Wildcat Hills Nature Center
Discover the amazing features integral to this pine-clad butte range through exhibits and activities.
The Wildcat Hills Nature Center exhibits and activities offer visitors a chance to discover this pine-clad butte range. Through interactive displays and interpretive programming, visitors can uncover the common plants and animals that call this area home. Bird viewing is a must at Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area. The nature center boasts a large viewing area with several feeders and a view overlooking the North Platte River valley. Other exhibits explore the past life of the Wildcat Hills through interpretive paleontology and archeology displays.
Hours
May 1 to Sept. 30: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily
Oct. 1 to April 30: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; closed Saturdays and Sundays
Programming and Activities
Naturalists with the Wildcat Hills Nature Center offer year-round programming focused on ecological education for preschoolers, homeschool programs and the public, too.
Rent
The Ponderosa Room at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center is a beautiful space with an unbeatable view of the North Platte Valley. This room is an ideal place for meetings, family reunions, birthday parties and wedding receptions. For more information about renting this room, please contact the Park Office at 308-436-3777.
Wildcat Hills Nature Center
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Park Pricing
A park entry permit is required to visit state parks and may be purchased at the park, statewide Game and Parks offices and permit vendors, or in advance of your arrival online. View those fees, as well as attraction and amenity pricing.