April 21, 2020
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Wellfleet Bay remains closed. Please see a list of other sanctuaries that are currently 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.
Location: 291 State Highway Route 6, South Wellfleet, MA 02663
Phone: 508-349-2615
Hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 9 am–4:30 pm; Trails open daily, 7 am–dusk
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Sanctuary News & Events
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
In this month's message, Sanctuary Director Melissa Lowe shares the many ways people have been encouraging, supporting, and inspiring us during the pandemic—and reflects on the fact that kindness comes in all sizes.
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
Wellfleet Bay's program to study, rescue, document, and protect sea turtles will be fully operational this summer! Find out why this conservation program is so important and what you can do to help it succeed.
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
Whether you're new to birding, want to learn about the Cape's great birding hotspots, or just enjoy gathering with other bird enthusiasts, we've got some great online programs for you this spring!
Upcoming Programs
Singing Whip-poor-wills are a familiar sound of nights in late spring, but there is so much more beyond the song! Join Sanctua... Learn More >
Raise your awareness about the vital role bees and other insects play in our environment. Animals pollinate about 75% of all t... Learn More >
Paddle on deep, clear kettle ponds nestled in the Cape's pine woods and explore their shorelines and shallow edges to apprecia... Learn More >