# Howell Nature Center: Wild Wonders Wildlife Park & Winter Trails > Place to go for families in the Detroit–Warren–Dearborn area (MI). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open daily 10:00 AM–5:00 PM year-round (Wild Wonders Wildlife Park & Nature Center trails) - Where: Howell Nature Center, 1005 Triangle Lake Rd, Howell, MI 48843 - Ages: All ages; all-terrain stroller accessible wooded pathways; heated welcome center and indoor wildlife classroom exhibits - Price: $9 adults (18+); $7 youth (ages 3–17); free for children 2 & under; $2 discount for seniors (65+) and military - Schedule: Open daily 10:00 AM–5:00 PM year-round (Wild Wonders Wildlife Park & Nature Center trails) - Organizer: Howell Nature Center - Official page: https://howellnaturecenter.org - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 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/detroit/activities/howell-nature-center-wild-wonders-wildlife-park-and-winter-trails--listing-b4d76098334bcac4ca0520ef ## About Situated on 230 wooded acres in Livingston County, the Howell Nature Center operates the Wild Wonders Wildlife Park—a licensed wildlife rehabilitation sanctuary that provides permanent homes to injured native Michigan wildlife that cannot return to the wild. Strolling along the snowy, all-terrain stroller accessible wooded boardwalks, children can view native red foxes, bald eagles, snowy owls, bobcats, porcupines, and sandhill cranes in naturalistic outdoor habitats. Admission includes access to the heated Welcome Center and the indoor Nature Zone classroom, featuring hands-on animal bio-fact touch tables, live reptiles, and interactive educational exhibits. Weekend family programs include guided winter nature walks, birdwatching demonstrations, and snowshoe rentals for exploring the center's scenic forest trails. ## Similar picks in Detroit - [Veterans Day Free Admission at Wild Wonders Wildlife Park — Howell Nature Center](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/veterans-day-free-admission-at-wild-wonders-wildlife-park-howell-natur--listing-9e8ccef4f7865a76ce96c173) — Wed, Nov 11 · 10:00 AM · Howell Nature Center — Wild Wonders Wildlife Park · All ages · With admission · checked Oct 20. On Veterans Day, all veterans and their families get free admission to the Wild Wonders Wildlife Park at Howell Nature Center in Livingston County. 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