The Nature Discovery Center is a screened-in pavilion situated in the middle of Shangri La's cypress/tupelo swamp, offering visitors a unique and interactive way to explore the fascinating world of nature. As the sounds of the swamp echo through the pavilion, some lucky visitors will come eye-to-eye with snakes and other creatures that have found a home in Shangri La. Those who don't mind a little mud can dig through pond water to explore the amazing world of invertebrates, and a spotting scope allows guests to spy on animals in the swamp or nesting birds in the heronry. Each activity offers an engaging sensory experience of the magical world that is Shangri La.