Sea Turtle Open House at Wellfleet Bay

11:00 am-3:00 pm

Learn more about sea turtles and why they strand on Cape Cod beaches during this all ages open house.

Location: Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary 
291 State Highway Route 6, South Wellfleet, MA 02663

Celebrate the fascinating world of sea turtles at the Sea Turtle Open House at Mass Audubon’s Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary! Explore why these incredible animals strand on Cape Cod beaches, what we’re doing to protect them, and how you can make a difference.

Throughout the day, join educational presentations and get hands-on at interactive touch tables. Kids can enjoy turtle-themed games and get creative at our craft table.

Connect with staff and volunteers who help rescue these amazing creatures and shop for unique turtle-themed gifts in our nature center. Whether you're a longtime turtle fan or just curious, this fun and educational day offers something for everyone. You can even sign up to participate in a guided beach patrol and live animal demonstrations!

Featured Presentations

• 12:00 pm: Sea Turtle Rescue and Research, According to Bob, presented by Bob Prescott
• 1:00 pm: How Caring About Sea Turtles Can Make You Happier, presented by Karen Dourdeville

Special Programs

Dive deeper by registering for one of these unique programs, available for an additional fee. Space is limited.

• 10:00 am:
  • All Ages Sea Turtle Patrol (Brewster)
  • All Ages Sea Turtle Patrol (Truro)
  • Family Sea Turtle Patrol (Eastham)
• 11:30 am: Sea Turtle Lab Tour
• 12:15 pm: Sea Turtle Lab Tour
• 1:00 pm: Sea Turtle Lab Tour
• 1:45 pm: Sea Turtle Lab Tour
• 2:30 pm:
  • Sea Turtle Lab Tour
  • Wild Care for Turtles!

Sign Up

This event (with the exception of the special prorgams) is free with a Mass Audubon membership or regular sanctuary admission. Sign up in advance for a chance to win a gift basket featuring items from the sanctuary gift shop—our way of saying thanks for planning ahead!

Join the Turtle Party