Davis Campus
UC Davis campus attractions including gardens, research centers, and educational facilities perfect for family visits.
The UC Davis campus is one of the best free family resources in town and most parents underuse it. The Arboretum is a stroller-friendly outdoor museum open every day at no charge, and the research and animal facilities below turn a campus walk into a real learning trip. Parking is the main thing to plan around — weekends and visitor lots are easiest with kids.
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Gardens & Nature
Botanical Conservatory (Greenhouses)
Compact greenhouses packed with carnivorous plants, orchids, and seasonal surprises including over 4,000 plant species from tropical rainforests, arid deserts, and carnivorous habitats.
Address: Kleiber Hall Drive, UC Davis Campus, Davis, CA 95616
Honey Bee Haven (Pollinator Garden)
A tiny, delightful teaching garden where kids spot bees, butterflies, and the plants they love. Educational garden environment with interactive learning opportunities about pollinators and sustainable gardening.
Address: 1 Bee Biology Road, Davis, CA 95616
Animals & Wildlife
California Raptor Center
Meet resident hawks, owls, and eagles along an outdoor self-guided route with indoor exhibits. Houses 30 resident birds of prey with educational placards describing each bird and its story.
Address: Old Davis Road, UC Davis Campus, Davis, CA 95616
Art & Culture
Egghead Sculpture Hunt
Five whimsical Egghead sculptures by Robert Arneson scattered around campus including Bookhead, Stargazer, Eye on Mrak, See No Evil/Hear No Evil, and Yin & Yang. Turn your campus walk into a free art scavenger hunt.
Address: Various locations across UC Davis Campus, Davis, CA 95616
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