Nature Center Animal Tour​

​Our staff guided tours offer experiences that include up close and personal encounters with some of our diverse and fascinating species. Each tour is guided by one of our trained Educators who will teach you about our animals, and allow you to touch, hold or even feed them. During the guided tour, you will be able to feed our 100-pound African-spurred tortoise, enter our free-flight aviary where you can hand feed our birds, you can hold snakes and lizards, and enjoy a fun play time with our furry mammals! With over 80 animals living at our facility, the experience guests gain at the Barn Nature Center promises to be fun, educational, and unlike any other. There are no minimum group sizes for Nature Center Tours - everyone is welcome! We do kindly ask that guided tours be scheduled at least a week in advance.

Rock Climbing

The upstairs of the Barn Nature Center offers additional party/event opportunities, which include: indoor rock climbing, using safety belay (supervised by certified staff), as well as a game room. **NOT COIN/TOKEN OPERATED**
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Rock Climbing can be added to any of our Barn Nature Center Party Packages (additional fee applies) or can be a stand-alone party. At the Doylestown Barn, there are many opportunities for a unique birthday party/event experience. 


The activities provided at our Barn Adventure Center encourage positive peer interaction, assist in the development of the child's confidence, and promote healthy and varied hobbies as well as physical and emotional health. For pricing or booking please contact Lizzy 484-239-3880 

Team Building

The Barn Nature Center offers Team and Group Skill Building activities. These activities are set to help teams, scouts, groups, and friends learn to communicate, work as a team, and develop skills to encourage them to think on their feet as well as plan ahead. Our Team Building is not just made for kids. We accommodate adult groups such as office colleague, mom's groups, and sports groups as well. For pricing or booking please contact Lizzy 484-239-3880.

Adventure Center 

Kayaking 


Enjoy a guided kayaking excursion on beautiful Lake Nockamixon with the Barn Nature Center! Our sit-on-top boats are perfect for both beginners and experienced paddlers. Equipment, water bottles, and snacks are provided. Contact Jamie Dawson at 267-688-3807 or jdawson@youthservicesagency.org to schedule your kayaking adventure. $20 per person for a 1.5 hour trip; 5 person minimum. Please note that our kayaking program is held at Nockamixon State Park in Perkasie, which is a separate location from the Barn Nature Center.

A Night at the Barn

Camp out in a Historical Bucks County Barn! 
Our exciting new program, A Night at the Barn, offers groups a unique opportunity to spend the night at the Barn Nature Center! Bring your sleeping bag and pillows, and get ready to explore the Nocturnal Adventures awaiting your group at the Barn Nature Center.
  • Nature Center Tour
  • Animal Encounters
  • Rock Climbing
  • High Ropes Course
  • Team Building
  • Owl Pellet Dissection or Craft
Activities can be custom designed or themed to meet specific interests of your group or badge requirements. In the morning, enjoy a delicious breakfast and then wake up the Nature Center animals. Perfect for scouts, teams, clubs, or birthday parties. 12 person minimum, please contact us at 484-239-3880 for pricing and details.  

Stream Study

Explore the Neshaminy Creek with the Barn Nature Center and learn about hands-on local watershed conservation! Get ready to get wet, have fun, and investigate stream ecosystems! Participants will learn scientific methods to assess stream health based on invertebrate biodiversity. Our Stream Study site is located just 5 minutes from the Barn Nature Center. All equipment is provided. Contact Lizzy Schechner at 484-239-3880 or lschechner@youthservicesagency.org to schedule your Stream Study adventure. Pricing is $10 per person for an hour program.

Nature Hike

Let the Barn Nature Center guide you on a Nature Hike adventure based from our lakefront site at beautiful Nockamixon State Park in Perkasie. Participants will use all of their senses to explore the forests and shores of Nockamixon while learning about habitats, ecosystems, and the organisms inhabiting the park. Our guided Nature Hikes can be modified to accommodate specific age groups and can also be combined with kayaking and/or team building activities. Contact Lizzy Schechner at 484-239-3880 or lschechner@youthservicesagency.org to schedule your Nature Hike adventure. Pricing is $10 per person for an hour program.