Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
The Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge is a 152,000-acre (620 km2) National Wildlife Refuge located in eastern North Carolina along the Atlantic Coast. It was established on March 14, 1984, to preserve and protect a unique wetland habitat type—the pocosin—and its associated wildlife species.
| Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Map of the United States Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge (North Carolina) | |
| Location | Dare, Hyde counties, North Carolina, United States |
| Nearest city | Manns Harbor, North Carolina |
| Coordinates | 35°47′00″N 75°51′00″W |
| Area | 152,000 acres (620 km2) |
| Established | 1984 |
| Governing body | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Website | Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge |
The refuge attracts visitors worldwide for its red wolf (Canis rufus) howling programs and is also home to the Dare County Bombing Range.
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