Wildlife and Nature on the Outer Banks

Corolla Wild Horses

Address: 1126 Schoolhouse Ln, Corolla, NC 27927
Website: http://www.corollawildhorses.com/
Phone Number: (252) 453-8002

Where the pavement ends, north of Corolla, you may get a glimpse of the Corolla Wild Horses. These wild horses are true descendants of Spanish Mustangs and are also referred to as “Banker Horses.” Please do NOT feed these horses and take care when traveling by vehicle to avoid the horses. Please help us to protect our wild horses and report any abuse to the

Duck Town Park And Boardwalk

Address: 1200 Duck Road Duck, NC 27949
Website: http://www.townofduck.com/parks-and-recreation/town-park-boardwalk/
Phone Number: (252) 255-1234

The Town Park features 11 acres of natural beauty including trails through the maritime forest and willow swamp, open green space, soundside views, and access to the Duck Boardwalk. The Duck Boardwalk extends nearly a mile along the Currituck Sound and can be accessed from the Town Park and other locations throughout the Town’s Village Commercial District. Please see the map below for details. The

Equine Adventures

Address: 52173 Piney Ridge Road, Frisco, NC 27936
Website: http://www.equineadventures.com/
Phone Number: (252) 995-4897

Equine Adventures offers two-hour guided horseback adventures through the scenic trails of the N.C. Coastal Reserve and maritime forest to the beaches of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Rides are offered at 9 a.m. or 2 p.m. and cost $100 per person. Children younger than 10 or people weighing more than 220 pounds are not accepted. Rides are offered year round. Make reservations in advance,

Harbor Star Dolphin Tours

Address: 4457 Mill Landing Rd., Wanchese, NC 27981
Website: https://www.wanchesemarina.com
Phone Number: (252) 423-3157

No Outer Banks vacation is complete without a Dolphin Tour!! What could possibly be more exciting than watching the wild Atlantic bottlenose dolphins jump and splash right in front of you? This trip is guaranteed to be a great time for the entire family. The trip is 2 hours and leaves multiple times per day, including a sunset cruise. We also offer private charters. Stop

Jockeys Ridge State Park

Address: 300 W Carolista Dr, Nags Head, NC 27959
Website: http://www.jockeysridgestatepark.com
Phone Number: (252) 441-2588

Jockey’s Ridge is the tallest natural sand dune system in the Eastern United States. Located in Nags Head, it is one of the most significant landmarks on the Outer Banks, North Carolina. Park is open year round. Free programs are offered each season. For some, space is limited and pre-registration is required. Programs include: Sunset on the Ridge, Crabby Clinic, Kayaking, Birding on the Sound

Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Preserve

Address: 983 West Kitty Hawk Rd. Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
Website: https://www.outerbanks.com/kitty-hawk-woods.html
Phone Number: (252) 261-8891

The Kitty Hawk Woods component is located on the Outer Banks, in the center of the village of Kitty Hawk bordering the Currituck Sound. Kitty Hawk Woods encompasses a total of 1,824 acres of maritime deciduous swamp, forest, and marsh. The town of Kitty Hawk, with a conservation easement with the state, owns 461 acres.

Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve

Address: 701 West Ocean Acres Drive, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
Website: https://www.visitnc.com/listing/the-nature-conservancy-at-nags-head-woods
Phone Number: (252) 441-2525

Nags Head Woods is 1,092 acres of sand dunes, ponds, marshes, and wetlands. Hiking trails are open from dawn til dusk every day. Over 100 species of birds have been documented at Nags Head Woods in addition to 15 species of amphibians and 28 species of reptiles. The preserve offers a welcome natural reprieve from the busy coastal scene not only for wildlife, but also

North Carolina Aquarium

Address: 374 Airport Road, Manteo, NC 27954
Website: http://www.ncaquariums.com/roanoke-island
Phone Number: (252) 473-3493

Located on Roanoke Island, the NC Aquarium hosts a variety of native marine life found on the Outer Banks. Daily programs include marine life videos, live animal programs, audience participation games, demonstrations and more. Live animal programs in the Aquarium auditorium may feature alligators, sea turtles or snakes. The Graveyard of the Atlantic tank features a replica of the U.S.S. Monitor and a variety of

Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge Center

Address: 14500 NC Highway 12, Rodanthe, NC 27968
Website: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Pea_Island/about.html
Phone Number: 252-987-2394

T Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge Center is a place to learn about animals native to the OBX. Located in Rodanthe, the Pea Island Center is fun and educational for the whole family. Use telescopes so you can see various bird species that call the Outer Banks home. Enjoy trails, stunning views, and education exhibits at this free to the public center.

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