Bay Beach
Wildlife Sanctuary
Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary is a beautiful 600 acre urban wildlife refuge featuring live animal exhibits, educational displays, miles of hiking/skiing trails and various wildlife viewing opportunities. While nothing beats actually being there, click on links below to begin your journey through the sanctuary’s many offerings.
TOP NEWS!
A Natural Expansion
A Natural Expansion, our capital campaign to build a 12,800 square foot addition adjacent to the current Nature Center building is nearing the $2.5 million funding level needed to break ground! We’re so close. Can you help? Read more…
Terrific 4K Teachers!
Brittany Falkers of WFRV TV visited the 4K kindergarten class for a delightful, inspiring visit with students and terrific 4k teachers. See the video interview and Read more…
Breakfast Optimists Donate $1,000
In a show of organic, local support, the Optimists donated $1,000 to A Natural Expansion. They enthusiastically support reconnecting children to nature Read more…
Summer Animal Series
Wolf Talk and Feeding: Mondays and Wednesdays 1:30 PM
Quill Thrills: Tuesdays 1:00 PM
Fox Trots: Wednesdays 10:00 AM
Talon Talks: Thursdays 2:00 PM (start 6/15)
Otter Odysseys: Fridays 11:00 AM
Walk for Wildlife 2017
Saturday, September 16
8:00 AM-12:30 PM
Click Walk for Wildlife 2017 Brochure for more information! Click Walk for Wildlife 2017 Registration for registration information.
Click on Page Titles for More Information!
About Us
Brief overview of the Wildlife Sanctuary, including Mission and Goals.
Getting Here
Map and directions.
Map Out Your Day!
Map of the park itself with descriptions of buildings, special habitats and things to do.
Facility Hours and Phone Numbers
Summer and winter hours, as well as phone numbers for the different buildings.
FAQs
Brief overview of the Wildlife Sanctuary, including Mission and Goals.
Trails
Trail information, trail map and WLS blog.
Fishing
Fishing etiquette, finishing information and Manger Lagoon information.
Accessibility
Information about wheelchair accessible areas of the Wildlife Sanctuary.
Room Rentals
Spaces available for rental, descriptions, floor plans and policies.
Photo Policy
Important information about shooting photos at the Wildlife Sanctuary.
