Nature Center

Situated on a 252-acre preserve, the Shangri La Nature Center offers an opportunity for visitors to learn about the unique ecosystems that are located in the easternmost part of Texas. After exploring the hands-on Nature Discovery Center, visitors learn more about Shangri La’s wetland ecosystem in the interactive laboratory. Visitors then travel along Adams Bayou to the interior of Shangri La via specially designed pontoon boats and boardwalks. Arriving at any one of three Nature Center outposts, they experience the flora and fauna of the cypress/tupelo swamp.

The natural world within Shangri La will enchant individuals of all ages and backgrounds, from novice ecologists to expert scientists.

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	The Survivor Tree The Survivor is a Pond Cypress tree situated within Shangri La. For at least 1,200 years, this old tree has been nurtured by the waters of Adams Bayou, which flows through the middle of Orange. This... Read More
	Nature Discovery Center The Nature Discovery Center is a screened-in pavilion situated in the middle of Shangri La's cypress/tupelo swamp, offering visitors a unique and interactive way to explore the fascinating world of... Read More
	Laboratory Made of sinker cypress wood, the Laboratory is an organic addition to Shangri La's cypress/tupelo swamp. This beautiful building features dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows that not only fill the inside... Read More
	Outpost Three Outpost Pavilions sit deep within Shangri La’s wetlands. These pavilions act as classrooms for school groups and quiet retreats for those seeking refuge from the busy outside world. Since... Read More
	Cypress Swamp Cypress swamps are a common ecosystem in Southeast Texas. These swamps play a very important role in providing a habitat for numerous species of animals, and their ability to store excess water benefits... Read More

Nature Center

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The Survivor Tree

Nature Discovery Center

Laboratory

Outpost

Cypress Swamp