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Great Plains Nature Center

6232 E 29th St N, Wichita, Kansas 67220 USA

Budget

Open Now

Fri 9a-5p

Independent

A Kansas wildlife habitat in the city. Bird watching. Paved hiking trails. Discovery programs. Indoor wildlife observatory. Connecting people with nature. The Great Plains Nature Center is a cooperative partnership between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, and the City of Wichita Parks and Recreation Department. Together with the Friends of the Great Plains Nature Center (a 501(c)(3) organization), GPNC provides nature experiences to the community. Visit us to check out the Koch Habitat Hall exhibits with your grandchildren. Stop in for quiet reflection in the Bob Gress Wildlife Observatory. Or, pick up a Kansas critter memento in the Owl's Nest Gift Shop.

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Reviewed by
Codi Byington

65 Reviews
15 Helpful

June 17, 2023

Rated 5.0

Great stop! It was surprising how big and amazing it was since it is FREE! It has 3 unique trails with plaques all along them identifying wildlife and plants. The nature center itself was bigger than expected. It was also packed FULL of interactive exhibits. Kids and adults could spend a couple of hours here. There is also some animals in the nature center such as rescued birds, snakes, lizards, and turtles. Also, make sure you grab dome free turtle food before heading to the trails and feed the turtles in the pond right by the center.

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