Lakeside Nature Center

Lakeside Nature Center - Wildlife Rehabilitation Facility in Swope Park

One of Missouri's largest wildlife rehabilitation facilities, located in Swope Park near the Kansas City Zoo. The center combines wildlife rehab with environmental education programs for families and schools.

Programs for Kids

Kansas City Parks & Recreation programming. Programs include:
- Camp Lake of the Woods (8 a.m.-5 p.m. within Swope Park)
- School field trips
- Family nature programs
- Live animal exhibits
- Educational classes

What's Included

• Wildlife rehab observation
• Live native animal exhibits
• Swope Park trail access
• Free admission

Experience

Kansas City families use Lakeside as a free recurring nature destination, often combined with a Zoo visit on the same Swope Park trip. The Gregory Boulevard location is inside Swope Park, reachable from I-435 and I-70.