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.
Includes premier birding sites, rare wildflowers and unlimited opportunities for outdoor adventure, including Acorn Acres, a one-acre natural playscape for children. A Natural National Landmark and on the National Registry of Historic Places (ancient Native American tribes, Mormon Trail, and Lewis and Clark).
The Nature Center features interactive educational touch screens, a nature-based children's play area, a gift shop and programs and events for all ages.
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 31-Sept. 6): M-F 8 AM-7 PM; S-S 8 AM-5 PM
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year's Day.
Includes premier birding sites, rare wildflowers and unlimited opportunities for outdoor adventure, including Acorn Acres, a one-acre natural playscape for children. A Natural National Landmark and on the National Registry of Historic Places (ancient Native American tribes, Mormon Trail, and Lewis and Clark).
The Nature Center features interactive educational touch screens, a nature-based children's play area, a gift shop and programs and events for all ages.
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 31-Sept. 6): 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