adventures, volunteer opportunities, internships, and animal presentations focused on eagles, sharks and rays, and a sea turtle. The program schedule includes open hours Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm, with specific animal presentation times and weekly compost workshops and Sweetwater Safari Hikes.

• Schedule: Open Wednesday–Sunday 10am–5pm, with scheduled animal presentations, weekly compost workshops, and a weekly Sweetwater Safari Hike
• Price: Admission Prices: Adults (13+) $22; Children (3–12) $16; Children (2 and under) Free; Student Discount $22 $17.60; Senior Discount (Ages 65+) $22 $17.60; Adults and children with disabilities receive a 20% discount on their admission and one complimentary attendant ticket; Membership prices: Individual $49, Dual $89, Household $149

The program includes community involvement through Community Cleanups and Team Up to Clean Up. Unique features include its location on San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Raptor Row with hawk, eagle, falcon, and owl species, zero-waste efforts, weekly compost workshops, a complimentary shuttle from a free parking lot, and membership benefits that include free admission and the option to apply the cost of admission to membership. Accessible parking is available, and payments are accepted by all major credit cards, cash, and contactless methods.

Last updated April 8, 2026.

Is this your business? There is no cost, but you will be asked to sign up or log in.