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Tuesday 10am - 5pm Wednesday 10am - 5pm Thursday 10am - 5pm Friday 10am - 5pm Saturday 10am - 5pm

Zionsville Nature Center

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Discover Your Backyard! The Nature Center is located inside the Hoffman Room.

The Zionsville Nature Center, managed by the Zionsville Parks and Recreation Department, encourages individuals to take an active role in their native environment. Mission
The Zionsville Nature Center encourages Zionsville and Central Indiana families to take an active role in their native environment through educational and inquiry-based programs and activities. Location
The Zionsville Nature Center was founded in 2002 through the dedicated efforts of the Zionsville Parks Department and the Friends of Zion Nature Center. The Zionsville Nature Center recently moved from its location on Eagle Elementary School grounds to the Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Library. Exhibits
Exhibits within the Nature Center focus on local Indiana habitats and wildlife. In addition to exhibits, several educational animals are on display including turtles, snakes and amphibians.

11/09/2026

On Saturday November 21st, join us at Carpenter Nature Preserve from 5:00 pm- 6:30 pm for our Fall Campfire. Explore Carpenter Nature Preserve at sunset. Enjoy a crisp walk through the park to see what animals are out at dusk. Then end the evening roasting marshmallows over the campfire.
Register for this event at: https://zionsvillein.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30150

11/05/2026

We will be closed tomorrow due to the Hussey-Mayfield Public Library staff professional development day. We will resume normal hours on Saturday, November 7!

11/02/2026

Don't forget! This Thursday we will be meeting at Overly-Worman Park from 2-4 pm to discover more about the mammals we can find in our very own backyards. Whether you want to study skulls and tracks or just go on a fun scavenger hunt, this event is for you! All ages are welcome. No registration is required, just show up with your group anytime between 2-4 pm and be ready to have fun!

10/29/2026

Sometimes, the best nature experiences are the simplest ones, like sitting on a fallen tree, listening to a spider story, and watching leaves fall all around us. 🍂🕷

We loved spending October exploring, playing, and learning about Not-So-Scary Creatures with our PEEPs participants. Next month, we’ll dive into Leaves, Seeds, and Trees and we'd love to see you there! Join us on Thursday mornings for our three-week series (PEEPs: Leaves, Seeds, and Trees) or check out our one-day option (Pop-Up PEEPs: Leaves, Seeds, and Trees).

10/29/2026

Yesterday, our After-School Nature Club kids took a closer look at bones and skulls. We explored different types of teeth, measured, counted, and investigated. It was a fun afternoon! 🦴🍂

We have two spots left in next month’s After-School Nature Club: Junior Naturalists. For more information and to register, visit:
https://zionsvillein.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30046

10/28/2026

Do you have a nature lover in your family? Celebrate their birthday surrounded by the animals of the Zionsville Nature Center. Enjoy activities led by a Naturalist, goodie bags, decorations, and a gift for the birthday kid. Choose a theme that fits your kiddo when you register at:
https://zionsvillein.myrec.com/info/facilities/area_info.aspx?FacilityID=14718&AreaID=14719

10/26/2026

Drop into the Zionsville Nature Center to try some Turkey themed activities with our Naturalist staff. Great for all ages. Stay as long as you want!

10/26/2026

Due to the Hussey-Mayfield Public Library being a voting location, the Zionsville Nature Center will be close early on October 29 and 30 and be closed all day on October 31 and November 3. We apologize for any inconvenience.

10/23/2026

At Toddler Trek today we got to take an up-close look at fall leaves, make our very own "leaf turkeys", and form a parade across the bridge at Turkey Foot Park. If you weren't able to make it to this Toddler Trek, sign up for our next one on November 13th at:
https://zionsvillein.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29827

Address

250 N 5th Street
Zionsville, IN
46077

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm

Website

https://www.zionsville-in.gov/270/Zionsville-Nature-Center

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