gibbon conservation center

I took my children here for the first time after living in the area for over 20 years. It was a great learning experience and the kids loved all of the howling Gibbons

Most people have never heard of the Gibbon Conservation Center but if you are tired of taking the kids to the zoo try this place. Gibbons are wonderful to watch. If you don't know what they are, they are small apes that move through the trees with their long arms. It's open to the public on Saturday & Sunday 9:30 to noon. They will also book private tours & parties. Admission is from $5 to $15 and well worth it. Easy to get to with directions. I've been there numerous times with different friends. Remember it is a research center so you won't find anything fancy about it but you can get pretty close to the animals.

We have lived in Santa Clarita for 20 years and never visited the Gibbon Center until my son and daughter took me and my husband there for my birthday last May. It is in a quite isolated place but easy to find using the directions online. The guide for our tour was extremely knowledgeable and got these little apes to "sing" by playing back their singing on her laptop! What a concert. The gibbons seemed well taken care of even though they were in cages. They have been rescued so a great deal of effort is being made to fundraise to support them well. Most come from SE Asia where we will be visiting next November so I was very glad to learn more about these special animals before our trip.

Didn't even know it existed, until I saw a discount deal. The folks here (mostly volunteers) work hard to keep these animals healthy and happy. Get there early, to hear all the crazy noises! Location is a bit remote, as it should be. For sure worth a visit.

The Gibbon Conservation Center is a great place to learn about gibbons and see them up close. They sing, very loudly and it was nice to see them grouped together in family groups. There are several different species and it is nice to hear that they are helping with captive breeding and possible reintroduction to the wild for some of the most endangered species. They are looking to expand and be able to house more animals in larger enclosures soon but they are making due with what they have now as a non-profit.

It's hard to believe this place exists in SCV. If you haven't experienced going it's worth your time. Help support this center. What a great cause and dedicated people. A wonderful experience for children of all ages.

These are such cute primates... they are amusing, darling, and interesting. They 'sing' loudly in a simulataneous outbreak of barking, melodic chanting or maybe just loud Gibbons conversations about the humans visiting them. Some of these small Asian primates are endangered at this point. Many of the Gibbons there were grouped in enormous cages as a family. They are active and practically fly across the tops of branches. One stuck his hand out and around the padlock and jiggled and worked it like he was going to break out. It is a small property nestled in the mountains, so it takes a good while to drive out there and you can spend only an hr or so. You can go a scenic route one direction and the highway the other if you have the time. The scenic route is a wild, winding mountain road with incredible views. Bring water with you - no food sold. Great family half day trek but only open to the public on Sat. mornings.

This conservation center is a hop, skip, and a jump away from Magic Mountain. If you're in the area, or on your way to Magic Mountain, stop by and make a difference. The conservation center is open on Saturdays from 9:30 to noon. You can learn a lot about these endangered apes. The tour is super informative, and the staff is there to answer any questions you might have about the gibbons. The gibbons live in pretty spacious digs, and you'll see them swinging through their habitat. Learn about their familial units, and which gibbons are trying "dating" to be potential mates. The gibbons are active in the day, so you'll get to see them in action, and not just sleeping. If you're lucky, you might see a baby or two! The road to the conservation center is gravel, but you don't need a 4 wheel drive. Bring a hat and sunscreen, as you'll be in the sun walking around from habitat to habitat. Comfortable shoes are recommended; you'll be walking on dirt. Closed toe would be good as you need to step in a shallow pool of disinfectant before entering the center so the gibbons don't contract anything from us visiting! Restroom is a porta-potty. The center is very clean, and habitats doesn't smell like poo!

I just went to the Gibbon Conservation Center as an Assistant Caregiver for a Day, and I can't even describe how incredible it was. I fed the gibbons multiple times throughout the day, and being able to hand some of the gibbons food or have them take blueberries out of my hand was my favorite part. It was such a pleasure to learn about gibbons as a whole and each gibbon individually. The Gibbon Conservation Center does a lot with very little, and I was very impressed with their operation. I loved it, and I highly recommend it for animal lovers everywhere.

This is a nice little place to see some fun gibbons. They're extremely expressive and active. I could watch them all day.

Spend an afternoon getting closer to nature and learning about the Gibbons! The GCC offers the visitor all the information you could expect to find about the Gibbons. There are many different varieties there and the kids will love the cute little guys.

I stumbled upon this little gem a while back. It is hidden from view on a gravel road. Once inside it transports you to another place. A magical place free of stress, worries, and politics that seem to pop up everywhere. Admission is $10/adult and children under five are free. The staff and volunteers are caring and informative. They all have a sparkle in their eyes when talking about their apes. The gibbon song is nothing short of amazing. Bring your camera and capture some of the gibbons playing and singing. It is well worth the trip. The gift shop has gibbon dolls which are more realistic then stuffed animals normally are (no oversized eyes here).

Be sure to go at 10 am so that you can catch the docent led tour. You will have a much greater appreciation for the Center's work and for the personalities of the gibbons. Such a great place to visit.

Went here for a Mother's day trip and loved it. I generally love watching monkeys and other primates at zoos but here was a place right in my area where I could do it. There is a cost to get in but the money goes towards the cost of running the center so I didn't mind. The guides were all knowledgeable and friendly and there are places to sit and rest if you get tired.

A one of a kind place to learn about the smallest member of the ape family as they live in family units. Friendly and knowledgable folks with a passion for their work.