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Special Events 2009


Events are held at the National Wildlife Visitor Center unless otherwise noted and are FREE, with the exception of tram tours and events noted with $.

Wildlife Conservation Tram Tours
Mid-March through Mid-October (2009 schedule)

Weekend Schedule: 11:30AM, 1:00PM, 2:00PM & 3:00PM
Weekday Schedule: (Summer Only - June 22 thru August 15, 2009)
11:30AM, 1:00PM, 2:30PM

Weather permitting, $ see below.

Events are held at the National Wildlife Visitor Center unless otherwise noted and are FREE, with the exception of tram tours and events noted with $.  Call for details. If you have any special needs or requests, please advise us two weeks in advance by calling 301.497.5763 or TDD 301.497.5779.

$ Tram tickets are $3 for adults, $2 for senior citizens 55 and over, and $1 for children under 12
* Tram Tour Fee subject to change for Special Events listed above

The National Wildlife Visitor Center is located off of Powder Mill Rd. between the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Rt. 197 south of Laurel. Hours Open. Driving Directions

The North Tract Visitor Contact Station is located off of Rt. 198 on Bald Eagle Drive, just east of the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. Hours Open.


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