Nature Center Hours
VINS Nature Center
10 AM to 5 PM Daily
Wild Bird Rehab
802.359.5000 x212
8 AM to 4:30 PM Daily
General Admission
Adults: $20
Youth (4-17): $17
(Must be accompanied by an adult)
VINS Members: Free
Children 3 & under: Free
Visit the VINS Nature Center
*We highly recommend prepurchasing your admission tickets. We welcome all walk-ins. If you are a VINS Member, please show your Membership digital card and a photo ID when you arrive at the Nature Center.
To use a Medicaid Card or your Library's VINS Membership Card, please show your card and purchase tickets upon entry.
By showing your valid VT or NH EBT card you can receive admission for $5 per person for up to two adults and two youth in your household. Children 3 and under are free. (P-EBT cards are not part of this discount program).
All exhibits (including the Forest Canopy Walk) are included with general admission.
Step into nature and experience all our outdoor exhibits in full swing! Get up close with majestic raptors, wander through the enchanting Songbird Aviary, climb and play in the Adventure Playscape, trek our scenic Nature Trails, and don’t miss the breathtaking Forest Canopy Walk!
The adventure continues indoors! Discover the fascinating world of birds in the Birds Are Dinosaurs exhibit, immerse yourself in the wonders of the Forest Exhibit, and come face-to-face with incredible creatures in the Reptile Room.
Book a Group Visit, Field Trip, or Scout Trip at a discounted rate.
Book a Private Experience.
Host your event at the VINS Nature Center.
Adults: $20
Youth (4-17): $17
(Must be accompanied by an adult)
VINS Members: Free
Children 3 & under: Free
*We highly recommend prepurchasing your admission tickets. We welcome all walk-ins. If you are a VINS Member, please show your Membership digital card and a photo ID when you arrive at the Nature Center.
To use a Medicaid Card or your Library's VINS Membership Card, please show your card and purchase tickets upon entry.
By showing your valid VT or NH EBT card you can receive admission for $5 per person for up to two adults and two youth in your household. (P-EBT cards are not part of this discount program).
All exhibits (including the Forest Canopy Walk) are included with general admission.
Step into nature and experience all our outdoor exhibits in full swing! Get up close with majestic raptors, wander through the enchanting Songbird Aviary, climb and play in the Adventure Playscape, trek our scenic Nature Trails, and don’t miss the breathtaking Forest Canopy Walk!
The adventure continues indoors! Discover the fascinating world of birds in the Birds Are Dinosaurs exhibit, immerse yourself in the wonders of the Forest Exhibit, and come face-to-face with incredible creatures in the Reptile Room.
Book a Group Visit, Field Trip, or Scout Trip at a discounted rate.
Book a Private Experience.
Host your event at the VINS Nature Center.
We offer relevant environmental education programs for adults, families, and school children; partner with leading conservation organizations to promote environmental science field research; and operate New England’s premier avian wildlife rehabilitation clinic at the VINS Nature Center.
The Center for Wild Bird Rehabilitation continues to receive injured birds from 8:00am – 4:00pm daily. Please call to alert staff that you are bringing an injured bird at 802.359.5000 x212 or after hours x510.
Accessibility
The VINS Nature Center campus is accessible for wheelchairs and strollers. Spend some time on our nature trails - the McKnight Trail and the Forest Canopy Walk are ADA-accessible, allowing visitors of all abilities and ages to experience the outdoors and get eye level with the treetops.
Pet Policy
The VINS Nature Center does not allow pets beyond the admissions area. Pets are permitted only in the parking lot and must be on a leash. Please pickup after your pet. Pets should not be left in a vehicle if the air temperature is above 70°F. If an animal is found without adequate care, barking incessantly, acting in an aggressive manner, or showing other signs of stress, the visitor will be contacted by staff and may be asked to leave. Trained service animals will be admitted to the VINS Nature Center.*
*Due to the lack of physical barriers between Aviary birds and guests, Service Animals are not permitted inside the Songbird Aviary.
Photo/Video Consent Policy
By purchasing or reserving tickets to visit the VINS Nature Center, you grant VINS the right to capture and use photographs and/or video recordings of you and your party during your visit. These images may be used in promotional materials, including but not limited to, social media, websites, publications, and advertisements, without compensation or further notice.
If you do not wish to have images of you or your minor children used by VINS, please notify a staff member upon arrival. You may be asked to wear a designated sticker or take other steps to opt out. VINS will make reasonable efforts to honor these requests but cannot guarantee exclusion from all background or crowd images.
EBT & Medicaid Program*
VINS is committed to offering quality environmental education experiences to all, regardless of financial ability. Because we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy the wonders of our Nature Center, we offer reduced admission to those who need it most.
- Only Vermont or New Hampshire EBT cards are accepted.
- By showing your valid VT or NH EBT card you can receive admission for $5 per person for up to two adults and two youth in your household. Children 3 and under are free.
- By showing your Medicaid card you will receive $5 admission.
*Please show your EBT or Medicaid card upon entry to the Nature Center.