the wild center

The Wild Center    

www.wildcenter.org
4.5/5
(981) · Museum in Tupper Lake, United States
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USA TODAY's #1 Science Museum in the Country - 2024 The Wild Center lets visitors explore the indoor exhibits, award-winning Wild Walk, Pines Play Area, live animal encounters, Forest Music, …
USA TODAY's #1 Science Museum in the Country - 2024 The Wild Center lets visitors explore the indoor exhibits, award-winning Wild Walk, Pines Play Area, live animal encounters, Forest Music, naturalist-led canoe trips, and much more.

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May 13, 2025
Fun place to visit with kids. Nice walking trails outside, fun attractions to visit along the trails. Nice nature center, the kids loved walking through the indoor portion, and we had a nice picnic l…Full review by Jess S
Dec 19, 2024
Spectacular light display! A definite must do when in the area. The kids had so much fun running around the little coursesFull review by Charchars43
Jul 21, 2024
This place is awesome! Highly recommend the canoe trip! Leanne, the guide, was very knowledgeable about wildlife, ecosystems and history of the area. Be sure to ask questions about beavers! So m…Full review by tdb1214
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Another Way to See the Adirondacks
NEW YORK – I've taken almost every opportunity to escape New York City for the seashores of Long Island, the hamlets of the …
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Discover the Story of the Adirondacks
The region is unique in the world. Surrounded by people, the Adirondacks house great expanses of nature interspersed with small to…
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Five Indoor Exhibits and Miles of Open Trails
Explore 81 acres (33 hectares) of New York open space at Tupper Lake's Wild Center, an indoor/outdoor science center running by Adir…
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A Standout Family Attraction
Nestled within the Adirondacks about 21 miles southwest of Saranac Lake, The Wild Center features 81 acres of forest and plenty of wildlif…
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Facts

Established:2006
Located:Tupper Lake, New York
Director:Stephanie Ratcliffe
Type:Science museum

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Are dogs on a leash allowed
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Hi Cruiser56- Dogs are not allowed at The Wild Center during open hours (10am - 5pm).
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Answer by Nick G · Jul 9, 2020
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Is it open year round
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I believe it is. Check their website to make sure.
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