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Wildlife Viewing - WYOMING TERRITORIAL PRISON
 

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Wildlife Viewing - WYOMING TERRITORIAL PRISON

About:

The most notable natural resources feature are the wetlands which covers 1/3 of the Historic Site. These wetlands provide valuable habitat for many aquatic and terrestrial species. The site also contains portions of the Big Laramie River and upland prairie. A large variety of birds, insects and animals can be viewed during the year.

More information:

  • The diverse natural landscape of wetlands and prairie uplands habitats makes Wyoming Territorial Prison a significant birding destination with more than 30 species of birds sighted.

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LocationLocation

Wildlife viewing is located north of the prison stockade.

AvailabilityAvailability

May 1 - September 30,

Daily 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

FeesFees

Regular admission fees apply

 

 
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Site Status

 

The Parking Lot Light Show is on every night from 5 - 10:30 PM until January 10th. Please stay in the parking lot and tune your radio to 99.5 to hear the music.

The Dump Station is currently open. Water is OFF for the season.

The Historic Site is on Winter Hours. Open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 10AM - 3PM. 

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Hours

 

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May – September 

  • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Daily

October – April 

  • 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
  • Thursday-Saturday

Holiday Hours

The Historic Site is OPEN on the following holidays:

  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day

The Historic Site is CLOSED on the following days:

  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day
  • New Year's Day

Tour Information

GUIDED TOURS are typically offered late May - early September and are included with the entrance fee. Times and days are subject to change. Pay entrance fee upon arrival.

SELF-GUIDED TOURS are available during open hours. Pay entrance fee upon arrival.

FEES

$9 Adults/Seniors

$4.50 Ages 12-17

Children ages 11 and under are Free.

 

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Phone Number

 

307-745-6161

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 Location

 

 Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site
 975 Snowy Range Rd
 Laramie, WY 82070

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