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.
Pokémon Go Birding!
FEBRUARY 14 – Professor Oak needs your help to “catch” real-life Pokémon at VINS! Join the Great Backyard Bird Count by photographing birds at our feeders, then report your findings to our team of Pokémon scientists for identification and fun facts. As a reward, you’ll receive collectible cards for each species you discover and contribute to real-world bird research!
Winter Wildlife Celebration
FEBRUARY 21 – Vermont’s wildlife endure even in the coldest season! Discover how creatures like songbirds, raptors, reptiles, and reindeer survive the snow with activities like winter games in the Hawkfly or an up-close visit from the Vermont Reindeer Farm. Meet the resident VINS wildlife and uncover the wonders of winter!
Fairy Hunts
FEBRUARY 21 – Where do milkweed pods become bathtubs and beds, and acorn caps become dinnerware? In Fairy Town at VINS, of course! Join the Fairy Court to help search the forest for our hidden fairy friends in a scavenger hunt adventure. Learn about and connect with the natural world and discover a little magic along the way. You never know who is waiting for you behind the next tree or resting under the next bush.
