Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge

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Established in 1984, the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge is made up of 152,195 acres lying on the mainland portions of Dare and Hyde Counties, North Carolina. It was established to preserve and protect a unique wetland habitat type, the pocosin, and its associated wildlife species. It is one of the last remaining strongholds for black bear on the Eastern Seaboard.Included on this website are details on conservation programs conducted at the refuge, visitor’s information and regulations, volunteer and internships openings, and a calendar of events. Find photos and brief descriptions from an exhaustive list of wildlife likely to befound in the refuge or eastern North Carolina and construct a checklist for your visit.

For mor information call 252-473-1131 or send an email to alligatorriver@fws.gov