May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center

Location: Banner Elk · Avery County

Address: 367 Mill Pond Rd, Banner Elk, NC

Phone: 828-898-2568

About: Lees-McRae College’s Dan and Dianne May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center treats injured and orphaned wildlife and supports student education. Non-releasable animal ambassadors participate in educational community programs.

Access status: Operating

Hours and access: A current public presentation schedule was not confirmed on the university’s center or animal-ambassador pages. Contact 828-898-2568 before planning a visit; wildlife intake hours are not a public tour schedule.

Cost: Confirm any educational-program fees and booking requirements directly with the center.

Before you go: This is a working wildlife rehabilitation facility. Arrange an educational visit directly; do not enter animal-care areas without permission. If bringing injured wildlife, call the center first for its instructions.

Seasonal notes: Public educational programs vary. The university’s current pages do not confirm the older weekly 1 PM presentation calendar.

Confirm current access and details with the operator before visiting.