VINS Nature Center

Megan Levin

2024-03

Even better than we expected! It was so amazing seeing all the raptors and reading their stories. Then you can climb up high to see an awesome view. We got to see a demonstration by Sara and it was very interesting. We got to see a snake and hawk up close. Next we saw the raptors being fed. There’s a song bird area which is really cute! At the end there’s a playground. They do great things here helping these birds. Super cool place! We spent 2 hours here and enjoyed it a lot. Judith was really nice at the ticket booth and shop too! :)

Sikai Xiao

2024-05

Birds demo is awesome. Good to see the animals getting taken care of. The canopy walk is awesome, enjoy some good views overseeing the Quechee river.

Nicholas Geraci

2024-04

We attended the owl festival and loved how dedicated the staff and volunteers were to the education and engagement with guests. It's a very well structured center with an emphasis on apex avian species from the region, with a broad preserve and relaxing confines in which to immerse yourself in nature. Its adjacency to the Quechee Gorge is very fortuitous as well.

Amber Roberts

2024-05

What a great visit! Super staff members were enthusiastically willing to chat with my bird loving kiddo about all things birds. Lovely walking trails, great play area, and gorgeous birds.

David Rose

2024-05

The live shows are amazing. If you love birds you won't be disappointed. Great place to take your kids as well!

aly mars

2024-04

Had the best time! Staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. The trails are easily accessible and well maintained. Loved it and will be going again!

Kathy M

2023-10

We were excited to get out on a sunny fall day and see some raptors. Entry fee was $19. If you're a senior you save a dollar. There are shows throughout the day but we never caught one. Lots of walking trails and the Canopy walk was definitely worth the trip. Very cool. Other than that it was a little underwhelming for us. Sure, seeing the raptors up close was very cool. A little sad too though knowing they had been injured and now must be in an enclosure for the rest of their lives. I understand that it is an educational tool. And speaking of educational, there were numerous groups of kids around who were extremely loud and disrespectful. I heard one tattling on another for spitting off the Canopy Walk. Really?

V T

2024-04

Perfect spot for a family with kids! This place offers a great combination of nature and education. Its very well maintained, has indoors small playground space for kids to explore, variety of birds to observe, and beautiful outdoor space.They also offer animal encounter and bird feeding that comes along with educational lecture which i found interesting for both kids and adults. Check their website for the time for encounter/feeding so you dont miss it (it is just a few time a day).

Melissa Emberger

2024-04

Outstanding! The tower with beautiful views, the spiderwebs, the bird enclosures and the bird shows were all excellent! So we'll thought out and designed.Playground: A creative and unique playground.Restrooms: Running water and nice bathrooms.

Dan Champagne

2024-02

What a great find! We visited VINS with our 3 and 1 year old. They LOVED the Canopy walk and spider web! The lookout point was great, and all the birds were beautiful and very close so the little ones could see them well. I highly recommend VINS!!

Christa La Capra

2023-07

We recently moved to the area and being animal lovers we HAD to check VINS out! What an amazing facility, the exhibits were clean, the birds all looked healthy/happy with plenty of enrichment items in their enclosures. Some of the trails were closed due to the threat of flooding, totally understandable, we already have plans to come back in the fall. The boardwalk through the forest is lovely! Well built and well maintained, the spiders web/net was a blast! My 5 year old loved it! We also really enjoyed the turtle walk and raptor program!

Erika Dueñas

2023-09

I came here on a dreary day, and I still had an amazing time! They have an area to view the birds - eagles, hawks, owls, crows, ravens, songbirds, and even some gorgeous Bluejays! They have a good amount of walking trails through the forest that are easily maneuvered. Their forest canopy walk is a bunch of fun! They even have an area with fairy homes and have the option to make your own!I love how all of their birds are not releasable - so it truly is an incredible place! I will be returning, and I highly recommend others visit this amazing center!

