Jefferson City
Missouri
Runge Nature Center
This 100-acre area in Jefferson City features a visitor center with exhibits and live-animal displays, special events, trails, demonstrations, and diverse natural habitats.
At the Runge Conservation Nature Center, come and enjoy the wonders of Missouri's habitats and the fish, forest and wildlife resources found in the Show-Me State. Get acquainted with beauty as we travel from the rugged prairies of the north to the swamplands of the Bootheel.
Facility and exhibits
- 200-seat auditorium, three classrooms, and indoor wildlife-viewing area, library, and 3,000 square feet of exciting exhibits
- All indoor facilities are disabled-accessible
- Pull-through bus and RV parking
Recent News
Celebrate the Holiday Season at Runge Conservation Nature Center on December 27 - 29, 2023
All ages are invited to the nature center’s Holiday Happenings 3-day event. Jefferson City, MO – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to celebrate the holidays at Runge Conservation Nature Center with…
Read More »MDC Invites Novice Hunters to a Year-Long Hunting Series in Jefferson City
This free series will expose participants to various methods of hunting in Missouri. JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites novice hunters to a year-long hunting series focused on deer, turkey, and…
Read More »Enjoy an Outdoor Movie Night at Runge Nature Center on May 19, 2023
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites outdoor enthusiasts for a movie under the stars May 19 from 8-9:30 p.m. at Runge Nature Center in Jefferson City. End the work week by exploring the Runge Nature…
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