Nature Discovery Center

7112 Newcastle St, Bellaire, TX 77401, United States

Nature Discovery Center

About the Company

rating: 4.7

Categories

  • Park
  • Natural history museum
  • Nature preserve
  • Tourist attraction

Contact Information

Phone: +1 713-667-6550

Website: http://www.naturediscoverycenter.org/

Address: 7112 Newcastle St, Bellaire, TX 77401, United States

Working hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 10 AM–2 PM
  • Sunday: Closed

Photos

Reviews

Review №1

Rating: 5

Date: 6 days ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

I love bringing the children to Nature Discovery Center!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Fantastic little spot for a short walk or for kids to explore

Date: 5 months ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

Always great walk around in this park for many years

Date: 5 months ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

Review of my son s 5 year old birthday party. The pavilion and surrounding is amazing, feels so natural. Just pull some banners and table cloths your party will be ready! (No balloons allowed) The reptile program was really educational, fun and eye opening. Eric made it fun and full of knowledge, there s even a real snake to pet. Nobody has bothered us for the whole time that we feel exclusive of the whole area, peaceful and joyful!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №16

Rating: 4

Date: 7 months ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №18

Rating: 4

Went for the fall festival which was nice. Low key park thats a nice quiet getaway in the city.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №19

Rating: 4

Date: 11 months ago

Review №20

Rating: 2

Date: 11 months ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Went for a pumpkin festival. It was a lot of fun and the grounds are well kept.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Great spot for a kids visit.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

We Love coming here! Especially for their annual pumpkin fest!!!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Kids loved it

Date: a year ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

The discovery rooms have nice interactive and learning activities , as well as living reptiles and insects that my kids loved.

Date: a year ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

One of the coolest places in Houston. They have tons of programs and activities that are always a blast.

Date: a year ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Mo who taught the childrens mammal class is so awesome. So engaging, even though its a million degrees and humid out. Such an awesome place.

Date: a year ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Great time great staff!

Date: a year ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №33

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Love Eric! Hes kind and so inclusive

Date: a year ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

Awwwsome

Date: a year ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

This was my granddaughters first field trip

Date: a year ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

Nice quick nature trip and discovery for kids

Date: a year ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Visited the center during a birthday party hosted by NDC. This included a tour of the building. A good place to chill and is a hidden gem tucked away behind the trees. Some live animals for petting and bird viewing for those who are interested.

Date: a year ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Great place I loved the interactive spots.

Date: a year ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №43

Rating: 4

Really cute place. Kids loved. The nature center was closed for spring break but the grounds were open. Wasnt as big as I thought it would be.

Date: a year ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Amazing place to go to and to take children to learn about nature.

Date: a year ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Absolutely amazing educational staff!

Date: a year ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Fun immersive natural atmosphere. Will definitely be back often.

Date: a year ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Beautiful oasis in the middle of the city. They have a pocket prairie, trails, and great programs for kids.

Date: a year ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

This place is sooo fun! It s free to tour the discovery room s Tuesday-Thursday from 10-12 & 4-6. My kids absolutely loved this place. All of the staff are volunteer based and sooo knowledgeable. They were patient with my children taking the time to take each animal out of its cage and answer all 100 questions my kids had! Haha! If you have kids who love bugs, snakes, lizards and more you gotta go check this place out. I learned just as much as my kids about how each animal lived, ate, and likes/dislikes. There are crafts, books to read, and toys to play with. You are sure to have a great time visiting this wonderful little place! Follow us on Instagram & Facebook sc_crew_family

Date: a year ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

One of the nicest parks in Houston.

Date: a year ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

This is a great relaxing place to walk around and enjoy the wild life!!

Date: a year ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №53

Rating: 4

Bird watching and nature preservation promotion centre ...

Date: a year ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Such a fun little park. Kids love the animals and while its snall, the trails are fun.

Date: a year ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

A pleasant area to be with kids for a fun day.

