Welcome to Tanglewood!
We strive to fulfill our mission every day by maintaining over ten miles of trails, offering educational programming for children and adults, providing homes in our exhibits for more than 40 species of native and exotic animals, and welcoming over 35,000 visitors a year. We appreciate your support in membership and in donations very much. Thanks to members, our doors are open and admission is free to all.
Making an Impact
At Tanglewood Nature Center, we are committed to helping everyone know they are part of nature.
Tanglewood’s maintenance crew
Serving our Community!
Along with our trails, we offer a museum that houses over 40 different species of animal ambassadors that can be found locally and around the world! Our animals come from all classes including: mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and even arthropods.
With our large windows and native pine architecture, we allow visitors to connect with nature from the comfort of indoors. The main building and Morrell Lodge are the perfect locations for social gatherings, school groups, and birthday parties!
Hear what our community has to say about us!
Tanglewood Nature Center is about enriching lives. It’s a place where families can learn together; where camps and programs provide lifelong memories; and trails that provide a chance to find peace in nature. These experiences build an appreciation for nature and a lifelong commitment to our environment. Tanglewood truly is a special place to our community, and I am so grateful to be able to experience it.
Angela May
Board Member
Our family loves to visit Tanglewood! There are tons of walking trails outside – one of them is a storybook walk for the kids, with kid friendly stops along the way. There’s a treehouse outside, ponds, birds, and more. The inside is full of different kinds of animals, as well as a small library area with plenty of educational books. The whole thing is free.
Jenn B
Local Guide
This place is a hidden gem, designed for children and animal loving adults. The gift shop had plenty to choose from. Outside, the aviary allowed us to get close to some large birds. Lots of native plants decorated the area. We tried the small sensory trail and found deer tracks. Bring your lunch and eat at one of the picnic areas. Tanglewood is right around the corner from the soaring museum and the nostalgic amusement park. It would be easy to make a day of it!
mypurplescience
Local Guide