The Newly Opened Ozark Highlands Nature Center Is Arkansas' Largest Nature Experience
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Carol Ann Carson
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The J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center is the newest nature experience to open in Arkansas. From natural to digital exhibits, this place is a delight for any family! This free attraction has adventures indoors and out so let’s take a moment to explore this expansive addition:
The J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center is Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's 5th nature center and may just be the best one yet!
The 32,000-sq. ft. building sits on 61 acres in northern Springdale. Inside you'll find exhibit halls, a creative center, plenty of classrooms, and even a 3-D archery range.
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A winding, virtual stream that ripples when stepped on is just one of the pieces to discover here. Sensors are set up throughout the nature center for audio and visual learning opportunities from hearing the native birds calling overhead to the drips within a replica Ozark cavern.
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Read about the native fishes of Arkansas while watching them swim in an expansive 2,000-gallon aquarium or feel like a tiny quail while darting through 8-ft. tall blades of grass. Whether digital or natural, the hands-on learning will leave a lasting impression on Arkansans of any age.
Meander through the trails and take in the native plant gardens and tallgrass prairies restoration projects. Other buildings on the grounds include an archery and air gun range as well as the 3-D archery range. Eventually, the Razorback Regional Greenway will connect to the nature center's trails, too!
The J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center is ready for your class, family, or any curious mind! The nature center is free but reservations need to be made in advance. More information and free tickets can be reserved right here. Follow the ongoing updates to the nature center by following their Facebook Page.
Are you excited to visit the nature center? We’d love to hear about your plans in the comments below!
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3400 N 40th St, Springdale, AR 72762, USA