VenuesCenter / Community Center

Centennial Campus Center for Wildlife Education 919-707-0209

1751 Varsity Dr. Raleigh, NC 27606 website: http://www.ncwildlife.org

The Center’s indoor displays focus on wildlife and changing habitats in the North Carolina Piedmont. In the auditorium, visitors can view a 20-minute video with a timeline of
changes in the Piedmont, from a prospective of natural wildlife areas to suburban sprawl. Explore wildlife through the use of technology–touchscreen computers, video cameras and sound systems. A great place for family or group field trips with exhibits, video and outside demonstration areas.

Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:45pm

Admission to the exhibits and most programs are free of charge.  Pre-registration is required for all programs. Contributions to the center are gratefully accepted; a donation box is located at the information desk. Please ask at the information desk about tax-deductible gifts to the center.

The Centennial Wild retail store is open Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm.  Merchandise includes educational materials, posters,  wildlife books, apparel and gifts.  All proceeds from the sale of Centennial Wild Store products support conservation education programs.