The Alligator National Wildlife Refuge is a 154,000 acre refuge that runs from the Outer Banks coast inland.  The 26 year old refuge is home to a wide variety of wildlife like bear, rare red wolves, diverse bird species, and of course, alligators. 

The Virginia Pilot recently announced that the Alligator National Wildlife Refuge will be fortunate enough to have a brand new $5 million visitor’s center constructed at its headquarters in Manteo, NC (Roanoke Island), a short drive from the OBX beaches.  The project is scheduled to be finished in 18 months.    

Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge