Exhibits & Activities

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Nature Center Hours

VINS Nature Center
10 AM to 5 PM Daily

Wild Bird Rehab
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8 AM to 4:30 PM Daily

​Explore the VINS Nature Center

Beaver Lodge for Young Explorers

Beaver Lodge for Young Explorers

Our newest interactive space designed especially for our youngest visitors ages 3 and under.

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Forest Canopy Walk

Elevate your Perspective on a walkway through the treetops

Live Bird Programs

Live Bird Programs

Featuring our amazing Avian Ambassadors.

Enclosures

Bird Enclosures

Get up close to eagles, falcons, owls and more!

Private Experience

Private Experience

Get a unique, guided VINS experience.

Kyle Tansley

Artist Exhibition

Photographer Kyle Tansley displays wildlife photography.

Wild Eagles

Wild Bald Eagles

View wild Bald Eagles from the Forest Canopy Walk.

Nature Trails

Nature Trails

Explore our nature trails that
wind through the forest.

Songbird Exhibit

Songbird Aviary

View several species of native, wild songbirds.

Adventure Playscape

Adventure Playscape

A natural place for kids with elements for creative play.

Birds Are Dinosaurs

Birds Are Dinosaurs

Journey through 250 million years of avian evolution.

Forest

Forest Exhibit

Experience the sights and sounds of a natural forest.

Reptile

Remarkable Reptiles

Discover the amazing adaptations of our reptiles.

Troll Quest

Troll Quest

Discover the Kinderguardians of the Forest

Pop Up Play

Pop Up Play

Hands-on discovery, exploration, and fun.

Scavenger

Scavenger Hunts

Search for answers and explore the marvels of Mother Nature.