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Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, Green Bay, WI

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Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary

A 600-acre city-run wildlife refuge in Green Bay with trails, animal habitats, and a nature education center.

1660 East Shore Drive, Green Bay, WI 54302 · Green Bay, WI

About Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary

This urban wildlife refuge covers about 600 acres and is the largest park in the Green Bay park system. It runs a wildlife rehabilitation program that ranks second in Wisconsin. Visitors can explore hiking trails, observation areas, a nature education center, a woodland building, and many animal habitats. The sanctuary sits next to Bay Beach Amusement Park. Paved, wheelchair-accessible paths lead to buildings and viewing areas, and the site offers a gift shop and events such as nature walks and animal feedings.

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