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The STAR Eco Station is an environmental science museum, a wildlife rescue center, and a shelter for endangered and illegally-traded foreign animals confiscated（没收）by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It carries out the mission “Preservation through Education” by educating visitors about the preservation of the environment and the inter-dependence of all living things.
Field trips
STAR Eco Station hosts field trips for schools and camps throughout Southern California. Each field trip lasts two hours, consisting of a one-hour gathering and a one-hour tour of the facility, with lessons associated with California State Science Standards.
Throughout the field trip, students learn about the latest developments in environmental protection and the ways in which wildlife interacts with various ecosystems. The students also receive an up-close and hands-on experience with our rescued foreign wildlife. The tour includes different environmental exhibits that showcase the ways students can help protect animals in the wild.
Field trips are offered on weekdays only, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. or 12 p.m.-2 p.m. The rate is $6 per visitor, both child and adult, with a $120 minimum. We offer one free adult per 10 children for groups of 40 or more. Maximum capacity is 120 people per field trip.
Public tours
Guided tours of the STAR Eco Station introduce visitors to over two hundred rescued foreign wildlife. Each tour is led by an Eco Station staff member, and features fun animal facts, hands-on animal encounters, surprising rescue stories, environmental exhibits, and original approaches to going green. Visitors may only see the animals on a guided tour, for both your safety and the safety of our animals.
The guided tour lasts approximately 45-60 minutes. Visitors are served on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations are required. However, tours may sell out. We suggest larger groups schedule a private tour.
Note:
Our regular public tours times are subject to change without notice. Please call in advance for the most up-to-date information.
HOURS
Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (last tour begins at 3 p.m.)
Our guided public tours start every hour on the hour.
Eco Station is not open to the public on weekdays. You can book a private tour or field trip by calling (310) 842 8066.
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21. The STAR Eco Station aims to ________.
A. help research wildlife abroad B. collect money for animal shelters
C. raise awareness of wildlife protection D. provide a knowledge of unusual animals
22. What can students do during a field trip?
A. Make a speech on the environment. B. Take part in foreign wildlife rescue.
C. Get to know why species get endangered.D. Learn how living things affect each other.
23. For a guided tour, visitors should know that _____.
A. large groups are served first B. it is available on weekdays
C. its time could change D. booking is needed
