Los Alamos: Learn about Nature on the Pajarito Plateau

A visit to the Los Alamos Nature Center gives you the chance to learn more about the incredible wildlife and natural history in this area. At the nature center you’ll find interactive exhibits, local species of animals, native plants, and helpful staff ready to answer your questions about the Pajarito Plateau.  

While You’re There

• Pick up local trail guides and a passport to track your hikes in the area and win prizes 
• Meet some critters, including Tad, Poole, and Gilly, the Canyon Tree Frogs 
• Learn about the volcanic activity that shaped this landscape 
• Relax and watch birds and chipmunks while admiring views of the canyon behind the center 
• Find fun and educational gifts in the gift shop 

Use PEEC’s website to plan your visit. You can find more information about guided programs, classroom visits and field trips, and the center’s planetarium.