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Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
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Wellfleet Bay’s woodlands, salt
marsh, barrier beach and heath
lands attract a wide variety of
wildlife, especially songbirds
and shorebirds. Five miles of
scenic trails wind through these
habitats and provide a lovely
view of Cape Cod. In addition,
the beginning of the Goose Pond
trail is universally accessible.
The sanctuary’s nature center is
a modern example of “green”
architecture, including passive solar
heating and composting toilets.
Inside, the nature center features
two 700-gallon aquariums that
introduce you to the sanctuary’s
salt marsh tidal organisms and our
freshwater life as well.
A variety of educational programs for children and adults, including walks, workshops, and cruises, are offered both on the sanctuary and at other pristine locations on Cape Cod. Enjoy a naturalist-led bird walk on our
property or listen to an evening lecture. Participate in hands-on activities aboard our Cape Cod Bay Marine Life Cruise for families. Observe seals, shorebirds and other wildlife on guided tours of Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge and the Cape Cod National Seashore.
Mailing Address:
PO Box 236
South Wellfleet, MA 02663
Address:
291 State Highway, Route 6
South Wellfleet, MA 02663
508-349-2615
wellfleet@massaudubon.orgThis sanctuary has the following universally accessible facilities: Nature Center, Trails, All Persons Trail to Goose Pond, Seasonal Classroom, Gardens, Campground.
Nature Center/Trail Hours:
Nature Center:
Memorial Day to
Columbus Day: Daily, 8:30 a.m.
to 5 p.m.
Columbus Day to
Memorial Day: Tuesday through
Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Trails:
Open every day, 8 a.m. to dusk
(8 p.m. in the summer).
- For Your Safety
- Do not feed any animals
- Stay on trails to avoid ticks and poison ivy
- Do not smoke anywhere on the sanctuary
- Do not pick or collect plants or crops without permission
- Avoid Conflicts with Wildlife
- Do not bring pets, leashed or unleashed, on to the site
- Picnic only in designated areas
- Do not bring motorized vehicles or bicycles onto the site
- Hunting, fishing, or trapping are not permitted
Admission:
Mass Audubon Members enjoy FREE admission.
Not a Member? Join Today!
$5 for nonmember adults;
$3 for nonmember children (2-12)
and seniors
Directions:
From Boston: Follow Rt 3 south and cross the Sagamore Bridge to
Cape Cod. Follow Rt 6 east for
45 miles. The sanctuary entrance
is on the left just over the Wellfleet/
Eastham town line after the
Wellfleet Drive-in Theater.
From Providence: Follow Rt I-195 or Rt I-495 to Rt 25 and cross the
Bourne Bridge to Cape Cod. Turn
off the Bourne Rotary at the exit
for Rt 6 east. Continue on Rt 6 for
50 miles. The sanctuary entrance
is on the left just over the Wellfleet/
Eastham town line after the
Wellfleet Drive-in Theater.
From Provincetown: Take Rt 6
west to South Wellfleet. The
sanctuary entrance is on the right
just before the Wellfleet Drive-in Theater.
By public transportation: Public Transportation is available through the Cape Cod Regional Transport Authority (CCRTA). For Information regarding standard bus routes near the sanctuary or to request a b-bus for door-to-door service, call (800) 352-7155 or visit: www.capecodrta.org.
Acres:
944
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