Click here for a Lichterman Nature Center Site Guide and Map of Tree Locations

An Urban Wildlife Oasis

Explore more than three miles of hiking trails through pristine wilderness teaming with wildlife from herons, hawks and geese to raccoons, red-eared sliders and more.

A closer look at nature, ecology and preservation

Tour the Backyard Wildlife Center with one of our naturalists and get the low down on the animals, insects and plants that call the Mid-South home.

A Natural Experience

Step into the Visitor Center for a walk on the wild side. Explore dioramas, interactive exhibits and take in some of the wildest views in Memphis.

Meet Some Wild Locals

When you come to the Lictherman Nature Center, you never know who you’ll meet. Keep your eyes and ears open. There’s always something wild to see and hear.

Enjoy a wild lunch – Live animal encounters daily at noon presented by wildlife experts.

Wednesday – Raptor presentation

Thursday –Turtle feeding

Friday – Snake feeding

Saturday – Curator’s choice

Found an injured/orphaned animal?

Lichterman Nature Center does not maintain state or federal rehabilitation permits. As a result, the Nature Center cannot accept any live or injured animals.

Tennessee state law prohibits individuals from keeping or caring for wild animals without a permit. This is done for the wellbeing of the animal and you. The best thing for orphaned wildlife is to reunite them with their parents.

For a list of licensed wildlife rehabilitators visit:

Tennessee residents: Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
Wildlife Rehabilitators and Educators (tn.gov)

Mississippi residents: Mississippi Wildlife Rehabilitation, Inc.
http://www.mswildliferehab.com/

Arkansas residents: Arkansas Game and Fish Commission list of rehabilitators:
http://www.agfc.com/species/Documents/rehabilitators_by_county.pdf

New Hours & Days of Operation

Wed. – Sun.   10:30am – 5:00 pm