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John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum

Categories
  • Nature

Essential Information

86th St. & Lindbergh Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19153

215-365-3118

More than 300 types of birds have been spotted at this Refuge, which is also home to wildlife, including rare turtles & frogs, and wildflowers. A child accompanied by an adult can borrow a rod for fishing or binoculars for birdwatching. Explore by foot (ask for a family activity backpack to supplement your walk), or go canoeing on Darby Creek.

Additional Information

Website: http://www.fws.gov/heinz/index.html

County: PA - Philadelphia

Free Admission?: Free

Ages:
All Ages/Families
Elementary School Age
Middle School & Teens
Parents
Toddlers & Preschoolers

Offers Field Trips?: yes

Grades for Field Trips:
0 Early Ed / Preschool
0 Kindergarten
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