Watkins Nature Center

301 Watkins Park Drive
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
301-218-6702; TTY 301-699-2544

Hours of Operation

Watkins Nature Center offers something for everyone. Live animal displays include native owls, hawks, reptiles, amphibians, and insects. The nature center also features indoor and outdoor ponds, a songbird feeding area, and a squirrel gym that showcases squirrels performing tricks and eating corn. For information on children, adult, and family programs, please view our scheduled programs and special events, or please call 301-218-6702, TTY 301-699-2544.

Teachers, view our curriculum based programs designed specially for elementary school groups.

Location/Directions

From the Capital Beltway (I-495), take Exit 15A (Central Avenue) east. Continue for approximately three miles. Turn right onto Watkins Park Drive (Route 193) and follow the park signs to the facility.

From Route 301, turn onto Central Avenue (Route 214) west. Continue for approximately three miles (past Six Flags America). Turn left onto Watkins Park Drive and follow to the park entrance on the right.

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