Fontenelle Forest - Omaha, NE - Popular forest with added attractions

Fontenelle Forest is located in Omaha, Nebraska. It's a stunning forest filled with natural beauty, but is also home to several other attractions and visitor features to add even more to the trip.

The forest covers some 1,400 acres and includes wetlands and hardwoods, and is full of wildlife of all kinds. The forest is also home to several nature and hiking trails, a nature center, animal exhibits and children's programs to offer even more to guests.

The forest has something to interest visitors no matter what season they choose to visit in. There's always plenty of wildlife to see and is just perfect for nature lovers of all kinds, and with numerous photo opportunities there's plenty to see and do.

There are some 26 miles of hiking and nature trails in the forest, with all of the areas having been protected since 1913 and are home to numerous species of plants, trees, animals and birds. There are various ecosystems to walk through including prairies and wetlands, each with their own unique and diverse range of plants and animals. Make sure to look out for raccoons, squirrels, deer, woodpeckers, nighthawks, foxes and even eagles and raptors, to name but a few.

There are also two nature centers in the forest, one in Omaha and one in Bellevue. It's at these centers where you pay admission and can find out where the trails are, and there are also exhibits, play areas, picnic areas and galleries, depending on which one you go to.

The park is open throughout the year from dawn until dusk, and is only closed on major public holidays. The nature centers are also open every day of the week, with the Bellevue center being open 8am until 5pm and the Omaha center being open seasonally. Admission prices are $7 per person at the Bellevue center and at the Omaha center admission costs $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and $3 for children. Admission to both centers is completely free for members and for children aged 2 and under.

The forest hosts a number of events throughout the year, many educational and seasonal. There are programs and events to suit all ages and interests, with just some of the events on offer being Astronomy Nights, Nature Book Clubs and Bird Banding, to name but a few. Make sure to check the calendar to see what's coming up to make sure you don't miss out on anything.

Fontenelle Forest is a great place to go to for children and adults of all ages. It's perfect for people who want to explore nature at its best and with such stunning surroundings it's well worth the trip. With nature centers, exhibitions and programs there's even more on offer, and there's truly something for the whole family to enjoy no matter when they choose to go.