Lakeside Nature Center

Reviews

Bill Kusmit

Wow, this is a great little place. Leashed pets are welcome. There are cool rock formations and limestone glades. You can walk down over a stream, and there is a pipe in a bridge to check out. It's not very big however but there is a dog park near by to tucker out your pooch. I have not been inside, but they even have a wildlife emergency rooms. It is probably really cool for kiddo.

Jennifer Silvey

Lakeside Nature Center is a wonderful place to spend a few hours exploring nature and our group had a great time. The kiddos picked up the scavenger hunt pages and we helped them find the animals and answer the questions as we made our way through the space and the exhibits. There truly is something for everyone. After we went through the indoor experience, we went outside and completed one of the nature hikes. Next time we go we will do the hike portion first and then the indoor portion after. The trails are very well maintained, the facilities are exceptionally clean, and I have zero complaints. This space is super accessible and we will absolutely be returning here. They have a wonderful outside covered picnic area, you can rent an indoor space for parties, and they also provided scheduled tours. There is also a wildlife sanctuary here. Please do go check Lakeside Nature Center out!

Jake Phillips

Visited KC from the UK, and decided to visit here for a couple of hours. Its a lovely little nature centre. A nice little selection of animals on show. With all the learning materials on offer I felt like it was more aimed towards children and school visits. The walks around the centre were lovely, especially on the sunny day we picked to visit. All the animals looked well look after.

Stitches11

My family and I had a great time here. The nature center is clean, the animals/creatures on display look like they're well taken care of, and the employees were very nice. The bald eagle was my kid's favorite. We hiked all of the little trails on the grounds and enjoyed a nice lunch in the picnic area. I would definitely recommend visiting!

Thomas M. Hawkins, Jr.

Early afternoon activity. Good selection of live birds, reptiles, and interesting facts about our local nature. Convenient parking. Easy access for all.

Meghan Curtis (Tilly)

I feed a lot of feral/stray cats which attracted a rather large & growing population of Possums to my yard. I read that possums frequently move around, however, the ones I feed tend to stick around because kibble and water is plentiful and they get grapes & bananas ☺️ On one of the last coldest nights of winter, we watched one of the possums walk into the street, fall over, and become completely immobilized. He appeared to be having a hard time holding his head up and walking straight. We carried him back to the yard and cared for him over the next few days - On the 4th morning, I went out to fill up his water and kibble under the porch and I noticed he wasn’t tucked away sleeping so I walked around the side of the house and found him fallen over and stuck to the ice. Food, water, and love didn’t seem to be enough and all hope for the little guy turned to desperation in finding the help he needed. I did a little googling and found the Lakeside Nature Center - called them immediately and was greeted by the sweetest gal who was eager to help us! They help some of our neighborhood wildlife and our Possum was on the list. We packed up our little friend and brought him to these kind people - They took him in without hesitation and rushed him to the back where they immediately got started on his care. They did not ask for a fee of any kind, but in its place was a donation jar. We were more than happy to pitch in to support this incredible place and all that they do for our community critters. After handing over our little guy, we walked around the grounds and to our surprise, discovered some really nice trails and a beautiful facility. The perfect place for a day out with the family!! Our friend: A couple of days later, I called to check in on “Possy” and was given the unfortunate news - Due to broken/rotten/missing teeth, he had been suffering from a severe infection that spread through his entire body over time. He was beyond saving when we found him in that state. The caretakers at this facility did all they could to help the little guy. Knowing they care for all life is reassurance enough that this place is highly recommended for an educational day with the kids, a leisure meander through the trees, or a place to bring a suffering critter for help. Thank you for all you do 🙏🏻

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Business Hours
Monday:ClosedTuesday:09:00AM - 16:00PMWednesday:09:00AM - 16:00PMThursday:09:00AM - 16:00PMFriday:09:00AM - 16:00PMSaturday:09:00AM - 16:00PMSunday:09:00AM - 16:00PM

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Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible entrance
• Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Activities

• Hiking

Amenities

• Picnic tables
• Public restroom

Children

• Good for kids
• Kid-friendly hikes

Pets

• Dogs allowed

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