Date: a year ago

Review №56

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Special place to get hands education and viewing of birds, insects, flora, and micro environments.

Date: a year ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Visited for Fall Festival. Super sweet to walk around to see all the vendors set up, watching the little try to pick up pumpkins!

Date: a year ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

We went for the Pumpkin Patch. It was a cool little spot and great photo opp.

Date: a year ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

We ve gotten a great time together at the pumpkin patch. Bring your mosquito spray. Good for family time.

Date: a year ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

This place was awesome, the staff was welcoming and knowledgeable.

Date: a year ago

Review №63

Rating: 4

The place is shaded, limited free parking. There are short trails, very toddler friendly. The birthday package is only for members. However, the birthday package will come with guided tours, a brief exciting demonstration with wild animals. They also have Pumpkin Patch events every year, which are well organized and playful.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

A gorgeous hidden gem, the Nature Discovery Center features a large playground, a small pond, and a walking trail.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

Great part for little kids that is really well Shaded

Date: 2 years ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №73

Rating: 1

Date: 2 years ago

Review №74

Rating: 3

Date: 2 years ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Attended a soap bubble activity here that was super cool and family friendly.. first time to see a park that do such nice activities

Date: 2 years ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

Beautiful hidden gem with shaded walking trail, little pond and big playground

Date: 2 years ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №87

Rating: 1

Went to the fall/Halloween Event they had... Seemed horribly disorganized and chaotic. Way to sneak an area to pack that many people into, everything trying to happen in one place at the same time. Lots of times you couldnt even walk down the paths.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Great event for October, so much fun for my 5 year old granddaughter.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №89

Rating: 4

great place to bring your little one to

Date: 2 years ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Great place to take your children

Date: 2 years ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Went for the fall pumpkin event. Lots of activities for kids. Well laid out.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

Summer camps here are a great mix of inside and outside. There are animal encounters and crafts, led by passionate and kind teachers. Their park area is great for littles, but expect to change clothes on soggy days. Small nature enjoying the middle of the city.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №94

Rating: 4

Date: 3 years ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

One little cute place that has so much to offer! Unfortunately, the buildings were closed due to covid :( we missed so many interesting things inside...

Date: 3 years ago

Review №96

Rating: 4

Date: 3 years ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Absolutely wonder quaint little nature walk!!! It takes you out of the city for just a little bit!!!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

Beautiful beautiful small to mid-size Park.. Serene setting hidden away in the center of Bellaire really wanted to catch all the scenes of the park but my dog was not allowed to go in... Not a problem, will come back on my own on another occasion

Date: 3 years ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Great place to bring children or even just stroll on your own. Theres a park on one side and if you cross the street youll walk through about a block of wooded area with various pathways and benches before reaching the nature discover center. Small but beautiful.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

Great little nature center and there sre lots of animals in this park and extremely friendly and helpful staff. Its amazing just how much nature (animals snd plants) you can find and see in this little urban oasis. Love just going by to walk around in the nature area to see what animals and insects you and the kids can find. Other than traffic noise hard to believe youre in the middle of one of the largest urban cities in the US.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №106

Rating: 4

Good park with long nature trails. Sandbox for kids and multiple playgrounds with equipment.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Nice

Date: 3 years ago

Review №108

Rating: 4

Nice nature park, lots of wildlife and great place to get some peace and chill in the city

Date: 3 years ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

one of my favorite spots to take our littles! beautiful trails and playspaces!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №113

Rating: 4

Quiet natural retreat for children

Date: 3 years ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Great little nature center that has lots of animals in this park and extremely friendly and helpful staff. Love just going by to walk around in the nature area to see what animals and insects you and the kids can find.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

Great place for children and adults alike to reconnect with nature

Date: 3 years ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

A little nature in the loop, includes a small trail and a playground. Great place to take the kids to see bunnies, turtle, and random birds. There little plaques placed around the trail with neat facts, if your kid is into that.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №122

Rating: 3

Date: 3 years ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

Vivid has shutdown the building but the park and trail is open. Bring your own sand toys for the sand boxes. Great for park play dates with friends. Spacious and clean and nature scenery

Date: 3 years ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №127

Rating: 3

It is peaceful the back seems a bit overgrown but family friendly.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №131

Rating: 4

Date: 4 years ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

Very quiet place, surrounded by many trees, good paths, sounds of animal life... very appropriate for walking, reading, writing... total relaxation!!!

