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Special Events 2012

Events are held at the National Wildlife Visitor Center unless otherwise noted and are FREE, with the exception of events noted with $.

holly Friends of Patuxent
Wildlife Holiday Bazaar

Saturday, December 1st
9:00AM – 4:00PM
Shop for wild and not-so-wild new and gently used treasures.
-- Take home a treat from the Bake Sale --
-- Take a cool photo with our Holiday Polar Bear --
-- Make origami ornaments and hand crafted cards --
Find unique gifts from local crafters and our own ‘crafty’ Friends…
…and at the same time support the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center and the Patuxent Research Refuge. (see flyer - PDF 500KB)

tram tour - guide and passengers Wildlife Conservation Tram Tours
During Mid-March through Mid-November

(Starts March 10, 2012)
Weekends Only:
11:30AM, 1:00PM, 2:00PM, 3:00PM
During Summer (Late June thru August 2012)
Weekends:
11:30AM, 1:00PM, 2:00PM, 3:00PM
Weekdays:
:  
 
11:30AM, 1:00PM, 2:30PM
Weather permitting, $ see below.
Tram schedules are subject to change;
Call 301 497-5772 to confirm  schedule.
Tram information revised January 2012
Complete Tram Tour information here


Events are held at the National Wildlife Visitor Center unless otherwise noted and are FREE, with the exception of events noted with $. Call for details. If you have any special needs or requests, please advise us two weeks in advance by calling 301.497.5763.

$ Tram tickets are $3 per person.
There is no charge for children age 2 and under who do not require a seat.

* Tram Tour Fee subject to change for Special Events listed above

The National Wildlife Visitor Center is located off of Powder Mill Rd. between the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Rt. 197 south of Laurel. Hours Open. Driving Directions

The North Tract Visitor Contact Station is located off of Rt. 198 on Bald Eagle Drive, just east of the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. Hours Open.

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