Wander around the Lakeside Nature Center

Swope Park's Lakeside Nature Center is located at 4701 E. Gregory Blvd. International Architects Atlier, Inc. designed the award-winning facility, which opened in 1999. As you explore the exciting displays, the large windows make you feel as if you're on a walk through the woods. Large aquariums with fish and turtles, a Bald Eagle exhibit, a weathering area with owls and hawks, and a variety of snake displays encourage visitors to take their time learning about the native wildlife.

Donations from the Missouri Department of Conservation, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, the Friends of Lakeside Nature Center, and the City of Kansas City, Missouri helped to fund the construction.

Naturalists protect wildlife and provide educational programmes for individuals and groups. Classes are held in Swope Park's Nature Center Classroom, on the nearby trails, on the marsh trail, and at the Camp Lake of the Woods facilities. Lakeside Nature Center has the state's second largest wildlife rehabilitation program and is the only facility in Missouri that combines wildlife rehabilitation with extensive environmental education programming.

Google rating: 4.7/5
Phone: +1 816-513-8960
Address: 4701 E Gregory Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64132, United States
Website: https://www.lakesidenaturecenter.org/