Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Edinburg Scenic Wetlands & World Birding Center in Edinburg
Categories
Location on the map
Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas, US
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
Phone: +1 956-381-9922
Site: https://edinburgwbc.org/
Site: https://edinburgwbc.org/
Opening hours
- Monday:8AM–5PM
- Tuesday:8AM–5PM
- Wednesday:8AM–5PM
- Thursday:8AM–5PM
- Friday:8AM–5PM
- Saturday:8AM–6PM
- Sunday:1–6PM
Comments (192)
Nice windy warm day. Entrance was nice with the water fall for nirds to drink. A bird motel inn very nice. Walking trails crazy twists and turns fun to look for birds and reptiles. Plants and trees of different forms. Kids area to play campsite. But the ponds we loved it. But it comes short of a walk. We didnt get to enter the gift shop. But over all nice place to sit and enjoy the birds watch. Come at your own risk.
Great place to the kids. Nature walk and Discovery ponds for kids. They offer a junior Discovery backpack filled with binoculars and activities and nets for rent free.
Always nicely maintained trails and birding areas. Our birding guide was nice but not as knowledgable as we would have liked. To his credit he made a great effort to find the kingfishers but they were not cooperating the day we were there.
It was so nice! I cant believe I never knew this place existed! Lots of beauty to see. Wish I couldve seen more wildlife, but it was a really nice place to go for a walk. They have discounts for students if you bring your ID. I would like to come again some time. I liked it. Im glad we have this in Edinburg.
Great parking, interesting trails which were a bit on the muddy side because we visited just a few hours after some serious thunderstorms. Well worth the visit.
Clean bathrooms, handicap friendly, plenty of benches along the way for those who maye be concerned of needing to take breaks, friendly staff, diaper changing station, stroller friendly! Great environment for kids, not too big compared to other parks, cozy-like Nature Center. Season pass is dirt cheap, goes for a good cause and allows you to bring many folks along. We saw a red cardinal this past week. Planning on taking my 2 toddlers regularly for healthy sun exposure (the body requires it), exercise, and for my own sanity (lol). It helps me with my depression, wild hormones, to get outdoors and clear perspective(s) while soaking up the nature beauty. My son likes holding the map papersheet they hand out, the bird check sheet, in combo with trails, it is like Dora, haha! Going to bring a book(s) for us to read while they explore. Easier to learn while having fun at the same time. RGV needs rain desperately, so expect more brown than green. Anywho, I hope this encourages somebody!
Beautiful grounds and ponds, great for bird watchers. Well maintained trails and grounds, picnic area, places to sit and watch the wildlife. Play area for children and dog friendly too.
Had a nice visit but missed seeing the birds it wildlife. It was slim pickings when I visited. Nice grounds and facilities. Trails and ponds were nice. Lots of Egrets mostly on my visit. I did see two snakes doing there breeding dance which was cool. Ill business again in a few weeks to see whats there.
I loved it! It was fun walking and seeing lots of butterflies, chachalacas, and other wild life... wish we wouldve made it earlier to the fall event, we did get to dissect owl pellets aka owl vomit found a rodents bones in it. 🦉🦋🌳❤😁
This is a great place to come explore with your family, they always have different events going on, The fairy event is my favorite, staff is nice and welcoming
Located in the Edinburg Municipal Park, there is a small fee to enter the grounds which includes a beautiful nature walk and building with local bird photos and information. Outdated photography does not really portray the beauty of these bird species. A snake is in an aquarium but I am not sure how this helps to educate the public. Look for the cute acorn seats outside along your nature walk. Once you are here, you should take the time to enjoy all that the park has to offer.
Lovely preserve with lots of wildlife - its a great outdoor day to walk while distancing.
Great place to visit with family. They have all kinds of nice little wood features for kids to enjoy. You get to experience nature in a relatively protected environment (you can still hear cars driving by). There are plenty of kiskirees and chachalacas around. Not too big but not too small, great place for a 30 minute nature power walk.
