Chico Creek Nature Center
As the official Visitor Center of Bidwell Park, the Nature Center is a hub for fun, education, and wonder — all inspired by the outdoors!
When you visit the Nature Center, you will enter the Janeece Webb Living Animal Museum and Nature Play Room. Here you will find over 50 animals including snakes, a desert tortoise, scorpions, red and yellow-legged frogs, spiders, a dove, and our newest addition, Luna our western screech owl!
Location: 1968 E. 8th Street, Chico, CA 95928
Phone: 530-891-4671
Hours: Fridays 10:00am-1:00pm, Saturdays & Sundays, 10:00am-3:00pm
Admission: $3.00 for children, $4.00 for seniors and $5.00 for adult
Group Rate: $3.00 per person for groups of 16 and up
The Nature Center also houses Kristie's Nature Lab, which is used for programs and available to reserve.
Chico Creek Nature Center is not a rehabilitation center and we do not accept injured or orphaned animals. If you have found an injured or orphaned animal, contact our local wildlife rehibilitation organization- Bidwell Wildlife Rehabilitation.
