star eco station

definitely geared for kids. The tour guide was so animated it was hilarious! $8 for adultsEnter off of Jefferson on Pearson St. Tricky to find the first time.It's for a good cause so check it out!

The kids love this place! Educational and exciting, kids will love the large birds, reptiles, fish, and felines that this place has to offer. They even get to pet a reptile or two.... Which is always the highlight for my little ones. Nowhere near the size of a zoo, but definitely a more interactive experience than you would get at the zoo (without getting/paying for a private behind the scenes tour).

This is the coolest place ever! So many amazing animals (like a mini zoo), fantastic for kids, and how can you not support a place that rescues animals? A must see/little gem in LA!

The STAR ECO Station is NOT just for kids, but for anyone open to learning about the environment through the lives of endangered animals. The exotic animals at "Eco" are throw-a-ways, brought into the country illegally, too large to keep as pets (gee Mom, I really want one of those, PLEEEEZE). The knowledgeable guides describe not only what you are seeing in an enclosure but details and histories of the animals and why they are at "Eco" instead of where they really belong. There are camp program, big events and a number of other activities that add to the venue. Going on a weekend for a more intimate tour is the best way for first-times, a birthday party, fund-raising cocktail party or other activty is another way to help this amazing non-profit keep the animals alive.

I visited this place about a month ago, and was pleasantly surprised by all the wildlife that's available for public viewing. It pales by comparison to a zoo, but it's intimate, and the tour provided by the docents is very informative. Sadly, I wish they had a larger viewing area for the wild cats, as they are enclosed inside glass. It would be wonderful if you could see them jumping and enjoying the outdoors, and benefitting from the fresh air and sunshine.Good tribute to ecology as well. Parrots are quite lively...bring earplugs!

cool spot for the kide,lots of info on things you can do,the best tour guides,to sum it up this place is for yhe kids the enviros and the gov.dinoman was one of the best shows I have taken the kids to in years,this place rocks