Smith Richardson Wildlife Preserve and Christmas Tree Farm
Smith Richardson Wildlife Preserve in Westport is a coastal Audubon sanctuary with salt marsh trails, tidal creek views, and exceptional birding along the Sasco Creek shoreline. It's a peaceful, easy walk that grandparents and grandkids can share while spotting herons, egrets, and migrating shorebirds in their natural habitat. The preserve also hosts a Christmas tree farm that makes for a magical December outing.
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- β’ Annual memberships pay for themselves in 2 visits and often include reciprocal entry at other zoos and aquariums nationwide.
- β’ Pack your own snacks β zoo food runs 3x the normal price. Most allow outside food at designated picnic areas.
- β’ Many zoos offer AARP member discounts alongside military pricing β check before booking online.
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