Fontenelle Forest, a privately owned non-profit and one of the largest private nature centers in the nation, features 17 miles of trails and over 1,500 acres of forest, prairie, wetlands.
A one-mile, ADA-accessible boardwalk offers wildlife observation and scenic views of the Missouri River.
The Forest contains premier birding sites, rare wildflowers and unlimited opportunities for outdoor adventure.
The Forest is a Natural National Landmark and is on the National Registry of Historic Places.
The Nature Center has a gallery featuring exhibits about nature and history, a nature-based children's play area and a gift shop.
A Raptor Woodland Refuge features a canopy-level exhibit featuring several non-releasable birds of prey.
Open Daily 8 AM-5 PM
Extended Summer Hours (May 20-Sept. 4): M-F 8 AM-7 PM; S-S 8 AM-5 PM
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year's Day.
A one-mile, ADA-accessible boardwalk offers wildlife observation and scenic views of the Missouri River.
The Forest contains premier birding sites, rare wildflowers and unlimited opportunities for outdoor adventure.
The Forest is a Natural National Landmark and is on the National Registry of Historic Places.
The Nature Center has a gallery featuring exhibits about nature and history, a nature-based children's play area and a gift shop.
A Raptor Woodland Refuge features a canopy-level exhibit featuring several non-releasable birds of prey.
Open Daily 8 AM-5 PM
Extended Summer Hours (May 20-Sept. 4): M-F 8 AM-7 PM; S-S 8 AM-5 PM
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year's Day.
Facility Amenities
- Gift Shop
- Picnic Areas
- Restrooms
- Nature Trails
Group Amenities
- Group Friendly
Parking Amenities
- Free Parking
- Parking Lot on Site
General Amenities
- Family Friendly
- ADA Compliant
- Adult: $11.00
- Senior (62+): $10.00
- Child (2-17): $8.00
- Children (2 and under) : $0.00
- Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Sat: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Sun: 8:00am - 5:00pm