January 20, 2019
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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: Open daily, 9 am–4:30 pm; Trails open daily, 8 am–dusk
Sanctuary News & Events
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
Special Event February 16, 2019
Join us for a screening of Fox Tales and be treated to intimate views of how Red Foxes live their lives—starting with a look inside a fox den with kits.
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
Special Event March 9, 2019
Now in its 24th year, the annual Cape Cod Natural History Conference features speakers from environmental organizations across Cape Cod discussing a wide array of natural history topics.
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
Wellfleet Bay has been chosen as a beneficiary of the 2019 Seaside Le Mans race! This extraordinary opportunity will help expand our conservation science education programs to underserved children, strengthen existing school programs, and provide new learning opportunities at the sanctuary.
Upcoming Programs
Our drop-off school vacation week program immerses children in nature through stories, games, crafts, and hikes led by our exp... Learn More >
Our drop-off school vacation week program immerses children in nature through stories, games, crafts, and hikes led by our exp... Learn More >
Our drop-off school vacation week program immerses children in nature through stories, games, crafts, and hikes led by our exp... Learn More >
Birthday Parties
Looking for a place to have an exciting and memorable birthday? We offer birthday parties with guided indoor and outdoor activities. Learn More
Join Mass Audubon
Membership benefits include free admission to all of our wildlife sanctuaries across the state, plus discounts on programs and shop purchases.