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Located on Rte. 114 Bristol near the Warren town line. The Audubon Environmental Education Center is a state-of-the art natural history museum and aquarium that puts fun and excitement into experiencing nature. Look inside a 33-foot life size Right Whale. Discover life in a tide pool. Observe Narragansett Bay’s marine life. Visit a rare blue lobster. Explore a cornfield at night. The Center’s interactive exhibits feature local habitats. Situated on the 28-acre McIntosh Wildlife Refuge the Environmental Education Center has walking trails with a ¼ mile boardwalk that winds through fresh and saltwater marshes leading to a majestic view of Narragansett Bay. The refuge is along the East Bay Bike Path allowing bikers and walkers access to the refuge’s natural beauty. The Center offers guided tours, nature walks, special family programs and much more throughout the year. The facility and trails are handicapped accessible.
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1401 Hope Street (Route 114)
Bristol,
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02809
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| Phone |
(401) 245-7500 |
| Web Site |
http://www.asri.org |
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eec@asri.org |
| Hours |
May – September: 9am-5pm daily October–April: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 12pm -5pm
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| Open |
Year-Round |
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