Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge

Ridefield Wildlife Refuge

Visitors to Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge may enjoy viewing a variety of wildlife within a few minutes of the Portland-Vancouver metropolitan area. The Refuge landscape provides sanctuary throughout the seasons for waterfowl, shorebirds, raptors, river otter, black-tailed deer, coyotes, herons, and numerous other species of wildlife. The Refuge is also offers a place for people to keep in touch with their 'wild' neighbors. For many, this is a special place to learn about and appreciate the splendor of the natural areas that once occurred in abundance along the lower Columbia River.

Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Auto Tour Route Hours: Daily - 7:00 am to 5:30 pm (Automatic Entrance Gate Hours).

The daily entrance fee to the Refuge is $3.00 per non-commercial vehicle. 

Library

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OMSI

https://www.omsi.edu/home

Oregon Zoo

http://www.oregonzoo.org/

Oregon Children's Theater

http://www.octc.org/

First Timer First Saturdays: $5 children's tickets!

If you have never purchased tickets to one of our plays, you qualify for our First Timer First Saturdays offer. Children's tickets are just $5 each (with the purchase of a regular priced adult ticket) for the first Saturday performance of each play! Choose either the 2pm or 5pm performance. Offer valid in price level 2 and 3 only. Limit 5 disounted tickets per order. ORDER MUST BE PLACED THROUGH OUR BOX OFFICE NO LATER THAN THE FRIDAY BEFORE THE PLAY.

Water Resources Education Center

Monday-Fri 9-5, Sat 12-5
Free Admission

Interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, aquaria swimming with fish, toddler-friendly Puddles Place, environmental artwork, natural gardens, wildlife-friendly wetlands and more!

Inside and outside, the Water Center is brimming with things for visitors of all ages to do and see.

There are many opportunities available for exploring and experiencing water, nature and the environment. Don't forget to check What's Happening to see events coming to the Water Center. We think you’ll agree, the Water Center is a great place to see and do so many things!

Remember, admission is free!

http://www.cityofvancouver.us/publicworks/page/water-resources-education-center