Address: 6232 E. 29th St. North

District: District 1

Acres: acreage included in Chisholm Creek Park

General Information

The Great Plains Nature Center represents a joint venture between the United States Department of Interior, Fish and Wildlife Services; the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks; and the City of Wichita.

This 22,000 sq. ft. nature center will provide residents and visitors with a place to learn about natural resources and interact with the wildlife and habitats of the great plains region. This facility includes a 200-seat auditorium designed for public education and 6,400 sq. ft. of interior space devoted to state-of-the-art interpretive exhibits including: full scale prairie dioramas, a 320-cubic foot aquarium, children’s interactive centers, dramatic, hand-painted murals and computer generated graphics and illustrations. The Center is currently open for scheduled programs only.

The Nature Center is linked to four miles of wheelchair accessible nature trails traversing tallgrass prairies, wetlands and riparian woodland.

Amenities

Find out more by visiting the Great Plains Nature Center web site!

• Aquarium (2,400 gallons)
• Auditorium (200 seats)
• Classrooms
• Exhibit Hall (3,400 sq.ft.)
• Gift shop/bookstore
• Offices for Nature staff and Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks Regional Office
• Wildlife observatory

Public Art

None

Park Map

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