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Horses bite coolers and raid unsecured tables—use NPS-approved food lockers or locked vehicles for every crumb, including flavored sunscreen and trash. Never feed wildlife; fines and injured animals follow handouts. Teach kids that horses are not petting-zoo ponies even when they look calm at your tent flap.
Sources: National Park Service — Assateague
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
