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Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
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Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center

Queens County, New York

Overview

The Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center is the gateway to this 900-acre preserve, home to salt marshes, uplands, open bay and beach areas, and two man-made ponds, all supporting hundreds of species of plant and wildlife. The one story, flat-roofed building contains a ranger desk, colorful exhibits on the eco-system of the surrounding area, a classroom, a bookstore, wheelchair accessible bathrooms, water fountains, and tactile, hands-on nature exhibits. Restrooms are open when the visitor center is

Amenities

  • WaterNo
  • ElectricNo
  • PetsNo
  • ReservableNo

Conditions

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