Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
Midwest Region

Introduction

Visitor Center

Events Calendar

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Recent Bird Sightings

Recreation

Education

Volunteer

Wildlands/Wildlife

Private Land Programs

Small Wetlands Program

2009-2010 duck stamp

Federal Duck Stamp Contest

Links

Contact Address:

14000 West State Route 2
Oak Harbor, Ohio 43449 USA
phone: (419) 898-0014
E-mail: Ottawa@fws.gov

 

This three story Visitor Center offers:
  • Hands-on exhibits about the wildlife and habitats within Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Complex
  • History about the Great Black Swamp
  • An observation deck
  • A book store
  • A Multipurpose room with 50-60 person capacity
  • A boardwalk
  • Outdoor restroom facilities
  • 7 miles of hiking trails just outside (trail map)

Refuge Brochure

Visitor Center Hours:

Monday-Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Winter Hours - December, January & February:

Monday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Ottawa Visitor Center
photo of eagle display

The Visitor Center is CLOSED on:

  • Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2009
  • Closing at 12:00 pm on Nov. 25, 2009
  • Thanksgiving, Nov. 26, 2009
  • December 24 - 26, 2009
  • New Years Eve, Dec. 31, 2009
  • New Years Day, Jan. 1, 2010
  • Martin Luther King Day, Jan. 18, 2010
  • Presidents Day, Feb. 15, 2010
  • Columbus Day, Oct. 11, 2010

The Visitor Center is Open on:

  • Memorial Day
  • July 4th
  • Labor Day
Last updated: November 9, 2009