Welcome to the Kensington Metropark Nature Center, your destination to learn about the natural environment of the Brighton Howell Area and beyond. The displays at the educational facility feature local ecosystems, flora, and fauna. The nature center will enlighten you on how the plants and animals you encounter in the park are adapted to and shaped by the land around them! The Nature Center offers exhibits, both indoor and outdoor, that spotlight the wildlife found at the park. Visitors can witness live reptiles and amphibians native to Michigan’s wetlands. Nearly 20 animals live at the Center full time, and expert staff are nearby to answer questions about the native animals and plants.
Hours
6:00 am – 10:00 pm daily
Park Office:
Monday-Thursday 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
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