Port Wonder

08/10/2026

⚠The LDWF Nature and Science Center will be closed Tuesday, August 11th- Wednesday August 12th.

We will reopen for normal hours on Thursday, August 13th.

07/30/2026

Update: The Nature and Science Center will reopen at 1pm today. See you soon!

🚧Temporary Closure Notice🚧

The LDWF Nature and Science Center will be temporarily closed today until 12:00 PM due to unexpected repairs.

At this time, we expect to reopen at noon, but our closure may be extended depending on the status of the repairs. We will provide updates here if our reopening time changes.

Thank you for your patience and understanding!

07/18/2026

🚨 Limited Parking Today at Port Wonder 🚨

Thank you for your patience today!!

📢Heads Up!📢

Planning to come to Port Wonder? Due to a city event our parking spots will be limited tomorrow, July 18th. Please utilize the parking garage at this time! The parking garage is free for this day only.

06/29/2026

📢Holiday Hours!📢

Port Wonder will be open during regular hours on July 3! We will be closed on July 4 as we celebrate Independence Day.

We hope everyone has a fun and safe holiday, and we'll see you back at Port Wonder Soon! ❤️💙

06/15/2026

04/02/2026

🌊🐟 Spring Break Fish-Themed Week! 🐟🌊

Dive into a fin-tastic week of hands-on activities, creative crafts, and wildlife fun! Perfect for families looking to explore, learn, and play this Spring Break at the Nature and Science Center. 🌿✨

📅 Daily Activities:

🎨 Tuesday: Fish Prints
Get creative with Gyotaku-style fish printing and add your masterpiece to our “Daily Catch Wall”!

📸 Wednesday: Meet “Robbie Redfish”
Stop by for a fun photo op with Robbie Redfish!

🐠 Thursday: Build-a-Fish
Design and create your very own unique fish to take home.

🔍 Friday: Scavenger Hunt
Explore and discover as you search for hidden aquatic treasures!

Bring your friends and family and make some unforgettable Spring Break memories with us! 💙