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Morrison-Knudsen Nature Center

600 South Walnut St, Boise, ID 83706
+1 208 334 2225
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Ranked #10 of 78 attractions in Boise
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Most recent review
- 9 Apr 2013
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Boise, Idaho
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53 reviews 53 reviews
17 attraction reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

We took some out of town guest on a tour of downtown Boise. One of the venues we visited was the Morrison-Knudsen Nature Center. My wife and I will need to return in the very near future when we can more time.

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Boise, Idaho
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

It is't a big park, except in experiences you will have. Get eye-to-eye with trout. See if the porcupine has taken over the Canada goose' nesting box. And keep an open eye for the fox. If it's spring, don't alarm the deer--there may be a fawn close. It's the most amazing few acres you will ever have the pleasure to... More

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Boise, Idaho
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

There's lots for kids to look at, both along the trails and in the nature center. I especially like the way they've glassed in a portion of the river so you can watch the fish.

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Boise, Idaho
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2013

I often go here to just walk along the nature trail and hope I see one of the massive Sturgeons hanging out on the bottom of the pond. Really nice interpretive signs and just well laid out. And you just never know who may be visiting the fish.

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Boise, Idaho, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2013

Nice stream exhibits, close to park and Boise river greenbelt. Good place to take kids with a picnic right next door in park. People very friendly and if you collect smashed pennies, they have a machine.

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Boise, Idaho
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2012

The nature center is located next to Municipal Park and has walking trails with overviews of trout and other local fish being bred and raised there. It has a few tanks with fish in various stages of development. You may also see a few birds including heron in the park. It's fairly small. An small building attached has a lot... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2012

I have taken my children there for 17 years, and they love it each time as different seasons of the year show different parts of the life cycle of plants and animals / fish

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Boise, Idaho
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2012

I try to walk through the Morrison-Knudson center during each of the seasons. The fish display is amazing with at least three Sturgeons within the enclosure. The fish are all in their natural habitat and easily seen from above the water (walking bridge) to the underneath (glass displays) along the walking paths. On my last visit, two spotted fawns and... More

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Salt Lake City, Utah
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18 reviews 18 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2012

Honestly, we mostly just went here because it was free, but the kids had a lot of fun and it was better than expected.

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St. Louis Mo.
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37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

This is a park we used to go to when we lived in Mtn. Home. It has certainly changed! There is now a small zoo that was nice. Lots of areas to play, or just sit and relax. Lots of geese and squirrels!

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