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Days of Operation
Open to the public and FREE of charge May 23, 2026 - Sept 7, 2026 Saturdays and Sundays 10:00AM - 4:00PM Including Memorial Day and Labor Day Free Nature Program - Sundays
10:00AM (June, July, and August) Join us for a free 1-hour nature talk, guided walk along one of the park's trails, or screening of one of our documentaries, Vertical Divider
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Discovery Center
Home to the exhibit, Wildlife of Big Sur, the Discovery Center offers education about California Condors and the efforts to recover the birds to the wild. Visit the Discovery Center, spend time in beautiful Big Sur and go on breathtaking hikes with views of the Big Sur mountains and the vast Pacific Ocean. Great for all ages. We offer free presentations upon request during normal operating hours, and we can schedule groups of up to 30 people. located in andrew molera state park, big sur
Located at Andrew Molera State Park, Big Sur
Directions: Andrew Molera State Park is located 26 miles south of Carmel, CA. The entrance to the Park is on the west side of Highway 1. At the bottom of the hill, turn right into the State Park parking area. After parking, walk back out past the kiosk and turn left on the dirt road. You'll see the Discovery Center approximately 1/8th of a mile on your left. |
Wildlife of Big Sur
Ventana Wildlife Society chronicles the recovery of two iconic birds on the central coast, the California Condor and Bald Eagle, in this new exhibit. Celebrate the triumphs of a growing condor population where this critically-endangered species was once feared lost, and join the struggle in protecting condors from ongoing threats to self-sustainability. Featuring illustrations by wildlife artist, Jessica French, the display celebrates not only the eagles and condors but the wildlife of the major habitat types along the coast. A few minutes in the Discovery Center will be just the right preview for a walk on the scenic park trails, a drive down the famous Pacific Coast Highway in search of that 9.5-ft condor wingspan, or sampling the transcendent Big Sur experience.
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About The IllustratorJessica French is a science and nature illustrator with a specialty in drawing animals. She holds a BA in Art & Design from the University of Michigan and a graduate certificate in Science Illustration from California State University, Monterey Bay. Learn more about Jessica French and her art and science illustrations.
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Education Programs
Every year, hundreds of youth and their families in our Natural Science Education Programs are introduced to Big Sur for the first time through our Discovery Center, exploring the trails, playing in the river, and learning about this unique natural area.
Every year, hundreds of youth and their families in our Natural Science Education Programs are introduced to Big Sur for the first time through our Discovery Center, exploring the trails, playing in the river, and learning about this unique natural area.
The improvements inside the Discovery Center was made possible by Hind Foundation and
The Robert and Florence Slinger Fund #2 of the Community Foundation for Monterey County.
A special thanks to California State Parks for their collaboration and use of the structure.
The Robert and Florence Slinger Fund #2 of the Community Foundation for Monterey County.
A special thanks to California State Parks for their collaboration and use of the structure.
