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Find new ways to connect with nature through experiences like Wild Walk, Climate Solutions, Raquette River Roll, Forest Music, Patrick Dougherty’s Stickwork, Birdly, and get to know some of the Adirondack animal ambassadors that call The Wild Center home.

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The Wild Center is open daily from 10 am to 5 pm.

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At The Wild Center
We are committed to a future where people and the natural world thrive together. We invite you to discover the story of the Adirondacks, and to explore new ways that people and nature can thrive in the same place.

Ticket Prices

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  • Adult Ticket (18-64) $28
  • Senior/Military Ticket (65+) $26
  • Youth Ticket (5-17) $15
  • Age 4 and Under Free
  • Members Free
  • Please note: Tickets purchased online include a small processing fee.

Directions

Map of The Wild Center and surrounding area
45 Museum Drive
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
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Hours

The Wild Center is open daily from 10 am to 5 pm.

Event Spotlight

Explore the latest indoor and outdoor adventures from The Wild Center with our comprehensive calendar.
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Otter Talk

Open to the PublicSeptember 30th at 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Otters are naturally curious and wildly energetic. You can see them swim, eat and play at our Otter Falls exhibit....

Live Animal Encounter

Open to the PublicOctober 1st at 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Meet an Adirondack animal ambassador and experience them up-close while engaging in observation and conversations to uncover the hidden stories...

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It’s time to rediscover our backyard. Find out what you’ll need to know
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Outside at the Wild Center

Walk woodland trails, head to the river to canoe with a guide, explore Wild Walk, or discover the magic of the Pines Play Area, a wild playground in the forest where children can connect to their inner Huck Finn. There are 115 acres to explore.

Inside at the Wild Center

Explore 54,000-square-feet of exhibit halls, meet one of our many animals at an animal encounter, join us for a live show, or watch one of many amazing films.

Join Our Mission

Our supporters are the most important asset we have at The Wild Center. It is people like you, dedicated to increasing the connections between mankind and the natural world, that help to ensure a healthier future for all of us. Thank you for everything you do to keep The Wild Center a vital resource for the world.

Timed tickets are here

Weekends are selling out. Buy timed tickets online before you come, and if your day is sold out, please plan for another day. Midweek visits are the most relaxed.

Arrive any time during your slot. Your entry window is flexible — no need to show up at the exact minute.

Stay as long as you like. Once you're in, you're welcome to explore until The Wild Center closes.

Overflow parking is available at LP Quinn Elementary school on Saturdays and Sundays ONLY. A quarter-mile walking path connects the overflow lot and Wild Center campus. 

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