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Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter


The Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter (OWLS) is a private non-profit wildlife rescue and education center. Our hospital includes 2 baby nurseries, an ICU, exam room and radiography as well as outdoor acclimation and release enclosures. We also have a hands-on classroom, large pond with catfish and other species, and a nature trail. The trail passes by our pollination garden, wildlife garden and permanent education animals, including mammals and birds of prey.

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Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter

Hours of Operation
Mon - Sat 9-5
Sun 10-2 (open 9-5 for rehab)

Address
100 Wildlife Way
Newport, NC 28570
Directions
We are located on HWY 24 just west of Morehead and city and the hwys 24 and 70 crossing.

Phone
(252) 240-1200

Website  owlsonline.org/

Contacts


Dana Henderson
Director of Education

Cost of Programs/Admission
Programs vary from tours (2.50 for public and 3.00 for special) to wildlife encounters (65.00) to summer week-long camps (100.00). Call for specific program costs or see our website for details.

Features
Live education animals are non-releasables due to injuries. Pollination garden and wildlife gardens available for viewing, nature trail with education animals.

Accessibility
wheelchair ramp for hospital, trail is rough with some gravel areas and may be difficult to maneuver.

Eco Region(s)
Middle Atlantic Coastal Plain (Ecoregion 63)

River Basin(s)
White Oak River Basin

Related Topics
  • Environmental Education Center
  • Environmental Education Organization
  • Exhibits
  • Garden
  • Gift Shop
  • Hiking Trail
  • Permanent Education Staff
  • Resource Library
  • Restrooms
  • Volunteer Opportunities or Service Learning

Posted 10/2/2006 1:20 PM
Updated   1/26/2010


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