Do you ever believe know about 289 acre of nature preserve and museum located at center of the city.
One of the must go places for anyone who resides near McKinney / around Dallas / North Texas.
This nature museum opened in 1967 and visitors count 100,000 annually!!.
The 289 acre nature preserve is a haven for more than 240 species of birds, mammals, and reptiles !!
Not just nature preserve, they made unbelievable life size animatronic dinosaurs !!
Kids have their own special place to go just because of the real Roaring dinosaur.
Kids will run wild by hearing the live dinosaur sound.
Real Encounter by 46- foot T- Rex and other nine life size animatronic dinosaurs live.
Imagination of the dinosaur world will definitely grow not only for kids but for all ages.
All the dinosaurs were fitted with their own brain and powered by a pneumatic system to produce smooth and realistic movement.
They are not placed indoors or in any room , all the dinosaurs are roaming in the wide open area, beware they might attack you with loud roaring sound!!
Accessibility . Dinosaur trail jogging stroller friendly but not for stroller with small wheels,
They designed activities for all age groups, all you need , you have to plan ahead .
They do have program like guided nature trails , preschool program , homeschool science classes , summer camps, adult and teacher workshop ,live animal presentation, Rope course,Butterfly garden ,Birding,Native plant garden, summer camp and night hikes
Canoeing
40 minutes of guided trail ,safety and introduction and free paddle time to explore on your own total of 3 Hour wetland Canoe trails are available.
Great way to escape straight from the city life and hike over 6.5 miles of self guided nature trails , that include tall grass , bottomland hardwood ,and the relaxing walk we ever took inside the city.
There are 7 trails at easy to moderate level , get their map to know more about the trails.
Trail Tips,
Because of the wide spread wet land, the museum keep warning about the risks associated with outdoor activities.
They keep warning, aware of children to any risky area s or conditions.
Please do not leave trails, and do not approach areas or conditions that pose or risk to you or your family.
Due to several species residing on the sanctuary which will cause mild to severe physical pain or injury they do have Copperhead snakes, cottonmouth snakes and fire ants and poison ivy.
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Learning the fun way ,
The indoor exhibits provide interactive aspects of Texas’ natural environment.
They offer exhibits on Texas Venomous snakes , rocks , minerals and fossils ,seashells and marine life of north Texas ecosystem , a children’s fossil dig and a marine room.
Tips to plan your trip
Wear comfortable shoes, Clothes
Enjoy time in Nature , there are a lot of activities to do ,and plan your day well.
Read the signs and use your map.
Tickets
ADULTS – $10
kIDS -$7 ages 3 plus
Seniors and kids under 2 are free.
Heard museum is a private and non profit organization.
Visiting nearby places during summer holidays are best way to engage kids. Hope, you will visit this places and have great experience !!
