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April 2024 by Back Packer
The official visitor center for the Chincoteague Natl Wildlife Refuge - would recommend this being the first stop when visiting. Terrific dioramas of the marsh and its inhabitants. Informative interpretive signs on the area's history and the efforts for conservation/preservation. Kid friendly! Great facility!
Picnic tables. Souvenir shop. Friendly staff. Clean restrooms.
Facility has stamps for Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and the Assateague Lighthouse
**This is not the National Park Service Visitor Center - stamp seekers looking for Assateague Island cancellation should visit the Toms Cove Visitor Center at the end of Beach Road.
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September 2023 by Barb Hauck-Mah (barbhmphilly)
The Center opens at 10am and is a recommended first stop for an introduction to this wildlife refuge. The park guides provided tips on best spots to see the wild ponies. They also advised on which beach areas were open during the plover nesting season. The center has informative dioramas that introduce visitors to the native wildlife and park conservation efforts. There is a large public parking lot by the center. Note there is a $10 daily fee for park entry.
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August 2023 by Daniel Thomas
This place is top notch for teaching about the animals and people of the area.
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July 2023 by Betsy Brewer
Many informative, interesting, interactive exhibits.
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March 2023 by David Lieu
This is the National Wildlife Refuge visitor center and not the National Park Services visitor center which is out at Toms Cove next to the beach. Staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. Currently only open Thursday to Sunday 10am to 4pm. Nice educational exhibits inside and small shop for merchandise. Junior ranger programs for patches and flush toilets with sinks and water fountains. Also wildlife refuge stamps available for blue goose passport. They have the chincoteague stamp and the wallops island stamp.
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March 2023 by sarah conaway
Friendly folks, spacey, kid friendly. The maps outside were helpful and lots of great info about wildlife. Our trails are one the the cheapest, most educational and healthy ways to explore the Commonwealth. I’m thankful to this facility and others like them who educate the community.I wish the gift shop was bigger but I got a lovely pixie and ornament. The horses were roaming around outside the building this morning—an unexpected treat!
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March 2023 by Christopher Faulkner (Chris)
Nice place to learn thingsRestrooms: Very clean
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March 2023 by Wendy Boly
Restrooms: Large and we'll maintained bathrooms.
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March 2023 by Electrical Solutions
Wow. . .I am really impressed. A must see for everyone.
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March 2023 by Mary Wyatt
Nice visitors center
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March 2023 by Brandi Moore
Stopped here twice and each time we were greeted by several friendly staff members. Restrooms and water fountains were clean and functional. The facility itself was very well cared for. Some exhibits were interactive but all were very important. A great source of knowledge and reflection!
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March 2023 by William Heald
Great displays to explain nature
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March 2023 by Sutirtha Bagchi
This serves as one of the two visitor centers in Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and is actually the first one that a visitor would come across as they enter the area. One can get guidance regarding which hiking trails can be undertaken, e.g. their level of difficulty and the like. The place has restrooms but unfortunately, they are not open for extended hours. The visitor center closes at 4 p.m. and the restrooms are also unavailable beyond those hours.
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March 2022 by Screw L.
Friendly folks, spacey, kid friendly. The maps outside were helpful and lots of great info about wildlife. Our trails are one the the cheapest, most educational and healthy ways to explore the Commonwealth. I'm thankful to this facility and others like them who educate the community. I wish the gift shop was bigger but I got a lovely pixie and ornament. The horses were roaming around outside the building this morning--an unexpected treat!
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March 2022 by G. Funk
The Educational Center for Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge is a great starting point for learning about the Island and the environmental and preservation work that takes place at the refuge. The staff are very helpful and can assist in directing visitors to activities and attractions on the island. There is a small gift shop on site as well where Misty of Chincoteague books can be bought with a special stamp from the wildlife refuge. Still working on the building as of September 2021.
