Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch headquarters sign

Plan Your Visit to Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch

Schedule a visit, request lodging, and plan your research.

With thousands of acres of habitat, flocks of researchers, and ongoing studies in our care, we do not have the capacity to allow drop-in visitation. Visitors must check in/out during open hours and access is by permit only, requires advance (one week) notice, is limited to low-impact activities, and is not guaranteed. To request access, please contact us at researchranch@audubon.org or fill out the form below.  

Lodging and Classroom
Learn more about reserving space on the research ranch
Conduct Research
Learn more about our visiting researcher program
Trail Map
Your Guide to Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch
Hours
Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch. Photo: Steve Prager/Audubon Southwest
Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch at a Glance
Hiking trails
Venue rental
Group meeting space
Lodging
Herbarium
Wi-Fi
Laboratory
Request visit
Visitors must check in and out during open hours and access is by permit only, requires advance (one week) notice, is limited to low-impact activities, and is not guaranteed. To request access, please contact us.
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