At the Lawrence Hall of Science, the hands-on fun begins before you enter our doors, with Pheena, our life-sized fin whale sculpture, and continues long after your visit, with our free and interactive apps. As UC Berkeley's Public Science Center, it is our mission to bring your family high-quality and NGSS-aligned STEM experiences to connect with your inner scientist. The Hall's location makes it the perfect place to enjoy science with a view. Whether you enjoy your time designing, building, and testing your own creations in Design Quest, meeting a scaly critter in the Animal Discovery Room, catching our latest National Geographic 3D film, or taking part in one of our many special events, there is always a reason to spend the day "geeking out" at the Hall. [read more]
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From sea otters to seaweeds, our unique oceanfront location and timeless galleries bring the wonders of the ocean to life for our visitors. But beyond our exhibits, we are transforming what it means to be an aquarium. The mission of the Monterey Bay Aquarium is to inspire conservation of the ocean [read more]
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Oakland Zoo was established on June 6, 1922, when the Oakland institution then known as The Snow Museum officially opened to the public.As one of the city’s most long-standing institutions, we are nationally recognized as a leader in animal welfare, rescue, and conservation; and have served as a place of wonder and discovery for millions of people over the years. As one of the city’s most long-standing institutions, we are nationally recognized as a leader in animal welfare, rescue, and conservation; and have served as a place of wonder and discovery for millions of people over the years. Our commitment to animal care is evident in many ways – through our groundbreaking work in animal management practices and the large, naturalistic, species-considerate habitats for animals. We believe that thriving animals engaged in their environment are healthier, happier, and help inspire zoo guests to be stewards of the natural world. Our work extends well beyond the Zoo. With over 25 wildlife conservation partners globally, we take pride in providing funds to support their programs and efforts to save wildlife. Through our partnership with California Department of Fish & Wildlife, we accept, rehabilitate, and re-home wildlife rescued from wildfire and human-wildlife conflict. In the past five years alone, this includes 17 mountain lions, 36 California condors, 8 bears, and over 600 yellow-legged frogs. As a proud Oakland institution, we are also involved in our community, offering free and discounted education programs to schools, supporting other non-profits, and offering free and discounted admission to underserved families and children. You can learn more about Oakland Zoo’s commitment and accomplishments in our annual Impact Report. [read more]
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Founded in 1973, Rakestraw Books is a small, independent bookshop that remains dedicated to the principles espoused by its founders: to sell a variety of books of merit; to help readers discover those books; to sponsor events that bring a diverse range of writers and artists to our community; and to accomplish these tasks in a manner that is both professional and friendly. We are extremely proud of having won awards statewide, regionally, and locally, including in part: Danville Area Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year; Business of the Year for the 16th Assembly District; The Debi Echlin Award for Community Bookselling; and Best Bookstore for both Diablo magazine and Danville Express. Why shop at Rakestraw Books "The Bookstore in Danville," your local independent bookstore? - To support a store that has contributed to the civic and creative life of this community for 40 years. - To support your local community by keeping your shopping dollars local. - To ensure that you have the continued opportunity to meet a varied and fascinating array of world-renowned and new authors. - To ensure that you will always have a place to go where you can experience that wonderful sense of discovery that comes with finding a new book, a new author, a new genre, a new enthusiasm, an enlightening conversation or a quiet moment. Thank you for your patronage and your support of the work we do! [read more]
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The San Francisco Zoo is designed with the underlying belief that nature-focused interaction leads to conservation action. Learning about animals here inspires visitors to care for all wildlife. [read more]
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