Home to home to more than 370 species of birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians, this urban preserve is located on Houston's southeast side, in the NASA area. Over 220 species of birds reside or rely on the center as a safe resting-place on their migratory journeys. Armand Bayou Nature Center lies along the Central Flyway, the largest migratory bird route in North America. The center is part of the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail and one the coastal preserves designated under the Texas Coastal Preserve Program of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.