The wildlife drive will be open if weather and road conditions allow. Dates for the year are as follows: February 18 and 19, March 18 and 19, April 15 and 16, 28-30, May 1-14, 20 and 21, 27-29 and each weekend through August, with the remainder of the year still being under discussion. The drive will be open from sunrise to sunset each day.
Visit Us
National wildlife refuges offer us all a chance to unplug from the stresses of daily life and reconnect with our natural surroundings. Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge is a great place to connect with nature, whether it’s the woods that draw you or the open marshes. If you are looking for birds or mammals you are sure to find them here.
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Our Species
The refuge is an excellent place to find birds and other wildlife. There are many rare birds sighted here every year. The habitat available on the refuge provides for a variety of many types of wildlife.