Wildcat Glades Audubon

Our go-to location for a quick family outing no matter what time of year is Wildcat Glades Conservation and Audubon Center in Joplin, Missouri. Wildcat Glades boasts an indoor nature center with a 1300 gallon aquarium, amazing gift shop, and a children's exploration center.  Along the nearly five miles of hiking trails, you will find one of the world's largest chert glades (27 acres), five outdoor learning environments, native plants and wildlife, as well as caves and ridges. Shoal Creek meanders through Wildcat Glades and provides opportunities for fishing, swimming, or boating.

Classes and Events
The Center provides exceptional classes and events for nature lovers of all ages. Examples of classes available for minimal fees include:
~ Yoga in Nature
~ Kayaking and Canoeing
~ Preschool Nature Connections--these are amazing and we have participated in several!
~ Nature's Artwork Day Camps
~Shoal Creek Water Festival

There are great places throughout the center to picnic, including several covered pavilions. There are even cliffs and a few small caves that you can check out. 

Take a picnic lunch and enjoy the day!