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Exhibit Animals at the Science Center

Learn more about the individual exhibit animals at the Science Center.

Mammals

American Mink

American Mink

Black Bear

Black Bear

Bobcat

Bobcat

Coyote

Coyote

Fisher

Fisher

Gray Fox

Gray Fox

Mountain Lion

Mountain Lion

Red Fox

Red Fox

River Otter

River Otter

White-footed Mouse

White-footed Mouse

White-tailed Deer

White-tailed Deer

Birds

Bald Eagle

Bald Eagle

Barred Owl

Barred Owl

Broad-winged Hawk

Broad-winged Hawk

Goshawk

Goshawk

Great Horned Owl

Great Horned Owl

Red-shouldered Hawk

Red-shouldered Hawk

Red-tailed Hawk

Red-tailed Hawk

Turkey Vulture

Turkey Vulture

Reptiles and Amphibians

American Bullfrog

American Bullfrog

Gray Tree Frog

Gray Tree Frog

Green Frog

Green Frog

Painted Turtle

Painted Turtle

Spotted Turtle

Spotted Turtle

Fish

Brook Trout

Spotted Turtle

Yellow Perch

Yellow Perch

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Emily Morgan, 09/15/20
Since discovering this place a few years ago I have been in love. I make it a mission to visit at least once a year. Last year I even had my daughters birthday here! Most recent visit was Saturday when me and my husband were celebrating our wedding anniversary. I highly recommend this place. Animals are amazing and well taken care of. The path ways are also well tended to.
Stephen Trajeski, 07/18/22
This is a really big nature center with Science involved. Good for the kids and adults to learn some everyday things about animals and insects. Love the big moving insects as you walk through the park. Would of gave it 5 starts but most of the animals were not even there. The costs is $22 for Adults fyi. It was a nice donation!
Byron Styles, 09/03/19
A had a great time as did my 4 year old son. The dinosaur exhibit was awesome and I really emitted the walkthrough set up in a somewhat very natural setting. I'm normally not a big fan of caged wild animals but the broad variety of local wildlife they do have on exhibit were all injured in some way, shape, or form and wouldn't have survived had they not been rescued and prob wouldn't have survived had they been released back into the wild... So that was actual a small sigh of relief.
Ashley Arnone, 08/03/19
Lots to see, nice trails easy enough for a toddler to walk and explore. There is even a playground for kids. There is a picnic area just inside with plenty of tables and a place to buy snacks if you didn't pack your own.
Lynne Kraskouskas, 09/18/18
Great educational facility. Fun and educational for all ages. Very much enjoyed the sub-canopy boardwalk peppered with stations featuring different animals and ecosystems of the surrounding area. There are educational presentations with live animals as well as an otter exhibit. A few times a week, the otters are fed a "fishsicle" and it is amusing to watch them try and get their snacks. Didn't visit gift shop or go for a cruise. That's the great thing about this place, one can come back again and again and have a different experience. Locals or regular visitors to the region can purchase a membership and come and go. There is a nice picnic area and food during the summer season. It was not busy the day we visited, but I could see it being a lot busier. Educational, interesting AND shady.

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