Lakeside Nature Center

Category: Nature preserve

Address: 4701 E Gregory Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64132, USA

Phone: +18165138960

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–4PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 9AM–4PM

Wednesday: 9AM–4PM

Thursday: 9AM–4PM

Friday: 9AM–4PM

Saturday: 9AM–4PM

Reviews

Sibley Honeybee

Sep 9, 2022

We went here because we found an injured bird in our yard and took it to the wildlife hospital. The kids really enjoyed the free nature center and all the animals were amazing. It was a great impromptu field trip!

Crystal St.Romain

Sep 4, 2022

Took an injured bunny. I know it is in good hands now. They will do what they can.

Carlos Alaniz

Aug 27, 2022

Nice nature walk with good friends.

Erica Michelle

Aug 22, 2022

Amazing people they have taken in and rehabilitated several animals in need or injured

Thanks! Your review is awaiting moderation.

Questions & Answers

How much is it to get into it

Mike Mellen | Sep 10, 2021
Aaron Bono | Sep 10, 2021

There is no entrance fee, it is free for everyone.

A large woodchuck got into my fenced in back yard my 2 large dogs went after it, I got the dogs off it and it ran under my deck. I don't know how bad it's hurt or how do I get it out of my yard? The dogs need to go back outside at some point!

Ann Bowman | Sep 11, 2019
Melissa Mercer | Sep 11, 2019

Did you try animal control? If anything they may be able to guide you in the right direction for wild animal rescue. Did you call Lakeside?

Read More

What is the cost

Ewing Dashanna | Sep 11, 2019
Tobi San Agustin | Sep 11, 2019

It's completely free but they do take donations. They are really nice there

Read More

Are you still taking baby squirrels can I bring her in the morning

Christal Harris | Sep 10, 2020
Miranda Rice | Sep 10, 2020

When I was there last week the door said they weren't taking baby raccoons. Don't know if it's changed since then.

does lakeside take in baby squirrel? eyes aren't open yet but has fur, so like 3-4 weeks?

rachelle arnett | Sep 11, 2019
Ciera Matheny | Sep 11, 2019

Yes they will.

Read More

Just found a pigeon in a busy road. When I approached it tried to fly but only made it a foot off the ground. Gonna bring him in tomorrow but how do I best care for him until then. I have him in a cage with towels and a small container of water.

Amber Sanderlin | Sep 11, 2019
Marcia Leibold | Sep 11, 2019

You might want to call Lakeside first because I dont think pigeons are Missouri native birds. They only take Missouri native animals but they might be able to tell you what to do.

Read More

I just rescued a baby bird and it's old enough to fly but it failed it's first flight. When can I bring it in?

Red Arkwyrm | Sep 11, 2019
Melissa Mercer | Sep 11, 2019

I think as long as it's not a starling you can just bring it in during business hours, no appt needed. I've taken several birds and rabbits there. They treat and release when they are reafy

I found an injured bunny outside in my yard with a broken leg and some fur that's been ripped off exposing skin? What should I do?????

Emopiss | Sep 11, 2019
Melissa Mercer | Sep 11, 2019

They will take it, I've taken two injured bunnies

Read More

Is there a playground located on site or close by?

Kala Cesar | Sep 11, 2019
Aaron Bono | Sep 11, 2019

No but they have a picnic area and trails that you can hike as well as a library inside for kids and displays with snakes and spiders and birds and turtles and other wild animals.

Just found 4 baby squirrels in my yard, there eyes are not open yet, lakeside is closed what do i do

Ray Ensign | Sep 11, 2019
Hilary Noonan | Sep 11, 2019

I think that's very good advice Bestpa gave. Gloves to protect you, yard debris like bedding for the babies, protected place overnight so another animal or bird doesn't get them.

Read More

Are dogs allowed on the trails?

Erin | Sep 11, 2019
10thtgp Bestpa | Sep 11, 2019

YES!!!! But do please clean up

Read More

Good morning, there is a young fox on the church property. It looks very thin and may have mange? Could someone come by and capture it and care for it? 1001 E. 52nd Street.

Mad Jax | Sep 11, 2019
Michael Williams | Sep 11, 2019

Call local animal control. Have an expert do it.

There are two newborn bunnies in a small burrow in the middle of my backyard and they have been there for almost 24 hours. I have not seen any rabbits tending to them, is there anything I can do for them?

Karen Sorenson | Sep 11, 2018
Stephanie Sanderson | Sep 11, 2018

Leave them alone rabbits ween their young at 3 weeks of age... They just leave the nest... The babies are capable of fending for themselves... They will venture out and back at night... Worst thing you can do is disturb the nest... As mom will continue to come back and check on them usually at night.

Read More

Where do robins winter in this part of the country?

George McCullom | Sep 11, 2018
Bryce Kuder | Sep 11, 2018

All over.

Read More

A small snake came in my home.now I can't fine it, I think it's a rat snake. Is it posion and now can I get it out?

Marian Douglas | Sep 11, 2018
Michael Votypka | Sep 11, 2018

What did it look like? If it was black and shiny then yes thats what it is. No they are not poisonous and most likely looking for refuge from cooling temperatures or following a food source inside. They will bite and fight. The easisest way to get it out would be to search and find it but carefully. Or bait it with a food prey...which i dont recommend. But if you are not positive as to what kind of snake it is dont attempt anything and call a wildlife expert to remove it.

Read More

Do you identify dinosaur fossils?

john weavern | Sep 11, 2017
Leslie McDowell | Sep 11, 2017

No. It is geared more towards current animals native to Missouri.

Read More

Thanks! Your answer is awaiting moderation.

Thanks! Your question is awaiting moderation.

Related Places