Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge/Visitor Center
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Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge/Visitor Center

Learn from an orientation video and observation building. Explore two short walking trails, a 10,000 square foot interpretive center with wildlife and habitat exhibits. Best wildlife viewing is one to two hours before sunset in Dec.-Feb.

3121 Visitor Center Rd. Decatur, AL 35603
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(256) 350-6639
Open Mar.-Sept. Tu-Sat. 9-4, Oct.-Feb. daily 9-5
Wheelchair Accessible
Admission Charged
Open Mar.-Sept. Tu-Sat. 9-4, Oct.-Feb. daily 9-5
(256) 350-6639

Getting There

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  • 3121 Visitor Center Rd.
  • Decatur, AL 35603
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