COVID Safety Policy
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Nature Center Hours
VINS Nature Center
10am to 4pm Daily
Accepting Injured Birds
8am to 4:30pm Daily
802.359.5000 x212
What's Open
Outdoors
Forest Canopy Walk
Raptor Exhibits
Song Bird Exhibit
Nature Trails
Adventure Playscape
Indoors
Birds Are Dinosaurs
Updated December, 2020
Visitor Expectations
At the VINS Nature Center, it is our priority to create a safe environment for all our visitors and staff. We ask all visitors to follow our COVID Visitor Expectations.
VINS will refuse entry to anyone who does not comply with our COVID Visitor Expectations.
Follow Travel Guidelines if Visiting From Out-of-State
All out-of-state travelers must take proper precautions prior visiting our Nature Center. Check Vermont Cross State Travel Guidelines for more information and to find out if you need to quarantine. Out-of-state visitors arriving in Vermont must meet the conditions listed below.
View Out-of-State Visitor Conditions
Low Number of Active Cases
Visitor has traveled from a region with a low number of active cases per population, there is no quarantine required.
14-Day Quarantine
Visitor has completed a 14-day quarantine in their home and traveled directly to Vermont in a personal vehicle without making any stops.
7-Day Quarantine and Negative Test
Visitor has completed a 7-day quarantine in their home, received negative test results, and traveled directly to Vermont in a personal vehicle without making any stops.
Masks Required
VINS Nature Center requires all visitors two years and older to wear a mask or face covering over their nose and mouth at all times. No exceptions, even for those with medical conditions. If you are unable to wear a mask for any reason, please do not visit at this time.
If you forgot your mask, do not worry! We have complimentary masks at our Admissions window, please ask.
Maintain Social Distancing
Stay at least six feet away from others while in our exhibits, on the trails and during live animal programs.
If You Are Sick, Stay Home
Please visit us another day if you are feeling sick.
Wash Your Hands
Hand sanitizing stations are available throughout the VINS Nature Center for visitor use.
Admission
Visitors will be asked to provide contact information which allows us to reach you in case there is a health concern.
We require that you reserve your tickets in advance (including VINS Members).
Additional Safety Measures
Some exhibits have been modified to allow for one-way traffic flow through them.
Restrooms are available for visitors, limited to one family at a time.
What’s Open
Outdoors:
Forest Canopy Walk, Raptor Exhibits, Song Bird Exhibit, Nature Trails, Adventure Playscape
Indoors:
Birds Are Dinosaurs Exhibit