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Sanctuaries & Land Management

Sanctuary Policies

Policies for Houston Audubon Sanctuaries

All Houston Audubon sanctuaries are private property, owned and managed by Houston Audubon. Please consider making a donation to support the protection of this critical habitat. 

Sanctuary Rules

Reglas del santuario en español

You are visiting habitat that is critical to birds and wildlife. Please respect the following rules put in place to protect wildlife and provide an enjoyable visitor experience.

  • Respect all wildlife, and be cautious of venomous snakes, mosquitoes, fire ants, poison ivy, and armadillo burrows.
  • No dogs or other domestic animals allowed
  • Stay on marked trails. Walking only. No bicycles.
  • No littering – leave nature as you found it
  • No collecting or introduction of plants or animals
  • Do not block trails and boardwalks with tripods
  • Chairs and wheeled equipment carts are not allowed. Child strollers, wheelchairs, and walkers are allowed when used as intended by the manufacturer
  • No drones/unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) allowed
  • No flash photography
  • Don’t agitate the birds. Bird calls, pishing, playback devices, and laser pointers are not allowed
  • No firearms or hunting permitted
  • No smoking or alcohol consumption
  • Be cautious- boardwalks and trails are slippery when wet and tripping hazards may exist
  • Review and follow all CDC health and safety guidelines.

Reglas del santuario

  • Respete toda la vida silvestre. Tú eres el visitante, este es su hogar.
  • Manténgase en los senderos y paseos entablados designados.
  • No deje rastro: no dañe, recolecte, ni introduzca nuevas plantas o animales. No puede soltar ningún animal.
  • No deje residuos: empaque todo lo que empaca.
  • No se admiten mascotas.
  • No se permiten bicicletas ni scooters en los senderos. Camine solamente.
  • No fumar, vapear, ni llamas abiertas.
  • No consumir alcohol.
  • No se permiten fiestas ni reuniones privadas. Visitas y reuniones solo con cita previa.
  • Se alienta la fotografía de la naturaleza. Es obligatorio un permiso para la fotografía de retratos.
  • Por favor, sea considerado con otros visitantes del santuario.
     

Visitor Information

Email info@houstonaudubon.org with any questions.

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