Welcome to VINS
The VINS Nature Center is open daily from 10am – 5pm. All outdoor exhibits are open: Raptors, Songbirds, Adventure Playscape, Nature Trails, and the amazing Forest Canopy Walk (excluding the Spider Web). In addition, our indoor exhibits are open: Birds Are Dinosaurs, Reptile Room, and the Forest Exhibit. Tickets must be reserved in advance.
Safety is Our Priority
It is our priority to create a safe and comfortable environment for all our guests and staff. Face masks and social distancing are required, with no exceptions to this policy.
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Nature Center Hours
VINS Nature Center
10am to 5pm Daily
Accepting Injured Birds
8am to 5pm Daily
802.359.5000 x212
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Or Face Covering
SOCIAL DISTANCE
6 Foot Minimum
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Ogden’s 40th Birthday
Ogden, the turkey vulture, is turning 40 years old! Join us for a Facebook Live Q&A and an in-person Meet & Greet* at the VINS Nature Center with one of VINS’s oldest animal ambassadors. We are so excited to celebrate Og and this milestone achievement! Before being transferred to VINS in 2002 from Rapid City,…
Introduction to Birding
MAY 22 – Want to get better at identifying birds by sight and sound? Join VINS for an early morning birding adventure through the forest habitats at the VINS Nature Center and culminating in the treetops on the Forest Canopy Walk.
Yoga in the Canopy
JUNE 6, 13, 20 & 27 – Welcome to a yoga class like you’ve never experienced before. Ascend into the treetops on the VINS Forest Canopy Walk and immerse yourself in the beauty of the early summer foliage. Expect a slow-flow class that will incorporate sun salutations, standing poses, balance poses, and brief meditation. All levels of experience are welcome.
