# Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation (Discovery Center) > Environmental center offers hands-on nature programs with interactive farm animals and a raptor sanctuary. Visitors enjoy scenic lagoon views and shaded picnic areas. The atmosphere is family-friendly and educational, attracting kids and adults interested in local wildlife. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/Agua-Hedionda-Lagoon-Foundation-Discovery-Center - Address: 1580 Cannon Rd, Carlsbad, California, United States - Phone: +17608041969 - Website: http://www.aguahedionda.org/ ## What it is good for - Nice View — 10/10 - Cool — 10/10 - Scenic Views — 10/10 - Local Spot — 10/10 - Volunteering — 10/10 - Kid Friendly — 9.5/10 - Fun Activities — 9/10 ## What people say - "It's a really kid-friendly place with lots of animals to pet." - "You can explore nature and see local wildlife at this Local Spot." - "I loved volunteering with the amazing, engaged staff here." ## Good to know - The Discovery Center offers free admission for all visitors. - Kids can interact with animals like lizards, chickens, and sharks. - Raptor hour occurs twice a week, featuring educational talks about local birds. - All activities at the Discovery Center are free of charge. - The center has several short hiking trails for exploration. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.