# Hickory Knolls Discovery Center > Nature preserve offers native animal displays including turtles, snakes, and reptiles alongside interactive children's activities like clay modeling and animal meet-and-greets. Outdoor areas feature manicured trails and a natural playground with logs, rocks, and sand, creating a safe space for young children to explore and play. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/HickoryKnollsDiscoveryCenter - Address: 3795 Campton Hills Dr, St. Charles, Illinois, United States - Phone: +16305134399 - Website: http://www.stcnature.org/ ## What it is good for - Outdoor Space — 10/10 - Parks — 10/10 - Kid Friendly — 10/10 ## What people say - "It's a really neat place with animals and a play area for kids." - "The outdoor space has lots of room for kids to run and play." - "The parks here have wonderful nature classes for kids." ## Good to know - Storytime events are held once a month, perfect for introducing kids to the center. - Meet & greet with different animals occurs daily at 11am and 3pm. - The center offers room rentals for classes and events. - Kids can enjoy a variety of species, including turtles and snakes. - Classes for preschoolers are offered through the St. Charles park district. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.