Hickory Knolls Discovery Center

Small nature center near Chicago, Illinois

The center has free parking. Admission is free. There is little to see and do. The exhibits are nature oriented. There are a few live creatures on exhibit (a pig, a rabbit, a few snakes, and a couple ...

Great place no matter what the season!

Fun things for kids to see and do. Open all year rain or shine. Great for adults too and very interesting!

Wonderful!

My grandsons love this place. The snakes and other creatures are a great draw for little boys. A comfortable place to sit and bird watch as it overlooks a beautiful natural prairie.

Small facility but must go as great for young kids for half hour break

it is free, has snakes and turtles and tons of stuffed local animals. My young kids really liked it. There is also a trail out back for a nature hike if you want.

Fun local nature center

This is a fun nature center with a variety of small local animals on display inside. They have rabbit, turtles, snakes and lizards. They also have a nice outside viewing area with some comfy chair...