Large deep lakes and butterfly trails. I watched Osprey and Kingfishers fish all afternoon. Saw about 35 species of birds in the park. Inca Doves, and Blue gray Flycatchers in the butterfly gardens. $3 Adults $2 for over 55 and children
This place is like a little slice of heaven. Breathtakingly beautiful! There are wild birds on the ground, in the trees, on the water, they are everywhere! Sometimes I forget my binoculars but the birds are always so close that I dont need them☺️ If you look on their website they also have special events. As well as photography sessions you can pay for. Theres also a huge park near the premises and a huge walking/running trail 🏞️
Really beautiful area with very interesting birds to look at and hear. The butterfly area was great too given it’s size. For the price of entry ($3/adult), you really get a lot more than what you’re paying for with the many different areas and bird variety. Fun for all ages, definitely recommend going at least once
Lovely park, well maintained with lots of birds. Great childrens trail with enticing shelters and hidey holes for kids.
Beautiful escape! Take a moment to unwind with nature. Explore a new trail. Bring your binoculars for a great birding experience!
They had helpful staff, a nice giftshop and lots of informative displays. If I make it back to the area I will definitely go back.
Store was closed due to pandemic and Dragonfly Pond needed water, but the remainder of the park was beautiful.
It was really hot the day we went but overall it was a good visit
We loved it here because we got to see birds that we had not seen at other birding centers. We also met some wonderful people.
Great place to walk, aimlessly amble, or even meander a bit :) We watched a presentation on reptiles, these seem to be a regular event geared towards kids. We got to see tiny frogs, turtles, and even a hummingbird. Theres an entry fee but its minimal and there are annual passes if you plan on being a regular.
The staff were AMAZING!!! Super friendly and helpful... and SO knowledgeable!! My son had a blast!! Will DEFINITELY be returning. 💖
Lots of egrets, white pelicans, cardinals, chacalacas, etc. Wonderful trails.
Beautiful nature trails and scenic overlooks! This is a great place to reconnect with nature!!
Very cool area with variety of trails and view of a small wetlands area. Lots of birds and plants to see and enjoy!
Saw a variety of migrating birds very beautiful especially the blue and grey Herlins.
Very good info youll find here i would reccomend it. Plus its a beautiful to go to for a small 3 dllr fee
Great first time walk with my oldest child
Love it lots of birds and trail add a little baseball perfect
Very cool place! Last sabbath of the month is free for all.
Nice park for a stroll.
This place is awesome! We went for the first time this past week Nov 23, 2020. Covid rules are implied when in buildings to use the restrooms and when approaching people around the trails. The place is very well kept. We enjoyed it very much and will visit again in the future.
This is amazing place to get away and capture great nature photography! I highly recommend this place for the entire family! Friendly staff and very informative!
Such a beautiful bird and wildlife sanctuary. Many trails to walk and bike on, as well as benches and tables to sit and rest while watching the birds. The 2 ponds and different flowers/plants attract egrets, herons, ducks, chacalacas, turtles, various types of butterflies, hummingbirds and Kiskadees. It is very quiet and relaxing. I am planning to get the yearly membership next time I go. There are so many wonderful things to see.
The Edinburg Birding Center is a great place for families. Awesome events and friendly staff.
This is an amazing place. Weve been members for 3 years, for $25 a year you receive a pass for up to 8 people on each visit. The area is very well landscaped and well maintained. Our granddaughter is visiting this week and she really enjoyed it. Take your camera! Lots of photo ops.
What a great place to go and enjoy nature. Also, the park is next door. Great for family time or by yourself. A must go. Highly recommend. Dont forget the gift shop. 😁😁
Great outdoor activity for children of all ages !
Amazing amount and variety of birds in a relatively small area. Trails are well kept, and the trees and bushes are well manicured in the butterfly garden. Very friendly and helpful staff. Good place to learn about local bird species. Highly recommended!
Looks so beautiful despite people leaving trash all over the place.
First time visiting and it was great. They have a lot of little trails with butterflies aplenty. The lake overlooks are nice. On this visit, the childrens outdoor play area was closed off. Across the street there are 4 nice playgrounds (1 wheel chair accessible) and 2 large pavilions for kids to play as well.
3 acres...wish there were more trails
Beautiful little spot. Not too big, makes for a nice nature walk. It is city run, and schools like to use it for field trips so dont be surprised to see groups taking tours. Theyre easy to avoid so its not a big deal. Good variety of birds and butterflies. Staff is very friendly as well.
Beautiful place to relax and hear the birds.
