River Hills Visitor Center

Visitor center Wildwood, Missouri, United States
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What to expect

The River Hills Visitor Center is a great place for families to learn about the local landscape and wildlife. The exhibit hall offers visitors the opportunity to have up-close encounters with native creatures and learn about the topography of the park. The center also features a huge bird watching window and a kids area. The staff is knowledgeable and offers a ton of programs for the whole family. Inside the visitor center, you can find a large diorama portraying native mammals, birds, reptiles, and plants, as well as microscopes to observe smaller features like algae and leaf structure

Plan your family visit to the River Hills Visitor Center with these blog insights 👇

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Hiking in Babler State Park in Wildwood, Missouri

Hiking in Babler State Park in Wildwood, Missouri
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Visitor Center to purchase last minute essentials like sunscreen and bug spray or to chat with staff about the area

Highlights: We learned that visitor centers are actually fun, filled with exhibits, and a wealth of knowledge on the area from those who work and volunteer here! ✨