Join Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge staff on a Howling Safari for an unforgettable evening! Learn about endangered red wolves, found only in the wilds of northeastern North Carolina, and get the chance of a lifetime to hear their harmonious howls. Meet at Creef Cut Wildlife Trail at the intersection of Milltail Road and Highway 64 (approximately 15 minutes from Manteo—see map at bottom of this page, or click here for specific directions).

A reservation is required for each group that would like to attend a howling. Please click the button below to register your group online:

• The program fee is $5.00 per person in each party, with children under five years-old admitted free of charge. Please note that this fee is non-refundable. The program fee is payable in cash the night of the howling, and will be collected at the check-in station;
• The Coalition will also sponsor four "free-of-charge" howlings in 2008. See the Howl-O-Days page for more information. Use the "Register" button above to reserve your place for a free howling;
• Program capacity for each howlilng is 70 people. Please note that non-registered visitors may be turned away due to this capacity limit;
• Programs typically last two hours;
• Dress for the weather. Howlings will occur except with lightning, heavy wind or rain, or impassable road conditions. The decision to cancel will be made no later than 60 minutes prior to the start of the howling (please call 252.796.5600 for go/no-go information);
• Personal vehicles will be used to caravan back to the howling site. Please note that roads on the refuge are mostly gravel;
• Bring a flashlight and insect repellant;
• Please, do NOT bring pets!
• Please leave cell phones and other mobile devices in your car!

Howlings will be held on the following days and times: