the discovery Campus


The Discovery Campus is an extraordinary collection of hands-on exhibits, gardens, and live animal ambassadors allowing visitors to “taste nature.”

taste Nature

Visit the Agua Hedionda Discovery Campus

The Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation operates the Discovery Campus.  We are open to the public, but we primarily serve families with school-aged children who care about the environment, the watershed, and the local community. These families come to Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation for active ways to involve their kids in fun, hands-on, educational experiences that give them a sense of accomplishment.

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Discovery Campus Hours

  • 7 days a week  9am - 4pm

You do not need to make a reservation to visit the Discovery Campus. 

  • The Discovery Campus is wheelchair and stroller accessible.
  • Please be advised that our school programs are scheduled every day of the week so in the event of rain, the Discovery

Campus may be closed until 1:30 PM. Additionally, if rainfall occurs

on the weekend, the Great Room will be closed due to birthday parties moving indoors. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. If you have questions about visiting during a rainy day, give us a call at 760-804-1969. 



Special Hours:

Oct. 18th - Open from 1 PM to 4 PM

Oct. 19th - Open from 9 AM to 11 AM

Oct. 25th - Closed all day

Discovery Campus Cost

  • We have a suggested $15 donation for a group of up to 6 people.
  • If you plan to bring more than 6 guests, please give us a call.
  • Members are complimentary.

Steward memberships cost as little as $10 a month for the entire year. 


Your membership allows us to keep our Discovery Campus operational, actively provide environmental programs, maintain access to trails, and restore conservation areas.


Visit our Membership page to view our membership levels and benefits.

Get Directions

Questions about scheduling contact: 

sagesadvice@aguahedionda.org or call (760) 804-1969

Certified Autism Center

Our organization has worked with The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) to be designated as a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC). Our staff has completed training and certification in best practices when assisting autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals. By undergoing additional autism-specific training, the goal is for our team to be better equipped to provide better service and experiences to all. 


Click to learn more about what it means to be a Certified Autism Center


Click to learn about the accommodations offered on The Accessibility App

SCHOOL PROGRAM HOURS 

School Program hours, 9:30am - 1:15pm, August - May

From 12:25pm - 1:15pm during the school year, visiting schools are inside the Discovery Center for presentations. Indoor access is limited during this time.


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