The Audubon Society is such an important wildlife protection group. Their work to protect local birds and educate the population about animals is invaluable. Every state has their own branch of the society that focuses on species native to the area, and we highly recommend looking into Audubon preserves for awesome hiking and exploration sites. In Rhode Island, the Audubon society even offers a quaint aquarium and nature center that is definitely worth a visit.
The nature center is located on the beautiful Claire D. McIntosh Wildlife Refuge.
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At over 28 acres in size, there is lots of strolling, birdwatching, and discovery to be done on the grounds before you even get to the nature center and aquarium!
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Make sure to take a stop at the pollinator garden as well. It aims to protect and nourish local pollinators with flowers and even offers some hive building opportunities for the pollinators.
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The aquarium and nature center is small, but there’s a lot to learn there.
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You can finds tanks with all sorts of fish and marine life that are located in and around the Narragansett bay. Make sure to pay a visit to the model of a North Atlantic Right Whale, it’s over 33 feet long!
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There are also various animals that the nature center uses in their public programs to educate kids and families about nature conservation. They have turtles, snakes, and a variety of birds!
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium/Facebook This handsome fellow is named Franklin!
Staff are so excited to educate folks about animals and we think the animal ambassadors are as well!
Audubon Society of Rhode Island/Facebook These animals are often injured or unable to be returned to the wild for various reasons, so they have a permanent home at the nature center and sometimes get to go on the road to other Audubon locations.
Any curious kid, or kid-at-heart, will surely enjoy their time here!
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Are you excited to make a visit with your family to the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium? What are you most excited to see? Make sure to follow the Nature Center’s Facebook page and website for more information and updates on fun courses and events!
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This handsome fellow is named Franklin!
These animals are often injured or unable to be returned to the wild for various reasons, so they have a permanent home at the nature center and sometimes get to go on the road to other Audubon locations.
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Address: Audubon Society of Rhode Island Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope St, Bristol, RI 02809, USA
