# Discovery Place Nature: Native Piedmont Wildlife, Creature Encounters & Outdoor Nature Play > Place to go for families in the Charlotte–Concord–Gastonia area (NC / SC). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Tue–Sun 9:30 AM–4:30 PM (closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day) - Dates: Sun, Nov 1 – Sun, Feb 28 - Where: Discovery Place Nature, 1658 Sterling Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209 - Ages: Best for toddlers through age 12; completely flat and stroller accessible; outdoor nature play area - Price: General admission $10 for adults; $8 for children ages 2–13; toddlers under 2 free; members free - Schedule: Tue–Sun 9:30 AM–4:30 PM (closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day) - Organizer: Discovery Place, Inc. - Official page: https://nature.discoveryplace.org/visit - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/discovery-place-nature-native-piedmont-wildlife-creature-encounters-an--listing-98f8ee702c9124590db49e98 ## About 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. 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