Learning on the Kansas Prairie
In the middle of a living prairie, surrounded by bison, elk, and open sky — education that connects students, families, and groups to wildlife and conservation.
Programs
Four ways to learn.
School Programs
Curriculum-connected field trips with hands-on learning for students of all ages.
Group Experiences
Private tours for clubs, churches, scouts, teams, and community organizations.
Wildlife Exhibits
Indoor and outdoor displays on prairie life, bison history, and conservation.
Educational Resources
Downloadable guides, worksheets, and materials for teachers and group leaders.
Science comes alive.
Field trips that bring science to life — right in the middle of 2,560 acres of native tallgrass prairie.
- Guided tram tours through bison & elk habitats
- Hands-on natural history learning
- Age-appropriate lessons K–12
- Staff interaction opportunities
- Year-round availability by reservation
Built around your group.
A private prairie experience designed around your group's interests — for community groups, seniors, scouts, churches, and corporate teams.
- Private tram tours
- Guided walks and wildlife viewing
- Prairie ecology & conservation talks
- Custom topics tailored to your group
- Add-ons: picnic shelter, photo time
Exhibits
Discover the prairie up close.
Prairie Ecosystem Display
Walk through the layers of a living tallgrass prairie — soil, roots, grasses, and the wildlife they support.
American Bison History
From tens of millions to near extinction and back. The story of the Great Plains’ most iconic animal.
Elk of Kansas Exhibit
How Rocky Mountain Elk returned to the Kansas prairie and what their presence means for the ecosystem.
Wildlife Management & Conservation
The science behind managed grazing, controlled burns, and habitat restoration at Maxwell.
Resources
Tools for teachers & leaders.
Free downloadable materials to prepare your students or group before visiting, and to continue learning after your trip.
Printable lesson plans
Wildlife fact sheets
Prairie ecosystem diagrams
Storytelling & conservation timelines
Student prep guides
Ready to plan your educational visit?
We're here to help you schedule school trips, group tours, or learning experiences on the Kansas prairie.