Top rated Wildlife refuges in Philadelphia, United States to elevate your visit (Updated May, 2024)

Top rated Wildlife refuges in Philadelphia

Experience the best that Philadelphia has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 32 places from Wildlife refuge category.

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Woodlands Wildlife Refuge

Non-profit organization

👍👍 We brought a sick baby bunny we found in the backyard. The place was beautiful and quiet, surrounded by nature, and we were informed that there would be updates about the bunny. I am very grateful for their practice, and feel relieved that the bunny is in good hands now.

4.90 (94 reviews) (~70.39 km from centre)

Island Beach State Park Inlet

Wildlife refuge

👍 Great variety for a state park on the beach. Lots of wildlife can be seen on site . They offer showers, a restaurant with a bar on site, bathrooms as well as a quick serve section for food and drinks. There are several beaches to choose from, you pay by the car (discount for locals (half price),...

4.90 (83 reviews) (~93.64 km from centre)

Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust Parking

Nature preserve

👍👍 Always refreshing place to meet mom Nature. Pleasant and knowledgeable staff. Become a member. Your body and the Earth will thank you!

4.90 (59 reviews) (~22.23 km from centre)

Forsythe Wildlife Refuge Visitor Information Center

Tourist attraction

Migratory bird viewing draws visitors to this sizable salt-marsh refuge with an interpretive center.

4.80 (940 reviews) (~81.69 km from centre)

Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge

Wildlife refuge

👍👍 This place is fantastic. There are quite a bit of animals and each animal's story is displayed on their cage. The animals are well cared for. The grounds are clean. They could use a few trash cans here and there, but I understand why they are hard to find. But the humans tend to litter. We picked...

4.80 (672 reviews) (~30.51 km from centre)

Ken Lockwood Gorge Wildlife Management Area

Wildlife refuge

Picturesque forestland offering hiking along the Columbia Trail, mountain biking or stream fishing.

4.80 (629 reviews) (~85.25 km from centre)

Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust

Nature preserve

👍👍 Love this park the trails are super clean an open you can see the deer when they walk around. Which is great for the kids. Theirs a ton of animal activity between the birds, deer and whatever else you are lucky to encounter. The water is wonderful, constantly flowing and clean my dog loves swimming...

4.80 (579 reviews) (~22.32 km from centre)

Wildlife Refuge

Wildlife refuge

4.80 (466 reviews) (~90.09 km from centre)

Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge

Wildlife refuge

👍👍 Beautiful spot! It was very nice. The only down fall was the wind and all the bugs (ticks & chiggers), but that’s nature! Nothing you can do about it. I’ll be visiting again!

4.80 (263 reviews) (~81.66 km from centre)

Natural Lands' Binky Lee Preserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 The trails are so well maintained. Beautiful place.

4.80 (183 reviews) (~40.69 km from centre)

Natural Lands' Crow's Nest Preserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 Beautiful preserve and well maintained. I come here year round. The trails are well marked, and they connect to Hopewell Furnace, Hopewell Lake and French Creek, so you could really get some mileage in around here.

4.80 (130 reviews) (~56.84 km from centre)

Observation Tower

Wildlife refuge

👍👍 John Heinz Wildlife Refuge is an excellent place to go where you can forget the city is even there. If you like photography, it's even better.

4.80 (107 reviews) (~11.21 km from centre)

Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge

Wildlife refuge

Tidal salt marsh & birding destination with trails, observation towers & a 12-mile wildlife drive.

4.70 (756 reviews) (~81.15 km from centre)

Briar Bush Nature Center

Nature preserve

👍👍 Amazing place! Quiet nature preserve in the middle of the suburbs. Perfect place to bring children.

4.70 (235 reviews) (~19.16 km from centre)

Natural Lands' Hildacy Preserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 A wonderful protected wildlife area. Well maintained trails with a good mix of wildlife zones. There are a few surprises if you take the time to look around and enjoy. This area includes trails for humans and dogs, a picnic area, good signage with interesting wildlife to see markers, a creek with d...

4.70 (178 reviews) (~19.2 km from centre)

Natural Lands' Gwynedd Preserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 A magical slice of nature amidst built-up suburban sprawl. Great place to spend some time exploring outdoors. Muddy in spring, but it's to be expected!

4.70 (153 reviews) (~28.2 km from centre)

Assunpink Wildlife Management Area

Wildlife refuge

Wildlife habitat with 3 lakes & unmarked trails for hiking, mountain biking & cross-country skiing.

4.70 (93 reviews) (~62.5 km from centre)

Susquehanna National Wildlife Refuge

Wildlife refuge

👍👍 Deeper water than Sand Island across the channel. You aren't supposed to go beyond the waterline on this island because it's a preserve but people put up tables and tents on the beach all the time with no issues just don't go in the grass. No camping here and no fires on the beach like you can at...

4.70 (60 reviews) (~93.7 km from centre)

Upper Barnegat Bay Wildlife Management Area

Wildlife refuge

4.70 (47 reviews) (~86.82 km from centre)

John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum

Wildlife refuge

Dedicated to preserving the Tinicum Marsh, this refuge offers hiking trails & a visitor center.

4.60 (2.7K reviews) (~10.45 km from centre)

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Top rated Wildlife refuges in Philadelphia, United States