Youth Science Institute — Attraction in San Jose

I visited the Youth Science Institute at Alum Rock Park from the outside during a recent walk. The location is peaceful, well-integrated with nature, and appears very well maintained. Although I didn't enter the center, the surroundings gave a very positive impression. It looks like a great place for kids and families to learn and explore. Also, I noticed that clean restroom facilities are available nearby, which is a big plus for park visitors. Definitely worth coming back for...

Absolutely love the program and the staff who worked there. On the most recent visit, the staff was so kind and provided excellent information to my boyfriend's inquisitive 10-year old daughter, let her pet some of the darling animals at the institute.

I'm an educational psychologist and highly recommend the...

Excellent collection of animal specimens and live animals. Since we went when they opened, we watched the animals being fed. And were honored to see a tortoise feeding/walking, after 8 months of hibernation. Apparently, the tortoise hibernates 8 months in a year. Saw Gecko, snakes, toad, chinchilla,...