Outdoor Discovery Center of Wildlife Unlimited in Holland, Michigan
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- Business name: Outdoor Discovery Center of Wildlife Unlimited
- Address:
- A-4214 56th Street
Holland, Michigan 49423 - Phone number: 616-393-9453
- Fax number: 616-395-0952
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- Category: Sports & Recreation
- Description:
- The Outdoor Discovery Center of Wildlife Unlimited is a non-profit outdoor education center located on a 120-acre preserve. Located south of Holland, Michigan in Allegan County, just one-half mile south of the city limits of Holland, the ODC is a thriving wildlife preserve that is home to hundreds of species of animals and plants. With over 4 miles of trails and boardwalks winding through meadow, prairie, remnant dune, forest, ponds and wetlands, the ODC is the perfect place for walking, jogging, photography, wildlife viewing or simply enjoying the outdoors. The new Sensory Trail is a fully accesible trail designed to provide barrier-free opportunities for outdoor exploration to all people regardless of any limitation they may posesses. The ODC also has a 1200 square foot interpretive building called Founder's Hall complete with displays, live animals, and taxidermy that is open during business hours. The Parkhurst Birds of Prey Edcuation Facility is home to a number of live birds of prey that the ODC uses in education programs. Birds for viewing include hawks, eagles, owls, falcons, and vultures. The facility is open during daylight hours 365 days a year. The Outdoor Discovery Center was founded by Wildlife Unlimited who partnered with the Ottawa Area Intermediate School District to create a facility that will service the outdoor education and recreation needs of the community and schools in the West Michigan Area. The facility is open to the public for outdoor enjoyment as well as to the community and schools to help foster the concepts of wildlife management, conservation, preservation and outdoor education. Walking trails and wildlife viewing are open seven days a week, during daylight hours. Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Sunday Noon – 4:00 pm Admission Fee: FREE Please, for the safety of visitors and the preserve; no dogs, bikes or vehicles are allowed on the trails.
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- Last update: 2006-12-01
- Visits: 4239
