
AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo recently visited The Springs Preserve in Las Vegas, NV. It Lconsists of 180 acres dedicated to nature walks and displays and is owned and operated by the Las Vegas Valley Water District. The Preserve is located approximately three miles west of downtown Las Vegas. The Preserve is built around the original water source for Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Springs. The Springs Preserve includes colorful desert botanical gardens, museum galleries, outdoor concert and event venues, an indoor theater, historic photo gallery and a series of walking trails that meander through a wetland habitat.
Old Las Vegas train depot Western Banded Gecko Desert Tarantula Relict Leopard Frog (middle above rock) AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo sits in an old train car Water usage by the decades Water usage by the decades “Earth Explorers” special exhibit
Visit The Springs Preserve at 333 S Valley View Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89107. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission is $9.95 for Nevada residents and $4.95 for children. Non-residents are $18.95 for adults and children are $10.95. For more information, visit https://www.springspreserve.org/