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The Wild Center

Tupper Lake, Franklin Co.

Images of people enjoying the animals and nature at The Wild center

The Wild Center's indoor and outdoor exhibits feature plenty of hands-on nature and hundreds of live animals from rare native trout to river otters, turtles the size of walnuts and many other often hard-to-see residents of the woods and waters.

Wildlife to Watch

  • Otters, porcupines
  • Owls, ravens, osprey
  • Brook trout

Where to Watch

  • Indoor exhibits such as the "Living River Trail" featuring live otters and "Find Out Forest," filled with high definition media screens
  • Trails, overlooks, outdoor exhibits

Recreational Opportunities

Museum/visitor center
Hiking, snowshoeing, guided nature walks

Size:

31 acres

Directions:

See Google Maps for step by step directions to The Wild Center (This link leaves the DEC website. Hold "Shift" while clicking on the link to open it in a new window)

Address: 45 Museum Drive, Tupper Lake, NY 12986
Telephone: 518-359-7800
Website: The Wild Center (This link leaves the DEC website)

Photo credits: The Wild Center