The VINS Nature Center is open daily from 10am – 4pm. The Forest Canopy Walk (excluding the Spider Web) and all Outdoor Exhibits are open. Our Indoor Exhibit – Birds Are Dinosaurs – is also open. Tickets must be purchased in advance. We ask that VINS Members reserve their free tickets online to comply with our safety guidelines.
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.
"My daughter and I enjoyed our visit yesterday very much. You continue to do outstanding work to preserve the natural world and educate people about your mission. I was very inspired by all that I saw and experienced. I wanted to share a photo of the volunteer that inspired me with her kindness, wealth of knowledge, and expertise in the care and handling of the amazing birds currently on site."
VINS Nature Center Visitor
"A must-visit! Perfect for social distancing - very safe and still so much to explore! The bald eagles were the highlight...and
the birds-are-dinosaurs exhibit is extremely well done, and the canopy walk is gorgeous (and easy even with little children)."
VINS Nature Center Visitor
"Fun place to go to and take your kids, close encounters with some of the most iconic birds - bald and golden eagles, snow owls etc., canopy trail is really cool."
VINS Nature Center Visitor
"Wonderful place for a day trip! Educational and amazing! Great staff that are helpful and very knowledgeable."
VINS Nature Center Visitor
"Awesome place to visit! The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and the birds are beautiful. The new treetop walk offers spectacular views of the surrounding pond, and the tall tower is a little scary! Come prepared to wear a mask and follow the safety guidelines set by the institute. Staff is very dedicated to making your visit a safe one!"
VINS Nature Center Visitor
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Curbside pickup is available: MON - FRI, 10 AM - 4 PM