Corolla Wild Horses
Fee required
One of the best places to see wild Colonial Spanish Mustangs in the United States.

📜 Wild horses, descendants of Spanish mustangs, roam freely on the northernmost Currituck Outer Banks.
🔍 Considered a cultural treasure and State Horse of North Carolina.

Why Go

🐴 See rare Banker horses in their natural environment
🚙 Off-road Hummer adventure
📚 Learn about history and ecology
🐬 Spot dolphins and other wildlife

Why Avoid

🚫 Must stay at least 50 feet away from horses
⚠️ Not recommended to visit on your own; guided tour advised

Tips

🗺️ GPS coordinates lead to The Corolla Wild Horse Fund.
🚶‍♀️ Visit rescued Banker horses at Betsy Dowdy Equine Center for close-up views.

Cost

💰 Guided tours from $65.

Hours

🕒 Tours closed seasonally, reopens March 17, 2026.

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