Salato Wildlife Education Center

Salato Wildlife Education Center The Salato Center is operated by and located on the grounds of the Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Directions: From 1-64 at Frankfort, take exit 53B to US 127 north and travel 1.5 miles to US 60. Turn left and drive 1.7 miles west on US 60 to the entrance of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Headquarters on the right. Turn into the complex and proceed 0.5 miles to the Salato Wildlife Education Center. Tuesdays through Saturdays. The center is open seasonally and closed Sundays, Mondays and state holidays.

We are open! Looking forward to seeing you for our programs the rest of this week.TODAY🐢 11:00 am - Kentucky Reptiles👩‍🏫...
04/10/2025

We are open! Looking forward to seeing you for our programs the rest of this week.

TODAY
🐢 11:00 am - Kentucky Reptiles
👩‍🏫 2:00 pm - Bobwhite Basics

Friday 4/11
🐍 11:00 am - Kentucky Reptiles
🎤 1:30 pm - Bear Blood Draw Talk

Saturday 4/12
🦃 10:00 am-Noon - Turkey Activity Table
🐻 2:00 pm - Bear Talk

📅 Salato calendar and program info: https://app.fw.ky.gov/salatocalendar/

Due to wastewater issues from recent flooding in our area, Salato Wildlife Education Center will be closed on Wednesday,...
04/08/2025

Due to wastewater issues from recent flooding in our area, Salato Wildlife Education Center will be closed on Wednesday, 4/9/2025. This is an Executive Branch Building Closure. Thank you for your continued understanding and stay safe.

🚩 Attention 🚩 Salato Wildlife Education Center will be closed on Tuesday, 4/8/2025 due to flooding in our area. This is ...
04/07/2025

🚩 Attention 🚩
Salato Wildlife Education Center will be closed on Tuesday, 4/8/2025 due to flooding in our area. This is an Executive Branch Building Closure. Thank you for your understanding and stay safe.

🚩ATTENTION 🚩Due to inclement weather, the Davidson Woods hiking trails (Pea Ridge and Habitrek Trail Loops) will be CLOS...
04/04/2025

🚩ATTENTION 🚩

Due to inclement weather, the Davidson Woods hiking trails (Pea Ridge and Habitrek Trail Loops) will be CLOSED until further notice beginning at 4:00pm today, 4/4/25.

Thank you for your understanding and be safe.

Our ABCs of Game Animals program series has been a blast so far! Yesterday, visitors learned about upland game species l...
04/03/2025

Our ABCs of Game Animals program series has been a blast so far! Yesterday, visitors learned about upland game species like quail and grouse, plus they had the chance to meet a rat snake up close. The week isn’t over yet, though—there are still plenty of chances to discover more about Kentucky's game species. See you soon!

👩‍🏫 TODAY at 11:00 am & 2:00 pm - ABCs of Elk
🦆 Friday at 10:00 am & 2:00 pm - ABCs of Waterfowl
🦃 Saturday at 10:00 am & 2:00 pm - ABCs of Turkey

📅 Salato calendar and program info: https://app.fw.ky.gov/salatocalendar/
🦋 Learn about Kentucky Wild: https://app.fw.ky.gov/kywild/

Looking for a fun spring break adventure? 🌿🌞 Join us next week at Salato for our ABCs of Game Animals educational progra...
03/29/2025

Looking for a fun spring break adventure? 🌿🌞 Join us next week at Salato for our ABCs of Game Animals educational program series! It’s the perfect way to learn about Kentucky’s diverse game species and hunting seasons. Don’t miss out—see you soon! 🦌🐾

📅 Salato calendar and program info: https://app.fw.ky.gov/salatocalendar/

🦋 Learn about Kentucky Wild: https://app.fw.ky.gov/kywild/

📷 Quail on program schedule: Rachel Cummings
📷 Ducks: Geoff Roberts

03/27/2025

Check this out! A big thank you to LEX 18 for helping us share our mission to conserve Kentucky’s wildlife and highlight opportunities for hunting, fishing, and related activities! 🎥

Come prowl a while at Salato this spring! Enjoy family-friendly fun and learn how you can help protect our native wildlife. See you soon! 🐾

Yesterday's visitors had the opportunity to meet a member of Kentucky's smallest owl species, the Eastern Screech Owl, w...
03/27/2025

Yesterday's visitors had the opportunity to meet a member of Kentucky's smallest owl species, the Eastern Screech Owl, while learning about raptors' unique adaptations.

There is still time to join us for more or our educational programs this week. See you soon!

TODAY
11:00 am - Bat Chat 🦇
2:00 pm - Wildlife and Water Quality 🌊

Friday 3/28
10:00 am – Bald Eagle Talk 🦅
1:00 pm - Bison Feeding 🥬

Saturday 3/29
11:00 am - Spring Fishing Program 🎣

📅 Salato calendar and program info: https://app.fw.ky.gov/salatocalendar/
🦋 Learn about Kentucky Wild: https://app.fw.ky.gov/kywild/

Check out these recent clips from FOX 56 News featuring Salato Wildlife Education Center! Come for a visit and connect w...
03/20/2025

Check out these recent clips from FOX 56 News featuring Salato Wildlife Education Center! Come for a visit and connect with our mission to conserve, protect, and enhance Kentucky’s wildlife. Thank you Vasi Prokos for spending your morning with us!

