Springs Preserve

Beautiful grounds and great place to enjoy nature. Plan on lots of walking, this is a great location to hike. The butterfly house was beautiful but not very many butterflies compared to other butterfly house I've visited. The train ride was a good way to hear of the history of the preserve. Bring lots of water we had a hard time finding a spot to purchase a bottle in here and you will need it.

This place was so much fun! We had spent the whole week drinking and gambling and fancied a break from the strip and old town so jumped in an uber to the springs preserve. Was really lovely to see some wildlife and have a walk around in some greenery. We also visited the butterfly house and museums, the space themed section was brilliant, loads of interactive stuff. I got the impression this place was primarily for kids, but me and my partner had a blast.

Would recommend visiting before 3 PM to be able to see the butterfly habitat. Butterfly habitat closes at 3 PM - truly a wonderful experience to interact with the butterflies. Friendly staff. Lots of parking and lots to see here. Almost no wait time to enter the preserve in the afternoon. Worth visiting if you're in the area. "$9.95 adults, $4.95 children ages 3-17, free for children ages 2 and under."

I love this. My 10 year old had a blast. So many interactive activities if you happen to visit Vegas. The kids will love it. The price is very affordable and worth it. We came in mid noon so the animals were hiding due to the heat. I recommend to come early as soon as it opens. Bring your bottle water they have plenty of water stations for refills. There was a live glow in the dark scorpions, interactive simulations helicopter ride, the Vegas Old Town replicas, free train ride and the costs to get in were amazing and our family learned a lot about science and history. Best of all its cooler in the inside. During summer it can get really hot in Vegas.

One of my favorite places to spend the day with my kids! It's easy to spend the entire day here, there's so much to see and do. We loved seeing the butterflies, that's such a great little exhibit! It's beyond worth getting a membership here, the Springs Preserve is a local gem for sure.

This place always has nice displays and is so much bigger than you would expect. There's only one place to eat here. However, the gift shop is a nice size and has snacks you can purchase. Just an FYI, the gift shop does not accept cash. I highly recommend.Visited onWeekendWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNoPrice for adult entry$6–10

Amazing place for all ages. Toddler and kid friendly with lots of hands-on things to do, multiple museums, gardens, animals, a train, trails, a boomtown, and more. Go as early as possible because if you love exploration and learning, you could spend all day here easily. The Flash Flood experience is really cool!

Awesome experience at this 180 acre preserve, with multiple museums, plus Las Vegas town replica from 1905! Tram ride around the preserve is available, but we did not get the chance as it was closed 1 hour before closing. Get here early! Affordable ticket price at $10 maximum. Great place for kids!Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNoPrice for adult entry$6–10

Springs Preserve is about 2.5 to 3 miles west of downtown Las Vegas. I didn't realize the size of this place until I went on the train ride. I strongly recommend this. If you are into hiking, there are trails as well. The long history, culture, natural geography and habitat of Las Vegas and surrounding area are highlighted in the excellent exhibits. The many waves of Native people were described by the archeology of the area as well as historical record. Long before the metropolitan expansion of the Vegas Valley, springs here created "the meadows" which in Spanish is "Las Vegas". Boomtown 1905 gives a sample of what life was like at that time. A quaint village. Considering the U.S. Census shows a population of 25 in 1900 and 800 in 1910. 32 times as many people. That's a boom. The history of toys was a great interactive exhibit. There are many existing historic structures on site that have been preserved and restored. Don't forget to stop at the gift shop before you leave. Next time, I need to stop at the Waterworks.

The butterfly exhibit was so beautiful! But truthfully the best part was the museum. There are so many hands on things to do here with kids. And a beautiful venue for weddings. Every time I come there is a wedding happening. Playground: Playground looked clean and maintained. Better than public parks.