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!
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.
Trail Fitness Walks
Wednesdays in September at 12 noon. FREE! Meet at the Nature Center.
Hours change this week
Park hours will change on September 15 to 8 AM – 4:30 PM for the whole park. Long hours will resume April 15, 2018.
Animal Stories
Animal Stories for Preschoolers is story time, a fun project or activity, and sometimes a surprise animal guest. This program is for children ages 3-5.
September 5, 11, 18, 25; Click for more information.
Please resgister by calling 920-291-3671.
Sanctuary by Starlight
Saturday, October 7
6:00-10:00 PM
You’re invited to a fundraiser for “A Natural Expansion.” Stay as the sun sets. Walk lighted pathways. Listen to the birds and waterfall, and appreciate the sanctuary in a new way. Read more…
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…
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.
