Discovery Place Nature: Native Piedmont Wildlife, Creature Encounters & Outdoor Nature Play
Visit on your scheduleNov 1 – Feb 28 · 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Tue–Sun 9:30 AM–4:30 PM (closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day)
Discovery Place Nature1658 Sterling Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209 · 2.2 mi approx. from CharlotteDirections
Best for toddlers through age 12; completely flat and stroller accessible; outdoor nature play area
From $10General admission $10 for adults; $8 for children ages 2–13; toddlers under 2 free; members free
About this adventure
Nestled quietly adjacent to Freedom Park in Charlotte's Myers Park neighborhood, Discovery Place Nature introduces children to the indigenous wildlife and ecology of the Carolina Piedmont. The museum houses live native animals including red wolves, great horned owls, opossums, and box turtles, giving kids up-close looks at local species. Step outdoors into the fenced Nature Play space where young children can construct log forts, mix natural mud pies in outdoor kitchens, climb wooden tree structures, and explore the elevated canopy walkway overlooking Sugar Creek. A compact footprint, child-friendly scale, and gentle forest setting make this venue ideal for toddlers and preschoolers.
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