# Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary Winter Animal Rescue Visits & Bird Sanctuary > Place to go for families in the Las Vegas–Henderson–North Las Vegas area (NV). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Thursday through Sunday 9:00 AM-3:00 PM; closed Monday through Wednesday - Where: Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary, 8103 Racel St, Las Vegas, NV 89131 - Ages: All ages (Children 4 and under free) - Price: $6 adults, $4 children (ages 5-12); free for children 4 and under; donations directly support animal care - Schedule: Thursday through Sunday 9:00 AM-3:00 PM; closed Monday through Wednesday - Organizer: Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary - Official page: https://gnslasvegas.org - 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/las-vegas/activities/gilcrease-nature-sanctuary-winter-animal-rescue-visits-and-bird-sanctu--listing-71401bf5f8c576f757b814c0 ## About Tucked away in the historic agricultural district of northwest Las Vegas, Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary is a tranquil seven-acre non-profit animal refuge that provides lifelong homes to over 500 rescued, orphaned, and surrendered animals. Winter is a peaceful, refreshing season to visit, as mild desert sunshine keeps the animals comfortable and active. Children can wander beneath sprawling pecan, pine, and cottonwood trees along shaded pathways, visiting with vibrant macaws, cockatoos, African grey parrots, and cockatiels that enthusiastically whistle and greet passersby. Beyond the extensive aviary enclosures, families can meet gentle rescued farm animals including miniature horses, llamas, goats, pigs, alpacas, ostriches, and giant sulcata tortoises. The sanctuary's mission focuses on humane education, teaching youngsters the values of animal stewardship, kindness, and wildlife conservation. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Flat, packed decomposed gravel paths navigate smoothly throughout the entire sanctuary, making it very manageable for strollers and wagons. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Shaded picnic ramadas, wooden benches, and grassy rest areas under mature trees; clean public restrooms equipped with diaper changing facilities. • Age Suitability: Outstanding experience for toddlers, preschoolers, and young children who love observing animals up close in an intimate, low-stress environment. • Sensory Tips: Cheerful, chatty bird vocalizations and curious goat greetings; shady, slow-paced countryside atmosphere without overwhelming crowds. ## Similar picks in Las Vegas - [SeaQuest Las Vegas Winter Family Animal Encounters](https://grassyknees.com/las-vegas/activities/seaquest-las-vegas-winter-family-animal-encounters--listing-df13c58cb2d9a64961d57597) — Monday through Saturday 10:00 AM-7:00 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM-6:00 PM · SeaQuest Las Vegas · All ages · From $18 · checked Nov 5. 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