North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

1160 Village Lane, Corolla, NC 27927

Phone: 252-453-0221, Fax: 252-453-8101

Hours of Operation:

• November through March, open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admission at 4:30 p.m.
• April through October, open Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admission at 4:30 p.m.
• Open Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and Veterans Day. Closed on other state holidays.

Admissions: Admission is free; please call to sign up for programs. Contributions to the center are gratefully accepted; donation boxes are located in the lobb. Please ask the information desk about tax-deductible gifts to the center.

Program Calendar & Registration

Programs for School & Groups

Accessibility: All exhibits are universally accessible. Hearing assistance devices are available for video presentations. If you need any accommodations to attend a program or event, please email wrceducation@ncwildlife.org.

The Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education offersmany volunteer opportunities at the Center as well as Citizen Science initiatives with the Network for Endangered Sea Turtles. You can help orient guests, explain education programs and take reservations, and help deliver education programs. If you enjoy being outdoors or learning about the history of our area, please consider becoming a volunteer. 

• Volunteer Application and job descriptions (PDF)
• Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education

Contact: For more information, call Sharon Meade at the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education at (252) 453-0221 ext. 8 or (919) 707-0237.