Kelsie Hurm

2023-11

I thought this place was really fun and a great place for kids. It was fun seeing all the birds and learning about them as well. I’m only giving 4 stars cause there were so many kids that weren’t being respectful and pushed into me while I was going down from the tree top view with my 8 month old son in my hands, as well as other parts of the place we couldn’t enjoy because other children weren’t willing to share the space. Not really the businesses fault though, that’s more a lack of supervision on the parents but still made the experience less enjoyable.

Aaron Repine

2023-07

Small but nice gift shop with a decent selection of trinkets. The canopy trail was fantastic. Not quite recommended for anyone afraid of heights because the main trail is about 43 feet up and the highest point in around 100 feet up. The ground trails are all shaded and easy to walk. The aviary is cool with a few birds I’ve never seen and the raptor exhibit is pretty cool. Two types of eagles, at least four types of owls, two types of vultures and several falcons. Feeding time was also cool. The reptile room had only three different species. Two types of titles and a corn snake I was able to pet. They have a wild flower field you can walk through that attracts a ton of pollinators. The whole place was pretty nice as a whole and would recommend going back.

Diane Bohlen

2023-10

I love to photograph birds so this was a fun place to visit. They do good work here to rehab birds and have several large raptors to view. There are beautiful trails and various activities that take place here. It's well worth the 19 dollar admission. Check out thier website. I'd love to come back. It's very close to Quechee Gorge, another great park to visit.

Merry Stanford

2023-09

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Dan Hegsted

2023-10

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Per Sveen

2023-09

There are so many raptors and BOPs here for rehabilitation. Many of which I’ve never seen before in any bird sanctuary, especially in New England. The trail system is also extensive and goes through some beautiful habitats. I would love to revisit in the spring when the songbirds are in migration.

R F

2023-05

This is such a wonderful place to visit for the whole family. There is a small reptile room, birds of prey exhibits, some walking trails, a huge web the kids can play in, and beautiful views from the top if you're brave enough to go up all the way. Plan on spending at least 1 1/2- 2hrs exploring and bring a picnic lunch for after! Close to the Quechee Gorge and Antique Mall, you'll have an entire day of easy fun.

Edward Miller

2023-06

We love it here! Our second visit and it’s even better in the spring. We happened to visit on reptile day and it was definitely a treat. Love the canopy walk. The song bird habit is great! Love all the different art installations.

K S

2023-09

Had such a great time here! We thought it was good for all ages, and mobility levels. The treetop walk is absolutely STUNNING and the views from the very top are beautiful. It was fun seeing all of the different birds they had, and there was tons of information about the various species.

contessa bruso

2023-10

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Mike Kennedy

2023-06

VINS is a wonderful place to spend an afternoon with your kids. The bird show was fun and interesting. I love the fact they're helping to rehabilitate various species of owls, hawks and other birds. The nature walk and platform overlooking the area from 50+ feet up is a must-do! Overall it was a great educational experience. We definitely will be back!

Cassie M

2023-10

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nathan bailey

2024-04

What a great spot! We spent about 3 hrs here which was perfect for our family. It gave us time to see the exhibits, watch a live bird show where harris' Hawk flew right over us and do the trails and catwalks. I would definitely come back, a very clean, well run and educational facility!

Christine Butler

2023-08

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Julie Mas

2023-09

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William Williams

2023-09

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Alexandria Stoddard

2023-05

This place is awesome. Truly. It is a bird rescue/rehabilitation center and the birds are very well cared for. Redemption for their past unfortunate circumstances, and we did appreciate that their stories were shared so that everyone can know how they came to be at the center. We also loved the forest canopy walk. What a unique way to experience life in the treetops like a bird! Definitely worth a visit. Give yourself at least 3 hours. Just around the corner from Quechee Gorge State Park.

Richard Trierweiler

2022-05

This is a great nature center. We had a great little hike and Enjoyed the canopy walk and the presentation on raptors. See all the birds of prey was very interesting. There is also a great little place for children to play. I wish I had come sooner. I plan to come back with other family members. Staff was very friendly.