This place is very tranquil. You are not allowed to bring a dog, but that allows the wildlife to be safer. The best time to come is at sunrise and sunset. Brink water and sunscreen. A hat and comfortable shoes and clothes. The majority of people who come are older. They like to bird watch. It is not encouraged to run but you can get away with it if you are careful . Just be advised that if you get hurt , it falls on you. The park is ment to casually enjoy nature. Take pictures, all you want. Its a nice place...
The smallest world birding center that I visited. They didnt have much in the way of feeders and I wasnt able to put together a very big checklist.
Do you all take in Surrenderd Fresh Water Turtles?
Very nice place to go relax with the kids to enjoy nature. Watching nature and experiencing first hand by attending a tour was great. So many different species of birds to see. Worth the small admission fee of $3 for adults. Kids under 5 were free.
A surprising Hidden Gem in the City of Edinburg. Well laid-out and Landscape pads Meander through a myriad number of Botanical specimens. Feels like the resource of a very much larger City. Unique with in Edinburg. Teaching Center has a variety of exhibits. Standard gift shop with books and stuffed animals for the kids. Will allow you to rent binoculars if you exchange your photo ID. To holding ponds and canals are good viewing spots for wildlife. Overall an enjoyable experience with children.
Came on a chilly sunny day. Just missed the bird feeding, but spotted a cardinal.
Very large area. All types of activities possible. Calm and safe appearing. Lots of families. The scenic wetland area is actually off to the side in the whole park area. Good parking. Looks like a great place for a family outing.
Only giving 4 stars because they were open till 10pm and it was poorly lit. I walked next to a bush and there was one of those chubby poisonous spiders hanging from it😭 while it scared me, it didnt present any danger to me. We had two 7 year olds and a little 5 year old with us, given the opportunity they could have wanted to play with such a cool spider😣 frightening to think of!! The fairy event was awesome! Maybe add more lighting?
Really Beautiful trials to walk on it. Even the animals ducks and fish are friendly. The only reason I would not give it 5 star is due to the city. They can due a better job cleaning the trash in the trial, fixing the wood walks, and they can invest the money in so beautiful full place in the heart of the city. Please City of Edinburg don’t let this place go down.
Enjoy taking a walk at the Edinburg wetlands the park is always clean nd well maintained. Love all the native habitat the wildlife. Great place to spend a great time with family
Lots of diverse birding in a small area. Very well maintaind trails and water features. Always able to see 40 plus species of birds. Its. Also dog friendly.
Wonderful place to bird and visit nature. Well maintained with freshly filled feeders and painted tables and blinds. Lake was teeming with white pelicans...it was amazing! Love this place everytime we go!!!
Its clean, well lit at night, a fun SAFE family park, fab trails and walkways to run/ jog, and it has the coolest birds and ducks. so much to do. oh, they have awesome sports amenities.
Nice trails for a fun Halloween event. Beautiful resacas and interesting program.
I found the Edinburg Birding Center entirely by accident, but it is well-worth going out of your way to visit. I was in Edinburg for a political rally, and only had half an hour to spend, but was enchanted by how many species I saw in a small area in that brief amount of time.The chacalaca was new to me--about the size of a chicken, and apparently likes to walk about, in the company of others, willing to show itself, while keeping a safe distance away. I saw mockingbirds, (either several, or one which was very energetic), a yellow rumped warbler, a bold titmouse, and a ladderback woodpecker, all while I was in one small area, and appearing almost faster than I could focus my camera to shoot photos of them.Ive ear-marked this as a birding site I definitely want to return to, when I have a few days for birding! Amazing find, right in the center of Edinburg, too!
●Beautiful grounds that offer a wonderful, natural habitat for native flora and fauna to enjoy and experience.●Such a breath of fresh air in the middle of a concrete and asphalt jungle.●A facility dedicated to promoting knowledge, conservation, and stewardship of the native habitat Rio Grande Valley.●An excellent place to go birding and hone your native plant identification skills.
Went on the Tuesday morning guided bird walk. Guide was super knowledgeable and informative and got us on lots of birds. Great way to spend 2 hrs and learn new things about the area.
Great place to enjoy nature.
Love this place for toddler play dates. My son is 2 and loves going to see all the nature. The staff is friendly, patient with the kids and very knowledgeable.
