Please note: APEC is not a wildlife rescue or rehabilitator and we are not licensed to handle wild animals. Please click here for a full list of wildlife rehabilitators.
If you are looking to rehome an animal, please click here for a full list of resources for rehoming domesticated or wild animals.
Hours & Parking
Our building and animal room is open to the public 7 days a week, except for major holidays.
Most weekdays, Monday - Friday, APEC is open from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Most weekends, APEC is open from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
We may be open longer some weekends depending on events and are closed some holidays. Call ahead if coming in on a weekend or on a holiday.
Our building is ADA accessible. Our parking lot and walking trails are open from dawn to dusk, year ‘round, even when the center is closed.
Parking and entrance to the building and grounds is free, but we do have a suggested donation of $5 per person. You can contribute right at the front desk of APEC if you wish to do so!
Please note APEC is not a licensed rehabilitator and cannot take in injured or orphaned wildlife. Please click here for a full list of wildlife rehabilitators.
Most weekdays, Monday - Friday, APEC is open from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Most weekends, APEC is open from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
We may be open longer some weekends depending on events and are closed some holidays. Call ahead if coming in on a weekend or on a holiday.
Our building is ADA accessible. Our parking lot and walking trails are open from dawn to dusk, year ‘round, even when the center is closed.
Parking and entrance to the building and grounds is free, but we do have a suggested donation of $5 per person. You can contribute right at the front desk of APEC if you wish to do so!
Please note APEC is not a licensed rehabilitator and cannot take in injured or orphaned wildlife. Please click here for a full list of wildlife rehabilitators.
Thank You To All Our Sponsors!
The environmental center is located in Alley Pond Park, surrounded by lush nature trails where visitors can enjoy NYC's natural landscapes. Guests are welcome to attend one of APEC's many nature oriented programs for all ages and visit the center's animal ambassadors. Please explore our website to learn more and register for programs.
229-10 Northern Blvd.
Douglaston, NY 11362 |
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