Rotary Nature Center

The Rotary Nature Center is a citywide interpretive center that maintains and protects Lake Merritt - the first wildlife refuge in North America - Joaquin Miller Park and other open spaces. We handle natural science presentations, environmental education, summer camps for youth, and urban wildlife issues.

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Constructed in 1953, our interpretive museum houses educational displays, interpretive exhibits and a working observation beehive and our outdoor destinations include freshwater viewing ponds, five habitat islands, a geodesic dome for injured birds and the Lake Merritt Wildlife Refuge. We also care for a variety of live presentation animals that we use in our educational interpretive programs.

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Rotary Nature Center & Wildlife Refuge

Map image for Rotary Nature Center, located at 600 Bellevue Ave in Oakland, CA 94610
600 Bellevue Ave
Oakland, CA 94610

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