East Las Vegas · Gardens & wildlife
Clark County Wetlands Park
Reeds, ponds and birds reveal a different side of the desert. Walk the Nature Preserve, then visit the Nature Center’s exhibits.
Things to do · Henderson
Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve
Bring binoculars and spend a quiet morning watching birds around the ponds. The preserve is a place to walk slowly and notice what is moving through the valley.
When to go
Daily 7am–2pm; June–August 6am–noon. Last entry is 30 minutes before closing. Holiday closures apply.
Checked September 11, 2026; confirm before leaving.Admission
Free admission; check in at the visitor center.
Before you go
Bring water, a hat and sturdy shoes. Binoculars are available on site. Pets are not permitted, and visitors must not feed the birds.
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Henderson · Gardens & wildlife
Ethel M Botanical Cactus Garden
Wander among cacti and desert plants, then stop inside for chocolates. This is the Henderson factory garden, separate from Ethel M’s shop at the California Hotel.