Welcome to the

Armand Bayou Nature Center

Experience first hand how Armand Bayou Nature Center (ABNC) is working to preserve the wetlands prairie, forest and marsh habitats surrounding Armand Bayou. Visit this astonishingly beautiful part of the Texas Gulf Coast and "reconnect with nature". Visitors can learn about our plant and animal inhabitants, bird-watch, hike on the Nature Center's trails or view our live animal displays of snakes, spiders, hawks and bison. A visit to the Center's Martyn Farm will take you back in time to late 1800's farm life in Texas. Before you leave, make reservations to see the beauty of Armand Bayou on the "Bayou Ranger", an electric pontoon boat, or in a guided canoe tour.

Summer is Camp Time! Registration has begun for 2012 EcoCamp.

Campers learning how to use dip net and learn about nature during ECO Camp.Wishing for some outdoor excitement to fill those long summer days? ABNC’s Eco Camps are the place to be! Our day camps offer a variety of hands-on activities like fishing, hiking, and reptile demonstrations. Children ages 4-13 may participate in our action-packed programs.

You will find more information and registration form at Summer ECO-Camp.

Pontoon Boat Adventures

Start your weekend by enjoying a leisurely Saturday morning breakfast drifting down the bayou on our pontoon boat, the "Bayou Ranger". Observe wildlife searching for their breakfast on the bayou. This trip through the heart of the Nature Center presents an uncommon opportunity to watch and learn about bayou life. Enjoy pastries, juice and coffee while underway.

Show or Hide the Event Details

The boat will pick you up at the Bay Area Park boat launch (NOT at the nature center). Reservations required.

Ages: 5 - Adult (an adult must accompany children under 18)
Fee: Members: $20 for adults    $15 for children and seniors
Nonmembers: $25 for adults    $20 for children and seniors

Hours:
  • Wed. -- Sat.
  •  9am -- 5pm
  • Sun.
  • 12pm -- 5pm
Fees Effective April 1, 2011.
  • 3 Years & under
  • Free
  • 4 — 12 Years
  • $2.00
  • 13 — 59 Years
  • $4.00
  • 60 Years & above
  • $2.00

Last admission at 4:00pm.
Gates locked at 5:00pm.
ABNC is closed Mon. & Tue.

Important information about Accessibility, Pets, Biking, and Jogging.

Driving Directions

Employment Opportunities

Contact The Office
Call 281-474-2551

 

Make a Donation to ABNC

Find us on Facebook Find us on facebook    Follow Us On TwitterFollow Us On Twitter
Help ABNC by shopping at your local Krogers and Randalls stores. Click to learn more.Follow Us On Twitter