Durango Wildlife Museum

Durango Wildlife Museum The volunteers of the Durango Wildlife Museum educate the public, both locals and tourists, about the local wildlife in the Four Corners area.

04/10/2026

The Durango Wildlife Museum will be closed for the 2026 season because of ongoing construction. On behalf of the Museum volunteers, we hope to see you next season.

On you're next visit to the Durango CPW Wildlife Museum be sure to check out the Outdoor Walking Tour! Starting along th...
07/01/2024

On you're next visit to the Durango CPW Wildlife Museum be sure to check out the Outdoor Walking Tour! Starting along the Animas River adjacent to the Fish Hatchery follow the trail to 5 informative stops along the way. Learn about riparian habitat and the animals living in this ecosystem.

Summer is in full swing at the CPW Wildlife Museum in Durango! Come on by and see our newest addition to the collection,...
06/15/2024

Summer is in full swing at the CPW Wildlife Museum in Durango! Come on by and see our newest addition to the collection, a Prairie Rattlesnake. The Prairie Rattlesnake is the only venomous snake native to Colorado. This mount is the first reptile added to the museum collection.

04/19/2024

Opening day is coming soon for the CPW Wildlife Museum, May 15th! Our volunteer staff is looking forward to showing you all the displays depicting Colorado's abundant and varied wildlife.

The museum is located on the Animas River in Durango at the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Fish Hatchery. Museum hours will be Mon-Sat 10:00 to 4:00, Sunday 11:00 to 3:00, starting May 15th through September 15th.

Special tours are available for school, church, Scouts and other groups. Tours for groups must be scheduled in advance. email: [email protected]

Come and see our new snake exhibit open this year along with all your favorite displays!

03/21/2024

Become a Colorado Parks and Wildlife Volunteer this year at the Wildlife Museum located at the Durango Fish Hatchery. Join a fun group of people to learn about wildlife in Southwestern Colorado and share that knowledge with visitors from across the country and around the world. No experience necessary. Training will be provided at the end of April. The museum's open season is from May15th through September 15th.

For more information and for an application contact Jenny Nedergaard at [email protected] or call the CPW office at 970-327-0855

Celebrating and thanking our awesome Wildlife Museum volunteers for the 2023 season with a lunch party on the lawn at Ja...
09/22/2023

Celebrating and thanking our awesome Wildlife Museum volunteers for the 2023 season with a lunch party on the lawn at James Ranch!

08/19/2023

It is hard to believe but the Wildlife Museum seasonal closing date is less than one month away! September 15th will be our last open day. So now is the time to visit, whether it be your first time of the year or for a repeat. Don't miss out!

It has been a wonderful season and behave of all our volunteers we thank you for your support and for your enthusiasm when visiting. And a hearty "Thank You" to all our volunteers for their time and effort to keep the museum open and running smoothly.

The CPW Durango Fish Hatchery will remain open year-round and blue bird boxes can be purchased from the office there after the museum closes.

08/19/2023

Hello everyone,
Our Wildlife Museum tour coordinators are reaching out to organizations who regularly tour the museum with student groups. Thank you for sharing the museum with our community.

The museum will continue to offer hosted tours per our guidelines and scheduling protocols. However, we know that many groups bring campers/students for self-guided visits. Next year, we will be offering a special training session for group leaders to provide more in-depth information about the museum that will help enhance your group’s experience. We will be in touch and hope that your staff will be able to avail themselves of this opportunity.

Important information for all of our hikers out there. Be safe.
06/26/2023

Important information for all of our hikers out there. Be safe.

05/14/2023

Here's to looking up to all the moms and mother figures out there. Thank you for all you do. Happy Mother’s Day.

📸: Courtesy of Instagram's SethwWharton

Spring is here and that means Opening Day at the CPW Wildlife Museum is right around the corner! Opening Day for the 202...
05/09/2023

Spring is here and that means Opening Day at the CPW Wildlife Museum is right around the corner! Opening Day for the 2023 season is Monday May 15th. This year we will be back to our full, pre-Covid, hours of 10AM to 4PM, Monday through Friday, and 11AM to 3PM on Sundays.
Our season will run until September 15th.

Come on out to see your favorite Colorado animal friends or see what we are all about if you are a first time visitor. The Durango Wildlife museum is CPW's only museum in the state. And while you are there, don't forget to visit the fish hatchery. Admission to both is FREE.

We are located adjacent to the Animas RIver in Durango at 151 E 16th St.

See you at the museum!

04/28/2023

We have wonderful and caring agents working for our wildlife at CPW. Thanks to the whole team that cares for our wildlife and shows it.

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151 E. 16th Street
Durango, CO
81301

Telephone

(970) 247-0855

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