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Colorful graphic with icons of birds and mammals, a bigger graphic of a wood thrush and words that say Let your adventures begin...Become a Mass Audubon member. Join today.
Marsh beach and water at Long Pasture
Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary, Barnstable © Hong Ren Wang
Long Pasture News

Cape Cod Wildlife Festival

Special Event: Saturday, September 12

10:00 am-3:00 pm

Bring the whole family to this free, fun-filled event and connect directly with local wildlife organizations working to protect animals and their habitats across Cape Cod and beyond.

Location: Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary
345 Bone Hill Road, Barnstable, MA 02630

Educator showing off various animal ambassadors to a group

Details

Drop by the sanctuary to explore hands-on exhibits, enjoy wildlife-themed activities, and meet some of the Cape’s premier wildlife experts to learn how they actively conserve and protect animals and their habitats—all at this engaging, family-friendly event.

Explore interactive artifacts, meet knowledgeable naturalists, learn how Mass Audubon is working to protect birds, coastal habitats, and other vulnerable species across Massachusetts—and find meaningful ways to get involved.

  • Step inside the Whale & Dolphin Conservation’s 45-foot-long, life-sized inflatable North Atlantic right whale
  • Experience the thrill of live animal shows presented by the Amazing Animal Ambassadors at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm
  • Explore the fascinating taxidermy collection from the Barnstable Department of Natural Resources, and so much more
  • Treat your taste buds by grabbing a bite from the Filling Station Food Truck and the Wild Game Sausage Man
  • Cool off with a sweet treat from Lewis Brothers Ice Cream
  • Relax to the sounds of live music from local favorite Just Another Guru

Bring a lawn chair, settle in, and enjoy an unforgettable day.

Every hour, you’ll have a chance to win exciting door prizes courtesy of the Cape Cod Wildlife Festival’s exhibiting organizations. Don’t miss your chance to take something wild home!

Cape Cod Wildlife Collaborative Partners and Exhibitors

  • Association to Preserve Cape Cod
  • Barnstable Natural Resources
  • Cape Wildlife Center
  • Center for Coastal Studies
  • International Fund for Animal Welfare
  • New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance
  • Orenda Wildlife Land Trust
  • Whale and Dolphin Conservation
  • Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Sign Up

This event is free to attend, but registering in advance helps us prepare for a smooth and memorable day of wild fun. Registrants will also be entered into a drawing for a $40 gift certificate to one of our festival food vendors, because every wildlife adventure is better with a tasty treat!

Go Wild with Us