Animal Ark Wildlife Sanctuary
www.animalark.org  (775) 970-3111
1265 Deerlodge Road
38 acre wildlife sanctuary and nature center
Hours:  April 1-November 2; Tues-Sun 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., weather permitting.  $7/adults, $5/seniors, $5 children aged 3-12, children aged 2 and under are free.

Arboretum at Rancho San Rafael Park
www.maycenter.com  (775) 785-4064
1595 North Sierra Street (Rancho San Rafael Regional Park)
12 acres covered with groves of trees, wetland habitats, outdoor courtyards, & secluded gardens.
Free; open during daylight hours.
Great Basin Adventure
www.maycenter.com  (775) 785-4064
1595 North Sierra Street (Rancho San Rafael Regional Park)
Family adventure park that features animal petting area, pony rides, gold panning, log ride, and "touch anything" Discovery Room.
Open from Memorial Day Weekend through the second weekend in September.  Prices vary.

Magic Carpet Golf
(775) 853-8837
6925 South Virginia Street
3 mini-golf courses, small arcade; snack bar/pizza
Call for hours and prices.

Oxbow Nature Study Area
www.ndow.org  (775) 334-3808
3100 Dickerson Road (at the Truckee River), 89503
Overseen by the Nevada Department of Wildlife, this area offers nature walks, bird watching areas, and nature observation platforms.

Sierra Safari Zoo
www.sierrasafarizoo.org  (775) 677-1101
10200 North Virginia Street
Small, nonprofit zoo that also houses a gift shop.
Hours:  Closed during the winter.  Mon-Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m., weather permitting.  $7/adults and children 13 or older, $6/children 3-12 and seniors, children aged 2 and under are free.

Wild Island Family Adventure Park
www.wildisland.com  (775) 359-2927
1855 E. Lincoln Way, Sparks
Large water park; Sprint car/Indy car race tracks, mini golf courses
Water park opens mid May and is open until the end of August; hours vary.  Race tracks and golf course hours:  Mon-Thurs noon-8 p.m., Fri noon-10 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Outdoor Fun



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*There are many recognizable residents of Reno, including actress Dawn Wells, actress Terri Ivans (All My Children), Pickles cartoon creator Brian Crane, professional baseball player Mark Kotsay, professional baseball player Randy Messenger, Creedence Clearwater Revival drummer Doug Clifford, ice skater Rudy Galindo, professional poker player Jennifer Harman, professional cyclist Bobby Julich, and professional cyclist Alex Candelario.