Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge takes in shoreline, marshes, wetlands, and forest. The area serves as habitat for a variety of shorebirds, waterfowl, and other wildlife. The Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge is noted for being a World Biosphere Reserve.
Many visitors come to see the Chincoteague Ponies, of which there are about 150, divided into two groups by fences.
Many visitors come to see the Chincoteague Ponies, of which there are about 150, divided into two groups by fences.
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Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
Box 62
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336-0062
United States
Box 62
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336-0062
United States
Phone 1 (757) 336-6122
Fax 1 (757) 336-5273
Hours
April 1 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 |
| Close | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 |
May 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 |
| Close | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 |
October 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 |
| Close | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 |
November 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Related Attractions
Assateague Island Wildlife Tours
Visitors can have a good chance of seeing wildlife, particularly the famous ponies, on Assateague Island Wildlife Tours. Nature cruises take visitors to Assateague Island's wildlife refuge for glimpses of all types of wildlife, including dolphins and birds.
Tom's Cove Hook Area
The Toms Cove Hook Area in Chincoteague is a 5-mile long beach. Visitors will find sand, surf, and all the joys that come with natural seashores. The area is wonderful for walking and beach combing, and bird life is plentiful.
