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    Shoshi R.

    We had an incredible time at star eco station meeting exotic rescued animals. The reptiles were our favorite. The kids and adults gained a new respect and understanding of these precious creatures we share the earth with.

    Angela W.

    Our family loves Star Eco Station! We also love supporting their mission as an environmental science museum, an exotic wildlife rescue center, and a haven for endangered and illegally-trafficked exotic animals confiscated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It's not a large place and no super fancy bells and whistles, but it is so fun to walk through and learn about all the animals that are there. Each tour is guided by an Eco Station staff member, and we learned so many fun animal facts and surprising rescue stories. The kids loved the hands-on animal encounters and environmental exhibits. I also appreciated their messaging to teach kids about innovative approaches to going green. Highly recommend! No reservations needed and visitors are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Inspired by their efforts and left a happy family!

    Teresa A.

    I made a stop at the STAR Eco Station this last Saturday. It was awesome! My tour guide was very knowledgeble of the animals backstories and habits! I saw fish, turtles, a bobcat, a fox, lizards, snakes, tarantulas, parrots, and much more! I got to pet a snake and a lizard, and "high-five" a tarantula! I love knowing that all the animals were rescued and some of them are even up for adoption! I'm happy that all the animals at the Star Eco Station are well-cared for and that the public is able to see them! For the record: You can park in front of the building on Jefferson Blvd. at the meters, or park in the back of the building for free!

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    I took my granddaughter (5) as an inexpensive local Sunday thing to do! She loved it. The tour was well run and interactive. Give it a try!

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    My daughter had a great experience here. They even let you pet and hold a bunch of the animals.

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    Ask the Community - STAR Eco Station

    How much is the ticket please?

    Hello Joy, It is $14 per child and $16 per adult for entry.

    Hello is walk-in's welcome? Or need to set up an appointment? What's the prices?

    Hello Alex, Walkins are welcome. Tours leave every hour on the hour from 10am- 3pm Saturdays and… 

    Do you offer summer camp for preschoolers?

    Hi Cathy, We offer camp to kiddos as young as 4 years old that are able to use the restroom… 

    Do you guys rescue animals if we bring them? It would be a turtle and a iguana

    Hello Christina, We accept surrenders, please feel free to email jamesj@starinc.org in regards to… 

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    My students got to see, learn about, and touch a snake, Chinese water dragon, baby alligator, and chinchilla.

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    Wish it was possible to add 1/2 stars since I'd rate this museum 4 1/2 stars for the beauty of its…read morespace - especially the landscaped gardens-and the staff who are super friendly and helpful to visitors. On my first visit, the Culver City Book Fair was occupying the back garden space and it was a lot fun to walk through browsing through books and chatting to publishers. The museum itself was a hodge podge of Cold War artifacts (statues, Soviet books, assorted items like cameras and recording machines and mementoes) displayed along with art on the walls. Local California-artists are sometimes represented with their photographs and painting also taking up space during some of their special exhibits, as the curators try to align the theme of communism with left-wing ideas of social justice and racial discrimnation. Beyond the art on the walls, however, and far more interesting, are LOTS of special events and regular programs like (free) yoga, meditation, lectures/talks, amazing jazz music on certain evenings. The museum sends out a newsletter monthly listing all the upcoming events. All in all a fantastic (cost-free) resource for the Culver City community and for the Westside of LA in general.

    The Wende Museum is a free attraction in Culver City that uniquely offers an Eastern perspective on…read morethe Cold War that is not often represented in other US museums or in the typical classroom. It captures the viewpoints of those who lives under communist and socialist regimes. To be honest... it was one of the more boring museums I've been to. As someone who enjoys most museums, I was still really bored here. Nevertheless I know it's important to capture history and all points of views. There is also a small garden that connects an event center to the museum. There was an event on the day we came, but I'm not sure what the event was. Overall the museum is on the smaller side. You can probably walk through the entire floor in under an hour. Take a glance if you're in the area and looking to kill time, but I don't think you need to go out of your way for this place.

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    What a lovely place to spend a day! We paid for parking, and while you need a timed reservation,…read moreadmission is free (so fantastic!). Every aspect of the property has been intentionally designed. We enjoyed several hours exploring and probably could have spent a few more. I'd love to go back again next time we're in LA! Be sure to leave time to explore the outdoor gardens and spaces, and taking a snack break (refreshments for sale) while you enjoy the outdoor seating in the courtyard is a perfect way to recharge midway through your visit.

    What a magical place. Walking through the Getty and seeing art from all these different times and…read moreparts of the world was just amazing. One room you're in the 1700s, the next you're looking at Van Gogh, then Monet, then something that feels completely different again. It's like watching time change right in front of you. The collection here is unreal. We saw Lagrenée's Mars and Venus, Géricault's Three Lovers, Alma-Tadema's Spring, Friedrich's A Walk at Dusk, Manet's street with all the flags, Van Gogh's Irises, a couple of Monets, and even that little still life of the hen and the onion. I didn't expect to care about a hen and an onion, but I stood there longer than I thought I would. People always talk about the views and the gardens too, and they're not wrong. The art is the reason you go, but the whole place just feels special. If you get the chance, go.

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