River Bend Nature Center (RBNC) is a 20 acre, non-profit environmental education facility. River Bend connects people to their natural environment through educational activities, environmental awareness, and conservation examples. Our most popular attractions are Peyton’s Place which is filled with flowering plants and hundreds of gorgeous, living butterflies. The Bryant Edwards Learning Center contains over 30 live exhibits, such as turtles, salamanders, insects, and frogs. There is always plenty to see and observe! The Ruby N. Priddy Butterfly and Nature Conservatory is a one-of-a-kind, state-of-the-art, 7,000 sq. ft. glass structure. It is home to prairie dogs, fish, turtles, and butterflies, and is landscaped with prairie grasses, trees, shrubs, and wildflowers of the Rolling Plains. RBNC has over 17 acres of bottomland forest, trails, gardens, and wetlands. Come on out and see River Bend Nature Center, it is truly a special place to explore and learn.
Posted By : isabelaW9616IY
It really is very neglected compared to the image they sold me, and there are only reptiles and rodents, the few staff that provide excellent service are the only thing that could save me from my visit.
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Posted On : 2024-02-12 12:14:52 
Posted By : sarahesinko
This was the most wonderful experience! The girl who showed us around had just started there two weeks ago, and she was fantastic! So sweet and answered all of our questions! She showed us all the animals and even took some out for us to see up close .
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Posted On : 2022-05-28 15:12:24
Posted By : Melva H
The coloring sheets was fun and making them into puppets, The staff was amazing, the lady at the butterfly station explained everything to detail!! We even experienced a butterfly hatching!!..the trails we're fun!! And the gift shop has a neat variety to pick from.. we definitely will be back!!
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Posted On : 2022-04-03 10:19:36
Posted By : ladonnaetx
I am such a kid at heart. I couldn't resist the opportunity to participate in the RBNC Scavenger Hunt. I love these kinds of these because it makes you really slow down and enjoy your experience and ask questions from the very friendly staff. We even discovered that they are equipped to host weddings and receptions for those nature lovers.
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Posted On : 2021-07-04 10:53:40
Posted By : P7893BObrookes
Very friendly. How they different variety of animals that came from either different county or state. And the butterfly’s were gorgeous. And our Guide toward was very in detail.
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Posted On : 2020-09-13 10:06:05
Posted By : pamcollins73538
What an amazing place! We went here in the heat of the Texas summer but enjoyed an afternoon walk through nature in a wooded area. The tour given by the employees inside was awesome as well. The butterfly area was a special experience. Everyone coming to town should visit Riverbend.
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Posted On : 2020-08-24 00:33:22
Posted By : 14gailj
We took our two grandsons there. (6 and 8) Before we even went through the door they told us it was going to be “boring”. Boy did they change their minds. They loved looking at all the snakes and turtles. Then we took a 20 minute hike in the woods. It was a great way to break up our long car drive.
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Posted On : 2020-08-09 16:25:36
Posted By : Plattonian
One of the few things that a family can do in Wichita Falls on a Sunday. Our toddler enjoyed the turtles, rats, butterflies, well, and the sand box.
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Posted On : 2019-05-26 17:08:53
