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Stopford Family Meadow Maze
The Meadow Maze is based on a classical seven-ringed labyrinth, adapted to a four-ring design by architect W. Gary Smith to fit the existing meadow landscape at Tyler. Examples of this design have been found in Asia, Europe, and the new world, some dating back to 2000 B.C.
Tyler's Maze is a meadow labyrinth that invites adventurers to solve the puzzle. Along the paths and around the maze perimeter there are Discovery Stations that educate and entertain as visitors twist and turn through the maze's paths. From the Raptor Roost, located at one end of the Maze, visitors can get an "eagle's eye" perspective of the meadow.
Educational programming for children and adults at the Meadow Maze includes butterfly and wildlife identification workshops, gardening classes, and insect programs. School children are also frequent visitors on field trips.
The generous support of the Stopford family made possible this educational habitat exhibit, designed to teach children and adults about the relationships of animals and plants within the context of the historical tradition of mazes, while providing an attraction that everyone will enjoy.