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🦎 Learn about Conservation
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🦉 Meet an Ambassador Animal!
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Visitors this week have enjoyed exploring wildlife conservation topics through our engaging educational programs, includ...
03/20/2025

Visitors this week have enjoyed exploring wildlife conservation topics through our engaging educational programs, including hands-on tactile tables and captivating raptor and bear enrichments. Don’t miss your opportunity to visit us this spring and discover all that the great outdoors has to offer!

Don't miss the rest of this week's programs:

Friday 3/21
11:00 am - Turtle Talk 🐢
2:00 pm - Flowerside Chat 🌼

Saturday 3/22
11:00 am & 2:00 pm - Powerful Pollinators 🦋

📅 Salato calendar and program info: https://app.fw.ky.gov/salatocalendar/

🦇 Learn about Kentucky Wild: https://app.fw.ky.gov/kywild/

Spring is in the air at Salato! Tomorrow is the first day of spring, and we’ve got exciting programs lined up to celebra...
03/19/2025

Spring is in the air at Salato! Tomorrow is the first day of spring, and we’ve got exciting programs lined up to celebrate! 🌼

Thursday 3/20
🐻 10:30 am - Springtime Bear Enrichment: See our bear explore and engage with a spring-themed enrichment to support his physical and mental health!
🌷 2:00 pm - Step Into Spring: Embrace the season by learning about how Kentucky's native animals increase their activity and prepare for the seasonal transition.

Friday 3/21
🐢 11:00 am - Turtle Talk: Learn all about Kentucky's 14 species of native turtles and their spring habits.
🌸 2:00 pm - Flowerside Chat: Discover the beauty and importance of native spring blooms.

Saturday 3/22
🐝 11:00 am & 2:00 pm - Powerful Pollinators: Celebrate the bees, bats, butterflies, birds, and more that help our ecosystem thrive.

📅 Salato calendar and program info: https://app.fw.ky.gov/salatocalendar/

🦋 Learn about Kentucky Wild: https://app.fw.ky.gov/kywild/

Salato hiking trails are now open, following yesterday’s prescribed fire!Did you know prescribed fires are one of the mo...
03/15/2025

Salato hiking trails are now open, following yesterday’s prescribed fire!

Did you know prescribed fires are one of the most natural and cost-effective ways to manage native grasslands? Native plants have adapted over thousands of years to thrive with fire, helping keep our open spaces healthy for wildlife to raise their young.

Learn more about prescribed fires and other management techniques at FW.KY.GOV

🚩 ATTENTION 🚩Salato's hiking trail system will be CLOSED beginning this afternoon (Thursday 3/13/25) until Saturday morn...
03/13/2025

🚩 ATTENTION 🚩

Salato's hiking trail system will be CLOSED beginning this afternoon (Thursday 3/13/25) until Saturday morning (3/15/25) for a prescribed burn. Air quality in the area may be affected due to smoke - please plan your visit accordingly. Thank you!

We had a blast hosting FOX 56 News live this morning! 🎉 Huge thanks to Vasi Prokos and Noah Lockard for highlighting Sal...
03/13/2025

We had a blast hosting FOX 56 News live this morning! 🎉 Huge thanks to Vasi Prokos and Noah Lockard for highlighting Salato throughout the broadcast — we loved sharing our wild side with you!

Our 2025 season is off to a fantastic start! Yesterday, visitors had the chance to witness our common snapping turtle’s ...
03/13/2025

Our 2025 season is off to a fantastic start! Yesterday, visitors had the chance to witness our common snapping turtle’s feeding session and watch our corn snake interact with the snake enrichment board—an engaging activity that helps our snakes practice their natural behaviors.

Don't miss out on the rest of this week's programs at Salato. See you soon!

TODAY
10:30 am - Elk Restoration Talk 🎤
2:00 pm - Help the Hellbender 🌊

Friday 3/14
10:30 am – Fabulous Frogs 🐸
1:00 pm - St. Patrick's Day Bobcat Enrichment 🍀

Saturday 3/15
2:00 pm - St. Patrick's Day Raptor Encounter 🦉

📅 Salato calendar and program info: https://app.fw.ky.gov/salatocalendar/
🦋 Learn about Kentucky Wild: https://app.fw.ky.gov/kywild/

Address

1 Sportsman's Lane
Frankfort, KY
40601

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+15025647863

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He munch He crunch He never misses lunch 🐟 🐻 Come visit us and see our bear in person! 🗓️ Find our program calendar link in our bio! #keepkentuckywild #bear #fish #snack #Kentucky

Check this out! A big thank you to LEX 18 for helping us share our mission to conserve Kentucky’s wildlife and highlight opportunities for hunting, fishing, and related activities! 🎥 Come prowl a while at Salato this spring! Enjoy family-friendly fun and learn how you can help protect our native wildlife. See you soon! 🐾

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Winter zoomies! ❄⚡ #KeepKYWild #zoomies #bison

Where we started… where we ended up. Salato’s bear reflects on his 2024 seasonal enrichments as we forge ahead into the new year- 2025! Everyone here at Salato wishes you and yours a happy & healthy new year! 🥳🎉🐻 #keepkywild #happynewyear #conservation #enrichments #wildlifeeducation

🎄 Season's Greetings from Salato! 🎄

Wishing you a lucky St.Patrick’s day from Salato! 🍀Our bobcats, kestrel, and black bear enjoyed St. Patrick’s day enrichments this weekend. Visit our calendar and plan your next visit to Salato! #bobcat #blackbear #kestrel #stpatricksday #lucky #conservation #kentuckynative #wildlifeeducation

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