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 Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
Wellfleet Bay’s 1,100 acres of salt marsh, sandy beach, pine woodland,
freshwater pond, and rare heathland attract a wide array of wildlife,
especially songbirds and shorebirds. Discover the true nature of Cape Cod as
you amble along the five miles of trails that traverse these habitats.
The scenic trails are complemented by the Nature Center’s green
architecture, our friendly volunteers, and a beautiful butterfly and hummingbird garden.
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. This sanctuary has the following universally accessible facilities: Nature Center, Trails, All Persons Trail to Goose Pond, Seasonal Classroom, Gardens, Campground.
Address:
291 State Highway, Route 6
P.O. Box 236
South Wellfleet, MA 02663
508-349-2615
wellfleet@massaudubon.org
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:
$5 for nonmember adults;
$3 for nonmember children (3-12)
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.
Acres:
1,100
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