These magnificent
horses have survived 400 years of harsh weather and limited vegetation
to run free on the beautiful Currituck
beaches and are descendants of the original Spanish Barb horses
first brought here
by Spanish explorers. Grazing peacefully, they
are an incredible sight to behold in their natural habitat and
the Wild
Horse Safari will deliver you directly to them.
The Safari is a 2 hour plus eco-adventure for the whole family
that brings you eye to eye with wildlife, the fragile Outer Banks
ecology, and local folklore and history. Along the way you'll visit
a unique petrified forest, a giant sand dune called Penny's Hill,
and the century old lifesaving station and watch tower. You'll also
hear of local legend including that
of the buried city of Seagull.
Sightings
of white-tail deer, wild boar and goats, the elusive red fox, and
even the legendary Outer Banks buffalo have
occurred, along
with surfing dolphins and thousands of shorebirds.
Kids love filling out the "Critter Count," a list of local
wildlife most of which are seen on every trip. Come
explore with our naturalist guides and learn the "nature" of
these incredible barrier islands.
