Where Nature Comes To Life
Tucked away in the heart of metropolitan Memphis, Lichterman Nature Center brings nature to life with exciting exhibits, native wildflowers and trees, and a tradition of excellence in environmental education set in the midst of 65 acres of lake, meadow, and forest. Home to a wide variety of plants, birds, reptiles, amphibians and mammals, Lichterman is an urban wildlife oasis. Lichterman features nearly three miles of hiking trails, the Davidson Pavilion, Visitor Center with exhibits, a Backyard Wildlife Center teaming with snakes, turtles and other creatures. The Center also is home to a greenhouse/nursery where plants are grown for an annual plant sale in spring.
Discovery Forest
Discovery Forest is an unstructured play area at Lichterman Nature Center with guided trails, picnic tables, and natural materials designed for creative play and interaction with nature. Discover outdoor fun with your family!
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.
Get a closer look at native animals and plants.
Get face-to-face with over 50 different species of native mid-south native wildlife including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and fish! Learn all about the wildlife and native plants living in your own wild backyard and those you will find out on our trails.
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.
Daily native wildlife experiences at noon! Join us to meet one of our native animal ambassadors, like snakes, turtles, opossums and more!
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:
https://www.agfc.com/en/wildlife-management/wildlife-rehabilitation/
Lichterman Nature Center
5992 Quince Road
Memphis, TN 38119
901.636.2211
Hours & Days of Operation
Wed. – Sun. 10:30am – 5:00 pm