Tupper Lake Wild Center

Inside the Wild Center's Big Wolf Great Hall, you can check out the wildlife shows, admire animals like snakes and ravens, and encounter indigenous knowledge at exhibitions about American Indian ecological expertise. Once outside, you can ascend into the forest on the Wild Walk and stroll amid the treetops to see what life is like above the forest floor. 

Admission to the Wild Center can be booked online ahead of time or purchased onsite for same-day entry. Guided hikes are great for an introduction to the Adirondacks, and canoe adventures—offered for a small fee—are ideal if it's warm and sunny. Travelers can also hike independently along the Living River Trail.

• Get the best value with multiple visits; tickets are valid for two days in a row, and the ticket price applies toward memberships. 
• Budding ecologists shouldn't miss a behind-the-scenes tour, offered for a small fee.
• Youths, seniors, and members of the military receive discounted admission.
• The main building, exhibition hall, and an accessible loop trail are designed for guests using wheelchairs.
• Guests can borrow wheelchairs free of charge.

The most convenient way to reach this remote attraction is to drive. You can take I-87 to I-787. The Wild Center is located off NY-3, just a short drive from the highway. 

This attraction is open during standard business hours from Friday through Sunday. Though summer is busiest, seasonal activities don't stop when the snow comes. Ice fishing is a great way to see what's happening in the frozen lakes.

A short drive from the Tupper Lake Wild Center you can find lakes, rivers, and campgrounds to make the most of your time in the Adirondacks. For some of the best views around, hike up the Mount Arab Fire Tower just across Tupper Lake or visit Ampersand Forest to admire a rich landscape filled with maple, hemlock, and birch. You can also head into town, grab a bite, and swim at Saranac Lake Village Beach.