The weather’s warming up, and kids can’t wait to get outside. Local wildlife preserves are the perfect spots to burn energy, learn about plants and animals and explore the natural world.
Activity Key: 
Birding 
Hiking 
Fishing
Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, Smyrna
Stretching eight miles along the Delaware Bay, the refuge boasts a tidal marsh, meadows, mud flats, creeks and rivers, all teeming with critters. See it all via a wildlife drive, observation towers and five walking trails.
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge, Milford
Home to a variety of shorebirds, aquatic creatures and other wildlife, this spot features expansive marshlands, wooded areas and forests. Want an up-close look at the scenery? Rent a canoe or kayak.
Russell W. Peterson Wildlife Refuge, Wilmington
Enjoy some peace and quiet amid the bustle of downtown at this urban wildlife area, complete with colorful gardens, a natural playground and marsh surrounded by a boardwalk. Round out the fun at the DuPont Environmental Education Center, where you’ll often find kids’ activities and resident animals.
