Hidden gems: Wildlife refuges in Chula Vista

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Chula Vista. This list contains 8 places from Wildlife refuge category.

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Parker Aviary
Wildlife refuge
👍👍 It was great.
5.00 (9 reviews) (~12.29 km from centre)
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San Diego National Wildlife Refuge Interpretive Loop
Wildlife refuge
👍👍 This place is nice for every kind of hike trip. Whether it be by yourself or with your family or for the full day or a short hike.great spot.
4.90 (53 reviews) (~16.72 km from centre)
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San Diego Humane Society's Ramona Wildlife Center
Non-profit organization
👍👍 Went on a tour yesterday with Joe Passereti from the Gaines campus and was amazed by the care that the animals at the Ramona Campus are receiving. I love Brawley the coyote who was the sweetest and most playful animal who really loved her caregivers. You could see the trust and bond between them. P...
4.80 (44 reviews) (~45.1 km from centre)
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SDSU Turtle Pond
Wildlife refuge
👍 This is nice place to visit when the campus is quiet or closed. We were able to drive right to it on Dec 26th. Campus was closed. The turtles almost seemed too comfortable with a human presence, but good if you want to see a large red slider and koii up close.
4.80 (42 reviews) (~15.14 km from centre)
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Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center
Wildlife refuge
👍👍 My favorite place to walk my dog and relaxing views!
4.70 (56 reviews) (~8.26 km from centre)
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Polar Bear Plunge
Zoo
👍👍 KIDS 1ST TIME SEEING A REAL POLAR BEAR UP CLOSE ..THIS IS PERFECT PLACE TO LEARN ABOUT THEM & HAVING FUN .. VERY CLEAN & SAFE ATMOSPHERE..
4.70 (55 reviews) (~12.39 km from centre)
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San Diego National Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife refuge
Various trails for hiking, biking & birding in a range of habitats, plus private, ranger-led tours.
4.50 (112 reviews) (~22.41 km from centre)
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Kendall-Frost Mission Bay Marsh Reserve
Wildlife refuge
Protected marshland, tidal channels & salt flats with varied habitats & platforms for birdwatching.
4.50 (84 reviews) (~21.85 km from centre)
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