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Sneak Preview of Baby Porcupines at Austin Nature & Science Center

by Chronicle Staff September 14, 2022October 30, 2025

Austin Parks and Recreation and the Friends of Austin Nature & Science Center presented a sneak peek of a 4-month-old porcupine at the center on Tuesday, September 13.
Austin Parks and Recreation and the Friends of Austin Nature & Science Center presented a sneak peek of a 4-month-old porcupine at the center on Tuesday, September 13.
Austin Parks and Recreation and the Friends of Austin Nature & Science Center presented a sneak peek of a 4-month-old porcupine at the center on Tuesday, September 13.
Austin Parks and Recreation and the Friends of Austin Nature & Science Center presented a sneak peek of a 4-month-old porcupine at the center on Tuesday, September 13.
Austin Parks and Recreation and the Friends of Austin Nature & Science Center presented a sneak peek of a 4-month-old porcupine at the center on Tuesday, September 13.
Austin Parks and Recreation and the Friends of Austin Nature & Science Center presented a sneak peek of a 4-month-old porcupine at the center on Tuesday, September 13.
Austin Parks and Recreation and the Friends of Austin Nature & Science Center presented a sneak peek of a 4-month-old porcupine at the center on Tuesday, September 13.
Austin Parks and Recreation and the Friends of Austin Nature & Science Center presented a sneak peek of a 4-month-old porcupine at the center on Tuesday, September 13.
Austin Parks and Recreation and the Friends of Austin Nature & Science Center presented a sneak peek of a 4-month-old porcupine at the center on Tuesday, September 13.
Austin Parks and Recreation and the Friends of Austin Nature & Science Center presented a sneak peek of a 4-month-old porcupine at the center on Tuesday, September 13.
Austin Parks and Recreation and the Friends of Austin Nature & Science Center presented a sneak peek of a 4-month-old porcupine at the center on Tuesday, September 13.
Austin Parks and Recreation and the Friends of Austin Nature & Science Center presented a sneak peek of a 4-month-old porcupine at the center on Tuesday, September 13.
Austin Parks and Recreation and the Friends of Austin Nature & Science Center presented a sneak peek of a 4-month-old porcupine at the center on Tuesday, September 13.
Austin Parks and Recreation and the Friends of Austin Nature & Science Center presented a sneak peek of a 4-month-old porcupine at the center on Tuesday, September 13.
Austin Parks and Recreation and the Friends of Austin Nature & Science Center presented a sneak peek of a 4-month-old porcupine at the center on Tuesday, September 13.
Austin Parks and Recreation and the Friends of Austin Nature & Science Center presented a sneak peek of a 4-month-old porcupine at the center on Tuesday, September 13.
Austin Parks and Recreation and the Friends of Austin Nature & Science Center presented a sneak peek of a 4-month-old porcupine at the center on Tuesday, September 13.
Austin Parks and Recreation and the Friends of Austin Nature & Science Center presented a sneak peek of a 4-month-old porcupine at the center on Tuesday, September 13.
Austin Parks and Recreation and the Friends of Austin Nature & Science Center presented a sneak peek of a 4-month-old porcupine at the center on Tuesday, September 13.
Austin Parks and Recreation and the Friends of Austin Nature & Science Center presented a sneak peek of a 4-month-old porcupine at the center on Tuesday, September 13.
One of the residents of the Austin Nature & Science Center. The collection brings together wildlife of Central Texas – many of whom excel at hiding from humans – to educate people about the animals around us.
Moxie the Bobcat, one of the residents of the Austin Nature & Science Center.
Moxie the Bobcat, one of the residents of the Austin Nature & Science Center.
Duchess, the Red Tailed Hawk. Like all the bird residents of the Austin Nature & Science Center, she is a rescued animal who would not be able to survive in the wild. Duchess arrived at the Center in 2007 with a broken wing, and has permanent neurological damage. The staff have added extra padding to the floor of her home to make sure she does not injure herself.
Pogo, the Common Raven. Like all the bird residents of the Austin Nature & Science Center, he is a rescued animal who would not be able to survive in the wild. In Pogo’s case, he was an imprinted pet, found in Downtown Austin in 2011 with a permanently injured wing and a leash on his leg.
Pogo, the Common Raven. Like all the bird residents of the Austin Nature & Science Center, he is a rescued animal who would not be able to survive in the wild. In Pogo’s case, he was an imprinted pet, found in Downtown Austin in 2011 with a permanently injured wing and a leash on his leg.
A Texas Spiny Lizard, one of the residents of the Austin Nature & Science Center.
A Rough Green Snake, one of the residents of the Austin Nature & Science Center.
A Texas River Cooter, one of the residents of the Small Wonders display at the Austin Nature & Science Center.
The Small Wonders exhibit at the Austin Nature & Science Center. The facility is currently being renovated to provide improved habitats for the residents.

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