Muscatine County Environmental Learning Center

The Environmental Learning Center is free and open to the public. It is an official I-Center along Iowa's Great River Road as of 2024. The ELC features several live animals including two 1,200-gallon aquariums with native fish, snakes, turtles, amphibians, and raptors. There are also over 100 mounted animals to view and hands-on interactive displays. Children enjoy the nature exploration area and Mr. Bakke's Book Nook. Exhibits feature the Mississippi River and natural history including the changing landscape of Iowa. Amenities include restrooms, classroom space, and access to Discovery Park's trails, ponds, woodlands, and prairies. We have two naturalists on staff who provide a great diversity of programs for all ages and audiences. Normal hours are: Monday -Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday from noon - 4:00 p.m. We are closed most holidays.