A closer look at conservation, care, and public learning.
Cedar Cove Conservation & Education Center is a nonprofit destination in Louisburg, Kansas, where guided visits connect animal stories with larger conservation realities.
Guided educational tours
Weekend public tours and private group visits remain the clearest public entry point into Cedar Cove’s mission.
Community-supported care
Animal care, maintenance, equipment needs, and visitor education all depend on steady community support.
Louisburg, Kansas roots
The site carries a strong local history while helping visitors connect animal stories to broader conservation issues.
Care, education, and stewardship belong together.
Cedar Cove exists to care for animals in human care while helping visitors better understand habitat loss, endangered species, and the long arc of conservation work. Each visit is designed to be informative, approachable, and grounded in respect for the animals and the people who support them.
Guided visits
Weekend public tours and private weekday visits bring families, schools, and groups closer to the mission in a structured, family-friendly format.
Practical support
Donations and in-kind help support animal care, habitat upkeep, equipment needs, and the educational work that happens every tour day.
Volunteer power
Cedar Cove has always been sustained by people willing to give time, effort, and skill to keep the mission moving forward.
Educational tours for families, schools, and community groups.
Cedar Cove welcomes public weekend visitors as well as private or scholastic weekday groups. Tours are guided, outdoor, and paced to balance visitor learning with the comfort and safety of the animals.
- Tours typically run about 1 to 1.5 hours.
- Public tours are guided, not self-guided.
- Private and school groups can request weekday scheduling.
- Guests do not pet or feed the animals.
Current visit snapshot
Public hours: Saturday & Sunday · 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tour timing: Public tours generally start every half hour from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM on Saturdays and Sundays.
Feedings: Weekend feedings are generally at 2:00 PM. Feeding-view tours are commonly available at 12:30 PM, 1:00 PM, and 1:30 PM. Please confirm before visiting.
Private tours: Private and scholastic tours are generally available Monday through Friday with at least 24 hours' notice, subject to confirmation.
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Built on one founder’s vision, sustained by many hands.
Cedar Cove grew from William “Billy” Pottorff’s vision for a place where people could learn through care, story, and direct experience. The organization’s progress has always depended on volunteers, supporters, and community members who believed the work was worth continuing.
That legacy still shapes the site today: thoughtful tours, volunteer-led hospitality, and a mission centered on conservation through education.
