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Waterloo Wildlife Area

Waterloo Wildlife Area

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Location: 360 E. State Street, Athens, OH 45701

Contact: Waterloo Wildlife Research Station

Phone: 740-589-9930

This rugged, heavily forested wildlife area is located 10 miles west of Athens at the junction of State Routes 56 and 356. The Waterloo Wildlife Research Station occupies the entire wildlife area.

Due to its abundant fauna, Waterloo is part of the Division of Wildlife’s “Watchable Wildlife” program. Waterloo is home to more than 80 species of birds. Visitors can hike, fish in one of three ponds, and hunt in season.

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