Experience a Birding & Wildlife Paradise at the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve
One of the most surprisingly “not like Vegas” free things to do is visiting the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve. Located at the Henderson Water Reclamation Facility, it is one of Nevada’s prime birding destinations! This 140-acre hidden gem serves as a migratory waterfowl refuge and permanent home to desert resident birds.
The preserve features nine ponds and paved and dirt trails. Visitors can stroll along dirt paths and enjoy bird watching. A 3/4-mile paved trail is wheelchair accessible.
Some of the birds you may observe throughout the year (times & dates dependent) include:
- American Avocet
- Black-necked stilt
- Cinnamon teal
- Gambel’s quail
- Great blue heron
- Greater Roadrunner
- Killdeer
- Northern shoveler
- Red-winged blackbird
- Snowy egret
- Verdin
- Yellow-headed Blackbird
Plan Your Expedition:
The preserve is open every day of the year, with seasonal hours. You should definitely wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. Bring water, a hat, and sunscreen. Sorry, no pets are allowed.
Admission Price: Free for all! Donations are welcome.
Hours of Operation: Open year-round – last entry 30 minutes before closing.
March, April & May: 6:00 am to 2:00 pm
June, July & August: 6:00 am to noon
September, October & November: 6:00 am to 2:00 pm
December, January & February: 7:00 am to 2:00 pm
Address: 350 E. Galleria Dr., Henderson, NV 89015 (at Moser Drive)
Phone: (702) 267-4180
Directions: The Preserve is located in the Water Reclamation Facility near the intersection of Galleria Drive and Boulder Highway. To get there, take I-515 south from Las Vegas, exit at Galleria Drive, turn right, drive two miles east, then turn left onto Moser Drive and follow the signs.
