May 17, 2021
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Wellfleet Bay is open Monday-Saturday. CHECK HERE for our current hours & updates on what's open. Read More
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
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Wellfleet Bay provides peace and unmatched beauty on the hillsides and shoreline overlooking Wellfleet Harbor. Extensive trails bring you to a panoramic salt marsh, sandy barrier beach, and pine woodlands, each attracting a wide array of wildlife. The sanctuary features a universally accessible trail and an award-winning “green” nature center with numerous exhibits and aquariums. Please leave dogs and other pets at home.
Location: 291 State Highway Route 6, South Wellfleet, MA 02663
Phone: 508-349-2615
Hours: Nature Center open Monday–Saturday, 9 am-4 pm; Trails open daily, 7:30 am–8 pm
In-Person Programs
In-Person Programs
Starting in late June, families and adults alike can enjoy naturalist-led programs at the sanctuary. Sign up >
Field Schools
Cape Cod Field Schools
Get outdoors & learn from experts in our active, multi-day courses for adults. See 2021 schedule >
Sanctuary News & Events
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
Special Event August 16-22, 2021
After such a successful debut last year, our reimagined annual fundraiser—the virtual Wild, Wild Auction—will be back again this August!
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
After missing last summer due to the pandemic, our volunteer naturalists are excited to once again be outdoors and engaging with people on the sanctuary's trails.
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
Doris Countryman, a longtime volunteer who shared her love of birds and nature, left a special legacy to Wellfleet Bay so the place where she spent so much time enjoying nature could continue helping others enjoy it for years to come.
Upcoming Programs
Look for diamondback terrapins, a threatened species of salt marsh turtle. During June and July we'll walk along sanctuary tra... Learn More >
During this active weekend we will take the road less traveled, cover new ground, and experience the Cape at a beautiful time... Learn More >
Late fall is a wonderful time to be on Cape Cod, and this workshop offers a unique way to explore the region and the natural w... Learn More >