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

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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: Screening of Mass Audubon's newest video, How Mass audubon Rescues Sea Turtles in Massachusetts
• 1:00 pm: Story Time & Book Signing: Turtles Heading Home by children's author Liza Ketchum
• 1:45 pm: Inside the Rescue: Cold-Stunned Sea Turtles
• 2:30 pm: Raising Resilience: Inside the Head-Start Program for Turtles

Special Programs

• 10:30 am: Wild Care for Turtles
• 11:30 am: Sea Turtle Lab Tour
• 12:30 pm: Sea Turtle Patrol
• 12:30 pm: Sea Turtle Lab Tour
• 1:30 pm: Sea Turtle Lab Tour
• 2:30 pm: Sea Turtle Lab Tour

Sign Up

This event 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