Welcome to Maxwell Wildlife Refuge
The Friends of Maxwell, a private non-profit foundation organization and a separate entity working with the KDWP to improve, develop and promote Maxwell Wildlife Refuge.
Our Mission Statement: To promote prairie stewardship by providing interpretive and educational opportunities that emphasize the Kansas Prairies natural, cultural and historic resources…




Visitors’ Reviews
Arden brummell2024-10-01Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My mom and I came up for a tram ride and it was absolutely amazing. The people here do a great job and seem to love the animals and land they care for. We’ll definitely be coming back to visit again! Izaac Chapman2024-09-21Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our favorite weekend drive! Don't miss out on this 💎 Timothy J. “Tim” Bonner2024-09-12Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great nature tour in the wide open spaces on the Great Plains. They are preserving the environment- flora and fauna. Nice visitor center with a lot of information. Jane2024-08-08Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Loved getting to see the Bison up close and enjoy the gorgeous views of the wildflowers and hills. Abbey Trotta2024-08-04Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The tram ride was a really great way to see the bison. They are not afraid, and you get an up close view including the bison calves. Great experience! Shelley Gardner2024-07-15Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I really enjoyed my visit. Friendly and informative tour. Absolutely beautiful environment! Joe Engelman2024-07-14Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Beautiful place and well thought out for viewing the animals! PATTY Kern2024-06-25Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Awesome place anytime of year...the camping at Battle Hill RV next door to the lake is very nice as well and not expensive. Diane Mason2024-06-22Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Interesting tour. Got right up next to the bison! The tour guide was very informative.
Maxwell Wildlife Refuge Highlights

BISON TRACKS SPRING
OWLS AT MAXWELL A Barred Owl (a.k.a. hoot owl) has been spotted several times near the FOM Tour Center. Although we have not captured a photo of this particular owl, […]

BISON TRACKS
SPRINGTIME ON THE PRAIRIE The Babies and Wildflowers are coming! As we get into the spring months, we will see the prairie come to life. The golden and brown grass […]
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