Had a great time. It was really nice weather because it was done in the morning. Students learned a lot as did I. Organization and breakout sessions were wonderful.
Every visit has new adventures...beautiful plants, birds, butterflies...and a pond with ducks and more. Excellent children and adult programs.
Excellent place, relaxing, clean, truly a nice hidden gem. A must see!!
Very nice place to spend time birding and butterfly watching. The building is well designed and functional. The staff is professional and friendly. Highly recommend
A reliable place in the winter and early spring to see Green Kingfishers, various ducks, egrets, Kiskadees, thrushes, Osprey and various warblers. In the park outside the wetlands there are usually White Pelicans and Blacknecked Stilts. Costs $3 ($2 SRS) to get in but money goes to a good cause and it is worth the price.
Lots of birds one good toilet and tones of sewer water.5/6 stars because I got scared at one point
Nice part but havent seen it all yet.
Beautiful trail, lots of wildlife, amazing for birdwatching in particular. Highly recommend to everyone from the valley.
Kind of cheesy. When I went I was expection lots of exotic birds being the WORLDS birding center only saw some ducks and one other bird. And also for being the WORLD birding center seemed kinda small. Please just rename to birding center so no one will come expecting something thats not really there. Best part is the mosquito breeding pond that part was just itching with excitment.
Great place for birding, it is one of the many World Birding Centers in the RGV. They have great staff that will gladly help. You can rent binoculers for free. They have all sorts of events as well.
This place charges to go in but the park is free, this area has been good qualities because the local live and people are living together and making the valley stay beautiful, a lot of people do not know that the valley was once all wet lands and the tropical nature of the species should not surprise anyone because they are the true natives
Nice scenic walk with the family.
Photographers getting kicked out at 5:30 when they close at 6:00??? As long as you have a professional camera you cant stay till six 😒😒😤😑😠 thats really dumb we didnt even have alot of props we put the props away except the camera and they still kick usout
Beautiful place. Fairly small, but well kept. Walking paths all around. Can walk around lakes also.
A little too windy to see much the day we visited, but a nice site.
Didnt even know this was here nice walking Area for the kids
Great park with nice gardens. Great bird watching spot. Have been to several events and the staff is very attentive.
I come to this place to be with nature and to clear my mind. I get so relaxed that I say a prayer while I am here. I take plenty of nature photographs even of the tiniest creatures.
It was fun and adventurous looking for butterflies and other insects with binoculars and enjoying the water while eating snacks
Real nice
Beautiful place for a walk
Saw lots of birds and ducks
Great family activities and facilities that are well taken care of. Really peaceful place to be surrounded by nature.
Nice fun place to visit and great place for kids to go and visit
A large selection of cacti. A kids section. A nice scenic place to walk. Part of the park was closed off.
Lots of fun. Our group had ages 4 through 81.
Really good place to learn about nature and the different types of BIOS environments and creatures we have in the Rio Grande Valley.
Peaceful trail walking.
This is a fabulous bird sanctuary. Nice place. Laid out nicely. The staff is great!
This place is gorgeous at day, evening or night. A superb location to view the fowl of the valley. I really love this place.
Great place for a nature walk. Awesome facilities and knowledgeable staff, beautiful grounds.
Beautiful place to bring the family and take photos of nature. 10/10 would go again.
Very well maintained birding and nature center where birds abound. Water birds and others are here.
Never been there ...was so pleasant and relaxing
A wonderful garden to walk through. Lots of birds and butterflies. Trails, trees, bushes, ponds and flowers.
Great place environment...
Excellent relaxing place
Beautiful and peaceful
Great birding spot!
Beautiful little park for quiet times with Gods creatures.
Fabulous place to walk and bird. The staff was very nice.
As a group with Rio Grand Valley Birding Festival we saw 62 bird species.
A great little park with a bunch of different species.
Great facility with wide variety of birds. Friendly staff!
Enjoyed the trails and the lake! Nice hidden gem in Edinburg!
Great place for family hikes, beautiful scenery.
Great place!
Its a nice place to walk and take photos
Nice place, good birds, but fairly small
I saw a bird attack a turtle. It was pretty freakin sweet.
