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Electric Shuttle Tours

Take a tour on the Puddles Shuttle! 
Enjoy a 60-90 minute tour of refuge trails aboard our open-air electric tram.
  • Lots of stops for birding, wildlife observation, and photography.
  • Bring binoculars or borrow ours.
  • Guided tours are weather permitting and seating is limited. 
  • All ages are welcome, though tours may be best for ages 6 & up.
  • Spots on scheduled tours may be reserved in advance by calling 419-898-0014. 
  • Tours are free and operated by volunteers.
  • Groups of 6-10 people may request a personal tour. Please call 419-898-0014 for more information.
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Scheduled Tours
Shuttle Tours are planned for Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 11am and 1pm. Tours scheduled are dependent on volunteer availability and weather. Please call the Visitor Center before you plan your trip. To save your spot or confirm days/times please register online.

You're making a difference.

Thank you to all of the donors who contributed towards the purchase of the Puddles Shuttle in 2022. We are excited to offer this service to all, free of charge! Friends often support public access, youth development, and restoration initiatives on the refuge. Learn more about ways you can support Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge today.
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14000 W. State Route 2
Oak Harbor, OH 43449 

  
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Visitor Center open Thursday-Sunday 10am-4pm. (Daily in May from 9am-4pm).
  • HOME
  • YOUR REFUGE
    • Plan Your Visit
    • Ottawa NWR Complex
    • Live Cameras
    • Recent Sightings
    • Kids Corner
    • Gallery
  • Who we are
    • Our Story
    • Network of Friends
    • Strategic Goals
    • Financials
    • Board of Directors
    • Friends Staff
    • Refuge Staff
    • Community Partners
  • WHAT WE DO
    • Events >
      • Photography Contest
      • Recycle Round Up
    • Friends Programs >
      • Land Acquisition and Restoration
      • Internship Program
      • Scholarship
      • Environmental Education Grants
      • Track Chair Program
      • Glass City Bird Crew
      • Nature Programs
    • Friends Projects >
      • Shuttle
      • Bird Friendly Facility Project
      • Fox Nature Preserve
      • Nehls Memorial Nature Preserve
      • Portage River Water Trail
      • Marinewood Restoration
      • West Harbor Project
      • Wildlife Drive Improvements
      • Visitor Center Fishing Access
    • Recent Accomplishments
    • Carrying on a Legacy
  • TAKE ACTION
  • DONATE
  • SHOP
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