# Mitchell Lake Audubon Center: Migratory Bird Sanctuary & Wetland Nature Walks > Place to go for families in the San Antonio–New Braunfels area (TX). Times are Central Time. - When: Open Thursday through Sunday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Closed Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday… - Dates: Tue, Dec 1 – Sun, Feb 28 - Where: Mitchell Lake Audubon Center, 10750 Pleasanton Rd, San Antonio, TX 78221 - Ages: All ages; driving tour allows families with infants/toddlers to view pelicans and waterfowl from comfort of vehicle - Price: Adults $5; youth ages 6–17 $3; children under 6 free; free for Audubon members - Schedule: Open Thursday through Sunday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Closed Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday; 4-mile vehicle driving loop open during operating hours - Organizer: National Audubon Society - Official page: https://mitchelllake.audubon.org - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/san-antonio/activities/mitchell-lake-audubon-center-migratory-bird-sanctuary-and-wetland-natu--listing-6eda52d65ec02cb759fcaa5b ## About Mitchell Lake Audubon Center is a 1,200-acre natural oasis located on San Antonio's south side, situated along the globally significant Central Flyway bird migration corridor. During winter months, the sanctuary's 600-acre lake, mudflats, and protected wetland ponds host tens of thousands of migratory waterfowl, including American white pelicans, pintails, teals, shovelers, and majestic wading egrets. The center is exceptionally welcoming to families with young children. Families can borrow birding discovery backpacks equipped with youth binoculars, field guides, and nature bingo sheets from the historic 1910 Visitor Center. In addition to 7.5 miles of gentle walking trails through native pollinator gardens and riparian forest, the center offers a 4-mile vehicle driving tour around the wetlands, allowing parents with sleeping babies or toddlers to view spectacular wildlife from the warmth of their car. ADA-accessible restrooms, picnic tables, and shaded porches provide comfortable rest spots. ## Similar picks in San Antonio - [Scenic Overlook Nature Walk at Guadalupe River State Park](https://grassyknees.com/san-antonio/activities/scenic-overlook-nature-walk-at-guadalupe-river-state-park--listing-e1f3fafe3fd70c890124638a) — Thu, Nov 12 (+1 more date) · 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM · Guadalupe River State Park, Spring Branch · All ages · With admission · checked Oct 16. 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