Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

Category: Wildlife refuge

Address: 291 US-6, South Wellfleet, MA 02663, USA

Phone: +15083492615

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–4PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 9AM–4PM

Wednesday: 9AM–4PM

Thursday: 9AM–4PM

Friday: 9AM–4PM

Saturday: 9AM–4PM

Reviews

Sara Birnham

Sep 15, 2022

Lovely walk at low tide( building was closed due to holiday)

Ron Cooper

Sep 11, 2022

Awesome place ... Great trails ,, cool Visitors center with great people working there.... Just wished the gift shop was open!!!

Michael Ibanez

Sep 10, 2022

Pretty walk! Worth the admission price, in my opinion.

Emily Harchar

Sep 5, 2022

We always come here and walk to the bay. Beautiful. Workers were happy to answer any questions.

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Questions & Answers

What are the hours after Labor Day, and does it close in the winter?

Pamela Frazier | Sep 17, 2017
Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay | Sep 17, 2018

Wellfleet Bay is open year round. The sanctuary closes on Mondays after Columbus Day in October but is open daily after Memorial Day in May.

I am removing a few trees from my property to install solar panels, but I just discovered a red bellied woodpecker nest with babies about twenty feet up. Looking for advice. Should I just top the tree above the nest?

Andy Rosen | Sep 17, 2018
Chuck Kola | Sep 17, 2018

If you could save the tree until they leave that would be excellent hope it all works out for the birds. :-)

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I live on Lake Wequaquet and recently took a photo of two Bald Eagles eating a fish on the lake. Where can I send my picture for observation? Thanks Jan Nowak

Janet Nowak | Sep 17, 2019
Dan Prosser | Sep 17, 2019

I'm not sure what you mean by "for observation" but often times I send photos to Mass Wildlife and Mass Audubon. If you post them online you can also hashtag them.

Can I swim at the beach here?

Nithin Paul | Aug 17, 2022
Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary | Aug 17, 2022

Hi, Nithin, No, we don't permit swimming at the sanctuary's beach which is reserved for watching birds and other wildlife and, at low tide, exploring the tidal flats.

Are dogs welcome on the trails?

Kim Kennedy | Jul 18, 2022
Bill Weil | Jul 18, 2022

Sorry no. The trails go by turtle nesting areas.

Can you bring your dog with you to this trail?

kim hua | May 19, 2022
Jenette Kerr | May 19, 2022

Hi, sorry but pets are not allowed at the sanctuary. This is to ensure the best possible wildlife experiences.

Are dogs allowed on the trails?

Ann Rettus | May 19, 2022
Jenette Kerr | May 19, 2022

Hi, Ann- No, sorry, we do not allow pets on the property.

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are dogs allowed?

Mark Morganstern | Sep 16, 2021
Andrew Garvin | Sep 16, 2021

I believe it is extremely clearly posted that dogs are not allowed

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Do you have to pay

Barbara Bouchard | Sep 16, 2020
Alex Zucker | Sep 16, 2020

Yes, adult prices $5 or $6. Free for members.

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I am on the on the cape near a Audubon cite, can I kayak right off the reservation waters

SHITMAN WHALEBONE | Sep 17, 2019
Glyn Wilkinson | Sep 17, 2019

If I remember correctly; you might find it is a long walk from the parking area to the water. In other words it might be easier to launch elsewhere.

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As a bus driver for field trips can i find a restaurant near by?

alicia reihl | Sep 17, 2019
Glyn Wilkinson | Sep 17, 2019

Yes, several are in the area

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Are dogs allowed?

David G | Sep 17, 2018
Cathy Kramer | Sep 17, 2018

Probably not and no offense but, pets would disturb the wildlife. There is sealife, birds and other wildlife. Went this year and saw wild turkeys and a little rabbit.

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What does it mean that it is closed on Mondays? Does that mean buildings or that you can't go walking at all?

Sarah Randall | Sep 17, 2018
Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay | Sep 17, 2018

The trails are open daily from 7 am to dusk (just after sunset).

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