Hours-Tuesday-Saturday:10:00 a.m. til 4:00 p.m.Sunday:1:00 p.m. til 4:00 p.m.Or by Appointment
We are closed on Mondays and Holidays. 620-783-5207
The Southeast Kansas Nature Center is operated by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism's wildlife education section. The nature center features live animal exhibits, hands-on exploration drawers and displays, a live beehive, bird-watching area, environmental education videos, and much more.
A few things to remember when visiting the center:
-Entry is free.
-No pets are allowed in the building.
-Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
-Folks who have been in the creek must dry off before entering the building. You may leave wet shoes outside.
-Swimming suits/trunks are not proper clothing attire, you must have a shirt/cover-up on to enter the nature center.
-Running, rough-housing, and bad language are not tolerated in the building.
-Tapping on the glass of animal cages or picking them up is prohibited. Harassing our animal ambassadors can result in our staff/volunteers asking you to leave.
-Please finish food/drinks outside, you will be asked to leave them at the front counter while visiting the center.
Thank you!
We share space, land, water, air with many species on this part of the Earth called Kansas. The stewardship and wise use of our natural resources is everyone's responsibility. As part of continuing commitment to this responsibility, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism created the Wildlife Education Service ( WES) in 1981. The WES utilizes field staff, educational programs, and resources to enhance the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of Kansas' natural resources, especially wildlife.
Environmental Education
