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The Great Plains Nature Center is a natural oasis in the middle of Wichita, KS. Explore the ecosystems of the Great Plains through indoor exhibits, outdoor paved walking trails, and weekly educational programs.
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Great Plains Nature Center, Wichita, Kansas. 13,940 likes · 260 talking about this · 21,774 were here. Exhibits and animals highlighting all that KS nature has to offer. Paved hiking trails and programs.
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Investigate native Kansas wildlife and develop an appreciation for the environment while traveling through 240-acre Chisholm Creek Park via two miles of accessible trails through wetlands, prairie and riparian habitats. The indoor museum features animals of the plains and an aquarium.
- 6232 E. 29th St. N, Wichita, 67220, KS
- (316) 683-5499
Great Plains Nature Center. 120 reviews. #10 of 165 things to do in Wichita. Nature & Wildlife Areas. Closed now. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. About. A Kansas wildlife habitat in the city. Bird watching. Paved hiking trails. Discovery programs. Indoor wildlife observatory. Connecting people with nature.
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The climate of the Great Plains and the effects of European settlement; Hands-on area for interactive learning; 2,200-gallon aquarium, featuring local sport fishes; Bob Gress Wildlife Observatory; Rotating live animal exhibits
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316-683-5499. Get Directions. Educational Center Information. Great Plains Nature Center Alert. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza – a rapidly spreading viral disease that can infect birds – has been detected in Kansas.
Located in Central Riverside Park at 700 Nims, the Kansas Wildlife Exhibit features exhibits with a modern, naturalistic design which ensures the health and comfort of the animals. Opened in 1988, it continues a long tradition of zoos at that location.