Wichita Falls Nature Center and Butterfly Experience
Discover Nature and Butterflies at River Bend Nature Center in Wichita Falls Texas
Texas
people
1 participant
hour
- • Explore the River Bend Nature Center in Wichita Falls, Texas
- • Enjoy an Engaging 1 to 2 Hour Experience with Live Exhibits
- • Witness the Unique Ruby N. Priddy Butterfly Conservatory
Why We Love This Unique Experience
Experience the wonders of nature at River Bend Nature Center with the Skip the Line: General Admission Ticket. This unique destination offers a delightful escape into a world teeming with vibrant flora and fauna. Perfect for families, nature enthusiasts, or anyone looking to enjoy a day out, River Bend Nature Center promises an enriching experience that connects visitors with their natural surroundings.
Upon arrival, jump straight into the adventure without the hassle of waiting in long lines. Explore Peyton’s Place, where colorful butterflies flutter among a dazzling array of flowering plants. Delve into the fascinating exhibits at the Bryant Edwards Learning Center, showcasing live turtles, salamanders, and a variety of intriguing insects. Don’t miss the Ruby N. Priddy Butterfly and Nature Conservatory, an expansive glass structure featuring prairie dogs, turtles, and aquatic life, set amidst beautifully landscaped gardens. With over 17 acres of trails, wetlands, and a children’s garden to uncover, every corner of River Bend offers something new to discover!
Whether for a family outing, a fun day with friends, or a thoughtful gift for a loved one, the Skip the Line: General Admission to River Bend Nature Center is an ideal choice. Share the joy of nature and the thrill of exploration, making memories that will last a lifetime. This experience is not just a ticket; it’s a gateway to adventure and discovery!
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Experience Overview:
Skip The Line: General Admission To River Bend Nature Center TicketRiver Bend Nature Center (RBNC) is a 20 acre, non-profit environmental education facility. River Bend connects people to their natural environment through educational activities, environmental awareness, and conservation examples. Our most popular attractions are Peyton’s Place which is filled with flowering plants and hundreds of gorgeous, living butterflies. The Bryant Edwards Learning Center contains over 30 live exhibits, such as turtles, salamanders, insects, and frogs. There is always plenty to see and observe! The Ruby N. Priddy Butterfly and Nature Conservatory is a one-of-a-kind, state-of-the-art, 7,000 sq. ft. glass structure. It is home to prairie dogs, fish, turtles, and butterflies, and is landscaped with prairie grasses, trees, shrubs, and wildflowers of the Rolling Plains. RBNC has over 17 acres of bottomland forest, trails, gardens, and wetlands. Come on out and see River Bend Nature Center, it is truly a special place to explore and learn.
Meeting Point
River Bend Nature Center
2200 3rd St, , Wichita Falls, 76301-3041, Texas
What to expect:
Duration: between 1 hour and 2 hours
River Bend Nature Center
2200 3rd St, , Wichita Falls, 76301-3041, Texas
Bryant Edwards Learning Center – Exhibit Hall
The exhibit hall contains numerous live exhibits, from amphibians to arachnids there is plenty to see and observe! Seasonal exhibits ensure that there’s always something new to discover at RBNC!
Ruby N. Priddy Butterfly and Nature Conservatory
The Ruby N. Priddy Butterfly and Nature Conservatory is a one-of-a-kind, state-of-the-art, 7,000 sq. ft. glass structure. It is stocked with native butterflies and landscaped with prairie grasses, trees, shrubs, and wildflowers of the Rolling Plains. Visitors can find many engaging activities in this indoor nature lab. There are over 100 native plant species and displays of area wildlife including prairie dogs, ornate box turtles, Bob White Quail, and much more! Visitors can even observe native aquatic life in an indoor pond! Natural plant cycles unfold throughout the conservatory throughout the year.
Peyton’s Place
Come out and see RBNC’s butterfly enclosure! Peyton’s Place is filled with flowering plants and hundreds of gorgeous, living butterflies. These beautiful, delicate creatures will delight you as they flutter through the vegetation, stop to sip nectar, and occasionally land on lucky visitors.
Nature Trails and Wetlands
RBNC has over 17 acres of bottomland forest and wetlands. Come on out and see if you can spot native birds such as cardinals, blue jays, woodpeckers, mockingbirds, robins, wrens, and red-winged blackbirds. We also have families of skunks, grey fox, raccoons, opossums, and so much more!
Rotary North Library
The library contains many resources, including field guides, children’s stories, and computers.
Nature Gift Shop
Your source for nature-themed and eco-friendly gifts for all ages!
Elizabeth Prothro Pavilion and J. S. Bridwell Terrace
The Elizabeth Prothro Pavilion is a 7,000 sq.ft. outdoor covered area overlooking 15 acres of wooded forest. The J.S. Bridwell Terrace is an uncovered area that’s planted with native vegetation, both are great places to relax and enjoy a nice picnic!
United Children’s Garden
The Children’s Garden is teeming with life, take a walk down the winding path and discover a waterfall and pond, flowers, butterflies, dig for dinosaur bones and more!
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Details & Important Info
Additional Experience Details & Important Information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellations & Refunds
Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds
Changes to reservations for tickets can be made until 3 days prior to the date scheduled. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.
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River Bend Nature Center
Product SKU: US-5521-0001
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Wichita Falls River Bend Nature Center Exploration
Texas
people
1 participant
hour
- • Explore the River Bend Nature Center in Wichita Falls, Texas
- • Enjoy an Engaging 1 to 2 Hour Experience with Live Exhibits
- • Witness the Unique Ruby N. Priddy Butterfly Conservatory
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