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Welcome to

Trinity River Audubon Center

Once the site of the largest illegal landfill in the state of Texas, Trinity River is now a thriving Blackland Prairie habitat just 10 miles south of downtown Dallas.
Discover adventure, birds, and how to make a difference at an Audubon center.

6500 Great Trinity Forest Way, Dallas, TX 75217

Our hours:

Open Hours: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Tucked away at the end of a long road, on the outskirts of Dallas, lies an oasis of North Texas nature. Trinity River Audubon Center, built in 2008 on reclaimed land that was once an illegal dumping ground, is now a 120-acre haven for a vast array of birds and other wildlife in an increasingly urbanized metropolitan area. Nestled into the landscape, our visitor center, designed by visionary architect Antoine Predock and certified LEED Gold, serves as an interactive community gathering space and hub for conservation education, research and action. Outside, nearly five miles of nature trails invite visitors to explore and engage with the surrounding environment, now transformed from a liability into a public asset. 

Register online for FREE to come and visit!

Trinity River Audubon Center is a National Audubon Society Center supported, in part, by funds from the City of Dallas Park and Recreation Department.

Upcoming Events
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Spring Break Camp 2026
Mar
20
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Trinity River Audubon Center
Spring Break Camp 2026
Dallas, TX
Sunday Morning Bird Walk - Trinity River Audubon Center
Mar
22
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Trinity River Audubon Center
Sunday Morning Bird Walk - Trinity River Audubon Center
Dallas, TX
Flock Party 2026 - Trinity River Audubon Center
Apr
11
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Trinity River Audubon Center
Flock Party 2026 - Trinity River Audubon Center
Dallas, TX
Flock Party 2026 - Trinity River Audubon Center
Apr
11
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Trinity River Audubon Center
Flock Party 2026 - Trinity River Audubon Center
Dallas, TX
Flock Party 2026 - Trinity River Audubon Center
Apr
11
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Trinity River Audubon Center
Flock Party 2026 - Trinity River Audubon Center
Dallas, TX
Flock Party 2026 - Trinity River Audubon Center
Apr
11
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Trinity River Audubon Center
Flock Party 2026 - Trinity River Audubon Center
Dallas, TX
Flock Party 2026 - Trinity River Audubon Center
Apr
11
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Trinity River Audubon Center
Flock Party 2026 - Trinity River Audubon Center
Dallas, TX
Come explore Dallas's wild side with us!

Throughout the year, Trinity River Audubon Center offers a variety of public programs designed to connect visitors of all ages with nature. From community celebrations to hands-on science activities, each program invites you to explore, learn, and take part in conservation efforts across North Texas.

Check out our event calendar!
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