Cayuga Nature Center

The Cayuga Nature Center, a public education venue of the Paleontological Research Institution, provides an opportunity for nature enthusiasts of all ages to learn about environmental and outdoor education in a fun and engaging way. The Butterfly Garden Come greet the butterflies as they make the Cayuga Nature Center Butterfly Garden their home for the summer! Learn all about these delicately beautiful creatures and what they eat and where they live! Regular Events:- Night Hikes | Fourth Friday at Nightfall Hike our wooded trails under the big sky of our back fields or around our ponds. Find out who is awake and stirring under the moonlight. No need to bring a flashlight—you'll be surprised how much you see without one! Please call ahead for availability. Animal Feeding | Saturdays at noon Check out our many animals! We feed our snakes, turtles, birds, fish and mammals. Our staff of animal specialists will be available to answer your questions. General admission fees apply.