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2289 County Park Drive
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701–1840
573–290–5218
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MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION
Discover nature with us.
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, located within Cape
Girardeau’s North County Park, showcases the rich cultural history
and diverse natural resources of southeastern Missouri.
Nature center features
• Explore two miles of nature trails that
wind through rolling river hills with
sinkholes, ravines, and deep hollows.
• Enjoy our wildlife-viewing areas
and see how native plants provide
habitat for various wildlife species.
• Encounter nature’s wonders through
hands-on exhibits, a scientific research
laboratory, and freshwater aquariums.
Exhibit gallery
• Visit Paul Corbin’s collection of Native American artifacts.
• Enjoy interactive exhibits featuring habitats found in southeastern
Missouri, and learn where to go for your own adventure.
Making connections
• Join us for a public program or special event, or schedule one for
your own organized group. Call or visit us online for details.
• Become a nature center volunteer!
No fees are charged at the nature center.
Hours
Building and area grounds are closed on Sundays, Mondays,
Thanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas, and
New Year’s Day.
Building hours
Tuesday–Saturday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Area hours
Open daily from sunrise to 10 p.m. in accordance with the
Cape Girardeau County Park Rules and Regulations.
Directions
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Exit 99
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