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Welcome to our backyard.
The Wild Center’s outdoor-only experience is currently open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 5pm.
Here’s what you need to know before you go
Download the Outdoor Campus Map
Please note: The timeframes listed on the reservation page represent when your party should plan to arrive. Once at the Center, please feel free to stay as long as you would like. All sales are final: there are no refunds, cancellations or rescheduling. Your reservation is good for one-time admission only. Re-entry is not permitted.
Wild Lights
Wander into our enchanting, illuminated winter wonderland to explore the sights and sounds of Wild Lights.
MoreCurrent Hours
The Wild Center Outdoor Experience is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 5pm. Timed ticket reservations are required before visiting. Make a reservation here.
Wild Lights takes place Fridays & Saturdays from 5pm-7pm. Make a Wild Lights-only Reservation.
- Adult Ticket (18 - 64)$20
- Senior/Military Ticket (65+)$18
- Youth Ticket (5 - 17)$12
- Age 4 and UnderFree
- Wild Lights (5-7pm) Adult$10
- Wild Lights (5-7pm) Youth$5
- MembersFree
Make a Wild Lights-only Reservation
Please note: The timeframes listed on the reservation page represent when your party should plan to arrive. Once at the Center, please feel free to stay as long as you would like. All sales are final. There are no refunds, cancellations or rescheduling.
While we all love our pets, dogs, except for service dogs, are not allowed in the Center, on Wild Walk, or on our trail system during open hours.
Forest Music
Immerse your senses in an experience that combines nature, technology and art. Twenty-four speakers placed throughout the trail envelopes guests in music that blends with natural sounds of the forest.
MoreIce Sculptures
This winter, The Wild Center is home home to several hand-sculpted masterpieces in ice.
More“The Wild Center is an opportunity for family fun, mixing educational activities with captivating indoor and outdoor adventures, all in the scenic heart of upstate New York’s Adirondack Mountains.”