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Added by Jopie, at 11 May 2016
Opening Hours
- Monday Closed
- Tuesday 12:00 – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday 12:00 – 6:00 PM
- Thursday 12:00 – 6:00 PM
- Friday 12:00 – 6:00 PM
- Saturday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday 12:00 – 6:00 PM
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11 Reviews
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04 December 2017
Very cool place, this was our first time visiting the center, for a birthday party. Facility was clean, and the staff was friendly and very patient with the many small children.
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22 November 2017
Beautiful location. Lovely environment. Fabulous kids play date!
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17 September 2017
Great, "hidden" park. Plenty of room for a group to have fun. There's two good sized pavilions, playgrounds and there is a nature/wildlife center that has reptiles and stuff to look at. Great for kids.
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27 August 2017
The park is a great inexpensive way to occupy your young kids. They have live animals available for them to see and touch . The creek is a short walk for your own fun experience with nature. They have excellent facilities, (pavilion, play ground equipment, and bathrooms). Fun for the whole family.
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04 August 2017
Amazing but small nature center. The building and animals inside are cool but what's really cool is the whole park. I saw birds and butterflies I never see, great little trails and a Creek. More to the point the Park service runs some amazing programs there. I highly recommend the summer camp.
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28 May 2017
Great place to take the family for a day trip. Nice long trails to see many different wildlife. Dogs (leashed) are welcome which is great to get your pooches some exercise. The guided tours were awesome as well. Looking forward to their summer programs.
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13 February 2017
Inside the nature center you'll find several types of native animals (and a few imports like the Vietnamese walking sticks), knowledgeable volunteers and full time employees, science toys, educational programs on the wide-screen, and some really comfortable rocking chairs. Some highlights: king, black/rat, and corn snakes, lizards, and the central display, the turtle pool. The animals are frequently brought out of their habitats to meet guests, and occasionally guests are invited to help feed them. Outside, you'll find some 130 acres of varied terrain and environments to explore, including a playground, several wading areas along Catoctin Creek, a large eastern white pine grove with debris shelter displays, fire pit, hiking paths, and newly planted reforestation areas. It's fairly easy to spend several hours here, all for free! The fire pit and picnic pavilion are available for rent for private events.
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18 December 2016
Very beautiful setting with a playground, walking trails, puppets and nature related toys, and local wild life
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15 October 2016
This is a beautiful nature center. My family has visited on many occasions for many different reasons, and we've always enjoyed it. The classes for kids are fun and informative, and taught by funny, engaged, knowledgeable individuals. The nature center has a good variety of exhibits and games for children, is staffed by friendly and welcoming people, has great, convenient hours, and is well worth a visit. There are a variety of trails at skill levels appropriate for varied ages and mobilities, that despite being on the same property, feel very different. There is a huge, fun playground. Their seasonal festivals are always fun. This nature center is a great asset for county residents!
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14 October 2016
This place is great for children. There is a full playground, trails, regular activities, live exhibit of snakes, turtles, tarantula, hissing cockroaches, stuffed animals etc There are scheduled activities for children and they have wireless internet available.
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18 May 2016
Lovely nature center with great programs for kids off all ages. Cute sensory walking trail, playground, live animal displays, butterfly garden, educational toys, and more. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. Lots of parking and pavilions for picnics. I defiantly recommend this little gem in the Catoctin region.
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