Trinity River Audubon Center

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Trinity River Audubon Center

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🥾 Hike · Dallas

2 hours · $ · No reservation needed

age fit
0–1 yr
★ 4.0
1–3 yrs
★ 4.0
3–5 yrs
★ 4.0
5–10 yrs
★ 4.0
  • 🚗
    About 40 min drive
    From Plano · Parking: Free lot at the center
  • 🍼
    Stroller-friendly
    Flat surfaces — bring the stroller
  • 🌳
    Little shade
    Great on sunny days · Good on cool days · Fine on cold days · Wind-OK
  • ⏱️
    Typical visit: 2 hours
    Best seasons: Spring · Fall · Winter

A wetland center on the edge of the Great Trinity Forest: several miles of flat trails and boardwalks pass ponds and prairie where you can spot herons, cormorants, and turtles, and inside there are live turtles and snakes plus a kids' discovery area, all for a few dollars.

💡 Tips
Admission is about $6 for adults and $3 for kids (free the third Thursday of each month, check the website), and it's usually closed Monday and Tuesday. Little shade, so bring hats and water; spring and fall mornings have the most birds.

What this place offers

✓wetland
✓boardwalk
✓bird watching
✓nature center
✓indoor exhibits
✓restrooms

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Sat 10/17
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Location

Dallas, Texas

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