Piedmont Wildlife Center

Piedmont Wildlife Center offers Summer Camp for ages 5 to 18 and Nature Programs centered on nature and wildlife education. Camp locations include Durham County, Wake County, and Orange County, and at-school programs travel up to an hour away from Piedmont Wildlife Center in Durham.

Programs

• Summer Camp — 5-18
• Nature Programs — Programs and learning experiences centered on nature and wildlife education.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Facility hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

About the provider

The organization was founded in 2003 with a mission to conserve native species and nurture wilderness connections. It says, "We inspire and deep community relationships," and it was voted "Best Nonprofit" in WRAL's 2024 Voters' Choice Awards. It also says it started running youth camps and outreach programs and aims to connect people with nature and build nature connections in all people.

The last day for refunds is 6 weeks prior to the program start date. If a registration is canceled after that, tuition is refunded only if someone off the waitlist fills the spot. For at-school programs, the most popular option combines Wild Neighbors and Raptors Alive. Participants in class sizes of 30 or fewer may touch some wildlife ambassadors and receive a PWC bookmark. Teens must complete Outdoor Leadership Training before becoming a CIT. The organization does not treat, transport, raise, or advise on injured or orphaned wildlife.

Last updated September 26, 2026.