Nature Nights are free, family-friendly events filled with exciting explorations of native plants, animals and the ecology of Central Texas. Each evening features interactive presentations, hikes with experts in their fields, and nature crafting for kids of all ages.

For our Birds of Prey & Reptiles Nature Night, get ready to witness and learn about things that wing, critters that slither and other fantastic creatures who stalk and hunt to survive.

Free admission 6 – 9 p.m.
Regular admission is charged during the day. Admission is always free for members.

Birds of Prey & Reptiles

Scheduled Events

Birds of Prey Demonstration with Austin Area Wildlife Rehabilitation, Family Garden
6:30 p.m. (American Sign Language interpretation provided), 7:30 p.m.

Snake Presentation with Travis LaDuc (recommended for ages 7+), Auditorium
7:15 p.m. (American Sign Language interpretation provided), 8:15 p.m.

Snake Presentation for Littles (7 years and younger) with City of Austin Park Rangers, Lynda’s Library in the Family Garden
7 p.m.

Walk and Talk: Birds of Prey with Hans Landel of the Wildflower Center, Meet at Courtyard Spring
6:45 p.m.

Walk and Talk: Snakes with David Papke of City of Austin Park Rangers, Meet at Courtyard Spring
7:45 p.m. (American Sign Language interpretation provided)

Ongoing Events

Snake Meet & Greet with Austin Reptile Service and City of Austin Park Rangers

Predator & Prey Matching Game with Capital Area Master Naturalists

Scavenger Hunt

Meet Live Lizards & Turtles with Austin Reptile Shows

Learn About Horned Lizards with Horned Lizard Conservation Society

Birds of Prey & Reptile Tracks with Natureversity

Tessellation Found in Reptiles + Stained Glass Activity with MathHappens

Ancient Cretaceous Reptile Activity with Texas Parks & Wildlife

Owl Pellet Activities with the Wildflower Center

Arts & Crafts

H-E-Buddy will be out with treats and smiles!

Free Gift for ages 12 and younger in the Wildflower Center Gift Store. Don’t miss the huge summer clearance sale.

Helpful Info:

Wildflower Café will have a pop-up in the Courtyard with food and drink for purchase.

Limited parking is available in the Wildflower Center parking lot on a first come, first served basis. Additional parking can be found on LaCrosse Avenue and guests may park in the adjacent neighborhoods. Please be mindful of hydrants, signs, driveways and pedestrians.

Bring a refillable water bottle! We have many fountains and water stations.

We recommend sunscreen, insect spray, comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes for walking.

Visitors may bring picnics. Please be mindful of your trash.

Per Wildflower Center policy, dogs are not permitted (with the exception of service dogs).

Find more helpful info here.

The Courtyard 

The heart of the center, which features a man-made pond designed to look like Jacob’s Well – the swimming hole located outside of Austin. This space is the most utilized space for our weddings being used for both ceremonies and receptions when the weather is nice. Couples can be married in front of the pond with greenery surrounding them or under the arch that you just entered through. For receptions, guests are seated under our dimmable festoon lights that stay up year round. The Courtyard can easily seat up to 200 for a reception with ample room for a bar, dance floor and music (band or dj). No additional lighting or power is needed.