Rancocas Nature Center

A wonderful hidden gem with trails for all levels of ability and all ages, close enough to the county library headquarters to make for part of a perfect no-cost day out for the whole family!
There are free and paid programs hosted occasionally which are always worth the visit.

The old caretaker's house is still the main building, and has hand-painted murals and guides from the 00s and earlier. I was excited to see that the ceiling of the classroom space still has the raptor silhouette/underside plumage guide painted on.
The little shop-room doesn't carry glass animals anymore, but they still have the old case and offer all sorts of guidebooks and a few kids' toys. The museum room next to it has been renovated a bit but they still have a wide collection of their 00s-and-earlier (as well as some new) taxidermy mounts, skeletons, and other dry specimens.
The live animals are attended to by gentle and dedicated staff, and if you find your visit right you might get to see them feed the turtles or frogs (snakes are present, but fed less frequently). Though not all are native species, they provide an avenue by which the staff is happy to discuss their shared niches with local wild counterparts. Of their few native creatures, one is a box turtle with a deformed shell which has been there for decades and is still going strong!

My son and I love the Rancocas Nature Center. The staff is so friendly and knowledgeable. The trails are beautiful and the frog ponds are so much fun for the little ones. My son caught so many baby frogs around the compost area and along the trails. Rainy days are fun too! Just wear some rain boots and bring an umbrella and enjoy making some great memories in the rain! Bug spray or mosquito stickers help keeps the bugs away on muggy days.

What a surprising place, almost in my backyard! Shame on me for never going before. The trails are really well maintained and doable for any skill level. The views and foliage are quite lovely. The Nature Center is definitely worth a visit. Pro tip: bring and use a good bug repellant, especially after a rain!

Trails are well marked near the nature center and not too long/far so that kids can navigate easily. I recommend taking a trail map to make it even more fun w kids.

Went for the Maple Sugaring Event. Excellent, friendly, patient staff! Hike was easy for 4-6 year olds, definitely would not be able to bring a stroller. Masks required on site and in Nature Center. Nature Center does have restrooms. Parking is a tight gravel lot so be prepared to wait if it's a high traffic time.