The CNHA offers visitors the opportunity to tour the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge during the months of April to November. The tour accesses areas of the refuge that are normally only open to foot traffic. The tour covers approximately 15 miles and lasts about 90 minutes. Each tour is accompanied by a knowledgeable interpreter/guide. The tour is designed to provide visitors with an experience that is both educational and entertaining. Through this program, CNHA hopes to foster a deeper understanding of refuge resources, programs, and activities. During the tour, the interpreter/guide will provide insight and answer questions about the wildlife and ecology of the refuge.
The bus has a capacity of 30 visitors and is air-conditioned for visitor comfort. The tour bus is also equipped with a wheelchair lift to enhance accessibility. The fee for the tour is $12.00 for adults and $6.00 for children under 12. During the months of April - June and September - November, adult CNHA members may tour the refuge for the discounted fee of $8.00.
Why not consider a gift certificate which may be used for the purchase of tickets for the tour bus? Please click on one of the links below for the mail-in order form: Microsoft Word Format (".doc") Order Form Adobe Format (".pdf") Order Form
For current information regarding wildlife tours, or to purchase tickets, inquire at the refuge visitor center or call the CNHA office at (757) 336-3696 . Tickets reserved by phone must be paid by using VISA or MasterCard. All bus tour tickets are non-refundable unless the tour is cancelled by CNHA.
| Sneak a Peek The slide show below is just a sample of what you might see on the wildlife tour!
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2010 Wildlife Tour Schedule
Regular wildlife bus tours begin April 3 this year and will operate under the following schedule:
| MONTH |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
MONDAY |
| APRIL |
No Tours |
No Tours |
1:00 PM |
10:00 AM |
No Tours |
| MAY |
No Tours |
4:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
10:00 AM |
No Tours |
JUNE Through AUGUST |
10:00 AM & 4:00 PM |
10:00 AM & 4:00 PM |
10:00 AM & 4:00 PM |
10:00 AM & 4:00 PM |
10:00 AM & 4:00 PM |
| SEPTEMBER |
10:00 AM |
10:00 AM |
10:00 AM |
10:00 AM |
10:00 AM |
OCTOBER Through NOVEMBER |
No Tours |
No Tours |
1:00 PM |
10:00 AM |
No Tours |
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