Wonderful area well kept. Knowledgeable staff
Great spot for a run or walk around
Nice tranquil, beautiful place not to big.
It was great Thank you
Nice place for exercising and nature walks.
Great activities for the kids, check their website
Not what we expected but a nice diversion.
Loved it and so did my grandson💙
Beautiful
Good place to walk and get some exercise
Good place to learn about local plants and weather
Awesome to walk in the morning or late afternoon.
I love this place so do my kids
Very good place to take the family
It was amazing: beautiful views
I Always have a great time here. I
Great wetlands in the middle of all the development
Good birding with accessible trails.
Fun place to visit nature
Gourgeous clean nice place for kids
Nice park for walking.
Love this place so beautiful!
Free every last Saturday of the month.
Great nature park.
Great little hidden treasure in Edinburg.
Best guided tours.
I Loved
Got to see Hooded Oriole!
Peaceful, educational, beautiful and inspirational!
Beautiful
Amazing!!! Visited on Astrology
It was an awesome experience
Great experience
Beautiful trail
Nice place to go chill
Wanting to go! On list!
Love it
Great for kids
Love love love this place!!
Birds! Birds! Birds!
I Love this place!!
Beautiful
Great place.
Best place
Incredibly awesome
Very unique
Great place.
It was good
Its amazing
Spectacular birding!
School Resource
Beautiful place. We really like it a lot. My daughter quite enjoys it. It has many programs. Aventure Challenge, great !!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Excellent super special place I love it
Its great to walk with the animals
Very pretty. But in this season there are too many flies, you can not be!
Beautiful place, just right to relax
Fun
Ergo place
MISTERS IN THE PARK.
Excellent view and a peaceful walk
Beautiful place to observe the planets and constellations!
💌👍🏼
Excellent place to meet nature
Nice, good care and very educational
Hermoso
It is really nice.
Very interesting
Total reviews rating 4.7
192 Reviews for Edinburg Scenic Wetlands & World Birding Center 2023:
Review №1
2022-02-12Lovely place to walk and enjoy nature. We saw a beautiful cardinal, many white pelicans and small little birds. Nice way to unwind
Review №2
2022-06-11Very nice place it was free a very nice walk and a nice rest spot for restroom and break and check out the gift shop and museum its also a community garden
Review №3
2022-01-14Simply beautiful. My husband and I visited this center today as our weekly date. I loved it! There werent too many birds during this winter time but the scenery was great!! Front male clerk was also very polite. Will surely recommend this place to family and friends. I am just wondering if we are able to take family photos here?
Review №4
2022-05-11The Edinburg Scenic Wetlands is a lovely place for birdwatching in the Rio Grande Valley. The trails are maintained beautifully, and the Visitors Center has a lot of good information.
Review №5
2022-02-01Some buttons are completely broken in the demo room for the birds. Besides that, place is kept flawless very neatly trimmed trails and lots of wildlife. Great nature activity for beginners or people that dont want to walk too much and still see some nice scenery. 4/5
Review №6
2021-08-08Excellent place for a walk, trails well-kept and easy. Nice displays in gift shop appropriate for kids, including 2 live snakes.
Review №7
2021-05-29Nice scenic location to enjoy within The Valley. Features a few short walking trails, a community garden, a lake with plenty of fish and birds in between. Affordable and accessible for people with disabilities.
Review №8
2021-01-19Just a perfect place to enjoy a 1 or 2 mile walk on 100 % accesible trails. It does not matter if you take your kids on a stroller or a disabled family member on a wheelchair; The trails are well designed and maintained.Make sure to take; water, snacks, insect repellent, binoculars and enjoy the best natural show in town for $3 Dollars
Review №9
2020-06-15Beautiful bird sanctuary with lots of plants, flowers and cactus. We saw many gorgeous butterflies and a few lizards as well. There is a large lake there with a few nice outlooks of the lake and also a few smaller ponds. Many benches and other areas to rest with lots of shade throughout. There is also a childrens area with a small playground and fun things to do for kids. Would definitely recommend to any nature lovers or people visiting, or families with kids! Bring lots of water, sunscreen and big spray.
Review №10
2021-02-04Wonderful gardens with plants and trees and a lake to entice birds. Saw some first sightings for me here. Nice place to take a walk in nature by self or with family.