Animal Hall, streams, forest trails
Earthplace in Westport is a 62-acre wildlife sanctuary with an indoor Animal Hall, naturalist-led hikes, and drop-in programs like animal feedings and story time. Kids can explore streams, meadows, and forests while learning about native species and conservation.
Indoor & outdoor · Rainy-day pick · Preschool through teens; multiple programs by age group
Grounds are free and open dawn to dusk year-round; building admission is charged but drop-in animal programs run daily at 11am and 10:30am.
No dogs allowed on the grounds, even if your child loves animals.
Dress kids for outdoor play in all weather; Free-Range Homeschoolers and other programs run rain or shine.
Story & Animal Program is geared to ages 5 and under.