Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge is open! The gates to the refuge property open an hour before sunrise and close an hour after sunset. The restrooms in the visitor center breezeway are open from 6 am to 6 pm every day.
Visitor center hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 9 am to 4 pm.
The Nature Store is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm. Come visit for holiday specials!
Check the Friends' Facebook page for updates.
Our work reaches far beyond Refuge property lines deep into the community. The Refuge hosts over 6,000 students, offers over 100 paid jobs to youth through partnerships, and organizes more than 21 community events annually.
The Valle de Oro Story
Not Your Typical Refuge
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