Date: 4 years ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

Very nice place to just walk and enjoy nature.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

A pretty little oasis of nature with nice explanatory signs throughout.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №137

Rating: 4

Date: 4 years ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

My sons boy scout troop took a nature walk. It was interactive and the boys had fun.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

My daughter loves to see the animals. They also have a park with playground equipment and 2 clean bathrooms!

Date: 4 years ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №148

Rating: 4

Date: 4 years ago

Review №149

Rating: 3

Date: 4 years ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №151

Rating: 4

Date: 4 years ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

Nice place to explore and learn about nature and animals. There is also a playground there that is a lot of fun for the kids.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

A little touch of nature in Houstons backyard! Lots of things to discover in the house and on the property. A big gem in this community.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №156

Rating: 4

Its a good place to visit, they have some rooms that the kids will find interesting.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

Amazing place to spent quality time. It is worth getting membership to keep this place evergreen. Nice trail and children park is here to spend you whole day with your kids. Wildlife education at this place is very helpful to understand the animals that are living in this area.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Amazing place inside the house with animals upstairs and books and other learning opportunities for children and adults. The grounds are a sanctuary for plants and birds and other critters in the middle of the city.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

Great free resource (classes cost a bit, but most things are available for free) for letting kids get hands on with wildlife.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

Amazing tiny nature in the city, reptile & amphibian petting experience!

Date: 4 years ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

I like it so much ....my grandkids s love it!!!!

Date: 4 years ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

Great play ground and small nature center

Date: 4 years ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

Hidden gem in the area for everyone bit especially young families.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №166

Rating: 4

Date: 4 years ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

Great place to let kids explore nature material, read books animals, engage in pretend play with puppets and see live animals. Programs for kids w Mr.Erik are amazing - entertaining and educational not just for kids but adults as well. We drive from sugar land and it is well worth the 30 minute drive. My daughter also loves the playground outside on the other side of the park - it s got sandbox, pond and slides.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

Great place to visit nature on the middle of the city. Kids love it, too

Date: 4 years ago

Review №172

Rating: 5

Excellent

Date: 4 years ago

Review №173

Rating: 4

A natural place to visit nature, within the city around. Cool and serene in Summers.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

Love this hidden gem. Ive had my daughters 3rd and 4th birthday here. Im not an outdoorsy mom but kids have fun!

Date: 4 years ago

Review №175

Rating: 3

Date: 4 years ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №178

Rating: 3

Date: 4 years ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №183

Rating: 3

Date: 4 years ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

Lovely and a wonderful place for children love the outdoors.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №188

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №189

Rating: 4

Date: 4 years ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

Well run with involved volunteers.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

Love this place you learn alot

Date: 4 years ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

Great family place !

Date: 4 years ago

Review №195

Rating: 4

Free book reading activities are held on certain days. Although it is not a place to spend a lot of time, it is a nice place for children, there is a walking area and a playground.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №196

Rating: 5

Great nature walk and awesome park for kids!

Date: 5 years ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

Amazing public free place to visit with kids! Free parking area and nice trails. Additionally we found a turtle in the small lake near playground. That was exciting for kids

Date: 5 years ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

Good place to watch wildlife, especially, birds. There are planned guided bird watches. Inside the Loop in Bellaire. Recommend.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №199

Rating: 3

Date: 5 years ago

Review №200

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago