Heard Wildlife Sanctuary Wetland, McKinney

A Living Wetland at the Heard Sanctuary

Gaze across a serene pond at the heart of the Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary, a 289-acre nature preserve on the edge of McKinney. This live webcam overlooks the sanctuary's lush wetlands, where open water, reeds, and woodland meet in a protected North Texas landscape.

Wildlife in Its Natural Habitat

The wetland draws herons, songbirds, turtles, and white-tailed deer, making this ever-changing scene different on every visit. Watch native species move through the reed beds and along the wooded shoreline in real time.

Exploring McKinney and Collin County

Set in Collin County just north of Dallas, the sanctuary pairs its nature trails and exhibits with the historic charm of downtown McKinney, one of the fastest-growing communities in the region.