Welcome to VINS
The VINS Nature Center is open daily from 10am – 4pm.
All outdoor exhibits are open: Raptors, Songbird Aviary, Adventure Playscape, Nature Trails, and the amazing Forest Canopy Walk. Our indoor exhibits are open: Birds Are Dinosaurs, Forest Exhibit, and Reptile Room.
We highly recommend prepurchasing your admission tickets. We welcome all walk-ins.
Contact Us
Nature Center Hours
VINS Nature Center
10 AM to 4 PM Daily
Wild Bird Rehab
802.359.5000 x212
8 AM to 4:30 PM Daily
Visitor Programs
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Natural Wonders
Daily 10:30 AM
A journey of discovery through the wonders of the natural world. -
Raptors Up Close
Daily 11 AM
Explore the natural world through the eyes of raptors. -
Songbird Aviary Tour
Daily 12:30 PM
Spend some time with our songbirds as they fly around you. -
Raptor Feeding Time
Daily 2 PM
Join our raptor care-givers for feeding time.
A Forest of Lights
NOVEMBER – JANUARY – Experience winter magic as thousands of lights transform the VINS Nature Center into an enchanted wonderland. Stroll through spectacular displays featuring this year’s new attractions: the Sparkle Dome, Fiery Tower, Dancing Lights Pavilion, and Under the Black Light Sea. Don’t miss the chance to immerse yourself in this seasonal wonder! Note: This event is sold out.
Sensory Friendly Hour at VINS
JANUARY 3 – Join us for Sensory Friendly Hour at VINS, a special morning experience designed for visitors who prefer a quieter, less crowded environment. For one hour (9am – 10am), we minimize noise, crowds, and other sensory stimuli throughout our exhibits and trails.
Forest Storytime
JANUARY 8, 15, 22, & 29 – Join an Educator for our early learner’s storytime sessions. We’ll read stories, play games, sing songs, and laugh with puppets. Each session will focus on a different topic to learn about animals, plants, or other wonders of nature. This experience is designed to help promote connection, exploration, curiosity, and joy for the outdoors. (For ages 5 and younger).
