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Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge
Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge
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9601 Fossil Ridge Road
Fort Worth, TX 76135
817-237-1111
Good-for-Kids Rating
BabiesToddlers & Pre-KSchool-Age KidsPre-Teens & Teens
Nature Center
Buffalo / Bison
Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge Description
A natural wonderland that's chock-full of fun for kids, from watching the bison herd to feeding them (via a hayride), canoeing, and guided hikes. Interpretive programs run throughout the year, while day camps are offered in the summer for kids from kindergarten through eighth grade and include age-appropriate activities, from building a log raft to getting up close and personal with (YUCK!) bugs. More than one-dozen trails offer families of every size the chance to explore, from quarter-mile jaunts to three-mile hikes.
Kid Tips
Babies: Most rails aren't suitable for strollers; try Limestone Ledge or the Boardwalk Loop if you need to stroll.
Toddlers & Pre-K: Give them a good leg stretching — and some up-close time with prarie dogs — on the one-mile Prarie trail.
Pre-Teens & Teens: Call ahead for a guided canoe tour to get them up close with beaver dams and other wild sights.
Planning Notes
- Interpret this. The center's interpretive center closes each day at 4:30 p.m.
- Picnic perfect. Picnics are a scenic event, with marked areas throught the center.
- Short on time? The main roads leads right to the bison viewing area if you're making just a quick stop.
Just the Facts
Hours: Open daily with seasonal hours: October to April from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.; May to September 8 a.m.- 7 p.m. Monday - Friday, and 7 a.m.- 7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.
Fees: Less than $10
Recommended Time: 1 - 2 hours
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