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2. Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary
General
Description
Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary is a 700 acre urban wildlife refuge with an excellent trail system and live animal exhibits. Managed by City of Green Bay Park Department, this is one of the premier birdwatching areas in northeastern Wisconsin. Feeders and ponds maintain high abundance of birds year round. Exhibits of rehabilitated birds and displays with other educational themes provide resources for schools and other visitors. A recently established wolf exhibit and new buildings attract thousands of visitors annually.
Facilities
The
Nature Center includes both indoor and outdoor exhibits of local wildlife.
Approximately 5 miles of trails are available for hiking and cross country
skiing. Numerous programs are presented by professional naturalists and
volunteers. The wide vairety of activities and exhibits help make this
a first rate outdoor education facility.
Directions
Take Exit 187 off Highway I-43 in Green Bay. Turn NE
on East Shore Drive and continue 0.5 miles to entrance. Contact
Ty Bauman, Director
Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary
Green Bay, WI 54301
920-391-3671
Biodiversity Topics: Introduction . Plants . Animals . Mammals . Birds . Reptiles & Amphibians . Arthropods . Spiders . Insects
© 2001-2004 The Cofrin Center
for Biodiversity and the University of Wisconsin Green Bay,
All Rights Reserved
Last
updated on
May 19, 2004