Visit: River Bend Nature Center, 2200 3rd St, Wichita Falls, TX 76301-3041
Bryant Edwards Learning Center – Exhibit Hall
The exhibit hall contains numerous live exhibits, from amphibians to arachnids there is plenty to see and observe! Seasonal exhibits ensure that there’s always something new to discover at RBNC!
Ruby N. Priddy Butterfly and Nature Conservatory
The Ruby N. Priddy Butterfly and Nature Conservatory is a one-of-a-kind, state-of-the-art, 7,000 sq. ft. glass structure. It is stocked with native butterflies and landscaped with prairie grasses, trees, shrubs, and wildflowers of the Rolling Plains. Visitors can find many engaging activities in this indoor nature lab. There are over 100 native plant species and displays of area wildlife including prairie dogs, ornate box turtles, Bob White Quail, and much more! Visitors can even observe native aquatic life in an indoor pond! Natural plant cycles unfold throughout the conservatory throughout the year.
Peyton’s Place
Come out and see RBNC’s butterfly enclosure! Peyton’s Place is filled with flowering plants and hundreds of gorgeous, living butterflies. These beautiful, delicate creatures will delight you as they flutter through the vegetation, stop to sip nectar, and occasionally land on lucky visitors.
Nature Trails and Wetlands
RBNC has over 17 acres of bottomland forest and wetlands. Come on out and see if you can spot native birds such as cardinals, blue jays, woodpeckers, mockingbirds, robins, wrens, and red-winged blackbirds. We also have families of skunks, grey fox, raccoons, opossums, and so much more!
Rotary North Library
The library contains many resources, including field guides, children’s stories, and computers.
Nature Gift Shop
Your source for nature-themed and eco-friendly gifts for all ages!
Elizabeth Prothro Pavilion and J. S. Bridwell Terrace
The Elizabeth Prothro Pavilion is a 7,000 sq.ft. outdoor covered area overlooking 15 acres of wooded forest. The J.S. Bridwell Terrace is an uncovered area that’s planted with native vegetation, both are great places to relax and enjoy a nice picnic!
United Children’s Garden
The Children’s Garden is teeming with life, take a walk down the winding path and discover a waterfall and pond, flowers, butterflies, dig for dinosaur bones and more!
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Skip the Line: General Admission to River Bend Nature Center Ticket
5/1/2019 - 6/3/2025
| Monday - Friday : | 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM |
| Saturday : | 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM |
| Sunday : | 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM |
1 to 2 hours(approx.)
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : sarahesinko
This was the most wonderful experience! The girl who showed us around had just started there two weeks ago, and she was fantastic! So sweet and answered all of our questions! She showed us all the animals and even took some out for us to see up close .
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Posted On : 2022-05-28
Posted By : Melva H
The coloring sheets was fun and making them into puppets, The staff was amazing, the lady at the butterfly station explained everything to detail!! We even experienced a butterfly hatching!!..the trails we're fun!! And the gift shop has a neat variety to pick from.. we definitely will be back!!
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Posted On : 2022-04-03
Posted By : ladonnaetx
I am such a kid at heart. I couldn't resist the opportunity to participate in the RBNC Scavenger Hunt. I love these kinds of these because it makes you really slow down and enjoy your experience and ask questions from the very friendly staff. We even discovered that they are equipped to host weddings and receptions for those nature lovers.
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Posted On : 2021-07-04
Posted By : P7893BObrookes
Very friendly. How they different variety of animals that came from either different county or state. And the butterfly’s were gorgeous. And our Guide toward was very in detail.
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Posted On : 2020-09-13
Posted By : pamcollins73538
What an amazing place! We went here in the heat of the Texas summer but enjoyed an afternoon walk through nature in a wooded area. The tour given by the employees inside was awesome as well. The butterfly area was a special experience. Everyone coming to town should visit Riverbend.
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Posted On : 2020-08-24
Posted By : 14gailj
We took our two grandsons there. (6 and 8) Before we even went through the door they told us it was going to be “boring”. Boy did they change their minds. They loved looking at all the snakes and turtles. Then we took a 20 minute hike in the woods. It was a great way to break up our long car drive.
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Posted On : 2020-08-09
Posted By : Plattonian
One of the few things that a family can do in Wichita Falls on a Sunday. Our toddler enjoyed the turtles, rats, butterflies, well, and the sand box.
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Posted On : 2019-05-26
Posted By : isabelaW9616IY
De verdad está muy descuidado en comparación con la imagen que me vendieron, y sólo hay reptiles y roedores, el poco personal que labora excelente atención lo único que podría salvar de mi visita
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Posted On : 2024-02-12
