Nature Center Hours
VINS Nature Center
10am to 4pm Daily
Accepting Injured Birds
8am to 4pm Daily
802.359.5000 x212
General Admission
Adults: $17.50
Seniors (62 plus): $16.50
College Students: $16.50
(ID Required)
Educators & Veterans: $16.50
Youth (4-17): $15.00
Children 3 & under: Free
VINS Members: Free
SAFETY IS OUR PRIORITY!
It is our priority to create a safe and comfortable environment for all our guests and staff. Masks are required in all indoor spaces at the Nature Center, regardless of your vaccination status.
There are no domestic travel restrictions or quarantine guidelines in place for Vermont. Requirements for international travel can be found on the Vermont Health Department’s travel advisory webpage.
Visit the VINS Nature Center*
Admission tickets are not date-specific and may be used any day. There is no deadline.
*We highly recommend prepurchasing your admission tickets to avoid long lines at the welcome center. We welcome all walk-ins. If you are a VINS Member please show your membership card upon entry. To use an EBT Card (VT or NH), Medicaid Card, or your Library's VINS Membership Card, please show your card and purchase tickets upon entry.
All exhibits (including the Forest Canopy Walk) are included with general admission.
All outdoor exhibits are open: Raptors, Songbirds, Adventure Playscape, Nature Trails, and the amazing Forest Canopy Walk.
Our indoor exhibits are currently closed for public safety reasons due to Covid-19, including the Birds Are Dinosaurs exhibit and the Forest Exhibit.
Book a Private Experience (available in-person or virtually).
Shop at our Nature Store, or visit us online at store.vinsweb.org.
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 dogs on campus. Dogs are permitted only in the parking lot and must be on a leash. As required by the ADA, trained service animals may be admitted because of a disability. Please do not leave your dog unattended in your vehicle.
Group Rates*
Your library, tour bus, club, or organization may qualify for our discounted group rate; $12.50 Adults and $10.50 Youth. The size of a group qualifying for the discounted rate ranges from 12-200 people. Group rates include admission and a live animal program.
For questions or to register, please contact us at 802.359.5000 x221 or fill out the Contact Form.
*EBT and VINS Library Memberships do not apply to group admission.
EBT 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 EBT card you can receive $5 admission per person in your household.
- By showing your Medicaid card you will receive $5 admission.
*Please show your EBT card upon entry to the Nature Center.