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Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary

One Nature Place, McKinney, TX 75069
972-562-5566
Ranked #3 of 20 attractions in McKinney
4.0 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Description: Nature Reserve, garden, hiking trails and nature center provides an escape to nature.
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Dallas, Texas
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Great place to take my little kids on a nature walk. But they need to refresh their exhibits. It is always the same stuff.

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Texas
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

We happened to go on a day when there were bus loads of kids from different schools in the area. Don't get me wrong, I love kids, but geez can they make a racket! Outside on the trails was fine but inside the building / museum part was off-the-charts loud! The tour guides for the exhibits are very knowledgeable and... More

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Dallas, TX
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

Took the kids here during the Dinosaur Exhibit. Had a blast. Kids loved the dinosaurs and it was a nice hike.

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Dallas, Texas
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

Go for the nature trails and the animals. The museum is dated but does occasionally have and interesting, small traveling show. This museum is very small but good for family fun and a bit of fresh air.

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houston
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

My family loved this place. A nice tranquil walk to let the kids get there energy out.

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Dallas, Texas, United States
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

This is not an amusement park, but rather a peaceful place for a country walk to photograph and commune with Texas nature.

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McKinney, Texas
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

My cousins young sons loved this place, especially the animated dinosaur walk. Definitely worth a visit.

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Texas
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012

We went during the summer and have wanted to go back ever since. The museum itself is pretty small, but the exhibits were pretty cool and my daughter (5) really enjoyed herself. She especially loved the butterfly garden and the animals outside. I liked that the trails are family friendly and not too long.

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Plano, Texas
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

what can you say about sanctuary. this place has a heart, they help injured birds and such. the grounds are great. plan to spend the day learning

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Dallas, Texas
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Reviews in 183 cities Reviews in 183 cities
300 helpful votes 300 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011
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The cities and towns are slowly taking up all the previously natural areas. This little museum and trails still survives although surrounded by lots of development. It is definitely worth your time and effort to take a trip to see this attraction which has been around for many years. Lots of trails for the kids to run up and down... More

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