Our Hiking Trails, Botanical Gardens & Cactus Greenhouse,
Bird Blind & Mining Exhibit are Open!
Open: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed: Wed. & Sun.
Throughout the pandemic, we have followed CDC guidelines with our priority being your health and safety. With the announcement by the CDC (5/13/2021) that if you are vaccinated against COVID-19, you are no longer required to wear a mask, we're excited to follow those guidelines and no longer require masks IF you have been vaccinated. YAY! We couldn't be more thrilled.
To all of you who have followed CDRI's policies regarding mask wearing and social distancing, we wish to thank you very much. It is because of you that we are getting through this pandemic. We've done it together.
Over the next few weeks, we'll be transitioning to "normal", but please, until then, continue to follow our guidelines. We will keep you informed of updates to our policies on this site.
The following information describes our current procedures: Purchase your admission ticket online at this website. Click here to buy your ticket.
Bird Blind & Mining Exhibit are Open!
Open: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed: Wed. & Sun.
Throughout the pandemic, we have followed CDC guidelines with our priority being your health and safety. With the announcement by the CDC (5/13/2021) that if you are vaccinated against COVID-19, you are no longer required to wear a mask, we're excited to follow those guidelines and no longer require masks IF you have been vaccinated. YAY! We couldn't be more thrilled.
To all of you who have followed CDRI's policies regarding mask wearing and social distancing, we wish to thank you very much. It is because of you that we are getting through this pandemic. We've done it together.
Over the next few weeks, we'll be transitioning to "normal", but please, until then, continue to follow our guidelines. We will keep you informed of updates to our policies on this site.
The following information describes our current procedures: Purchase your admission ticket online at this website. Click here to buy your ticket.
- Bring your receipt on your phone or printed ticket receipt to the Admissions Window at the Powell Visitor Center. There will be no cash or credit card transactions at the admissions window for ticket sales.
- Access is OPEN to the following: (Free site maps are available at check in.)
- Trails
- Botanical Gardens
- Cactus Greenhouse
- Bird Blind
- Mining Exhibit
- Access is currently CLOSED to:
- Powell Visitor Center
- Gift Shop
- Restrooms
- Wear sturdy, closed toe shoes, hat and sunscreen.
- Bring plenty of water; a walking stick is helpful.
Come out to the Chihuahuan Desert
Nature Center & Botanical Gardens
to hike the trails,
stroll through the botanical gardens,
enjoy the cactus & succulent collection,
explore the mining exhibit,
see who's flown in at the bird blind,
or simply enjoy the view from the porch!
$6.50 admission fee,
children 12 and under are free,
as are dogs on a leash.
See you soon!
Nature Center & Botanical Gardens
to hike the trails,
stroll through the botanical gardens,
enjoy the cactus & succulent collection,
explore the mining exhibit,
see who's flown in at the bird blind,
or simply enjoy the view from the porch!
$6.50 admission fee,
children 12 and under are free,
as are dogs on a leash.
See you soon!
The mission of the Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute is to promote public awareness,
appreciation and concern for nature generally and the natural diversity of the Chihuahuan Desert region specifically, through education, the visitor experience, and through the support of research.
appreciation and concern for nature generally and the natural diversity of the Chihuahuan Desert region specifically, through education, the visitor experience, and through the support of research.
