yellowstone wildlife sanctuary

paule897

It was really cold the day we went the Wildlife Sanctuary but it was still well worth our time! It was really cool to see the animals and read the stories of how they ended in the refuge.

142dianemarie

We visited here in mid December, with our two young grandchildren. We were so lucky to have Tim Stephenson show us around, as it was feeding time for the animals when we arrived. Tim's stories about the animals he is so knowledgeable about not only entertained them, but were enlightening to all the adults with us. Having such a caring person well schooled in the care, nurturing and training of these animals is wonderful asset to the center. The sanctuary has changed names since we were there a few years ago, and it seems to be in better shape now.

jomoud

Having an afternoon free in Red Lodge, prior to driving the Beartooth the next morning, I decided to visit the wildlife sanctuary. The animals are housed in rather small enclosures that at first glance made me feel very sad. However, although the housing for the animals is a far cry from nature's freedom, the alternative for these creatures would be "dead". The animals housed at the sanctuary were abandoned, either by their natural mother, or by "people" who no longer wanted them as pets.No matter what staff member I spoke with, all of them were eager to educate me about their work and give me honest straight forward answers to my questions.In short I spend some very worthwhile hours at the sanctuary.

157sabrinat

This was a tough review for me to write.... I love animals and I truly respect how well intended this place is. That being said the bear enclosures were so small the bears were just pacing back and forth.....it was so sad I cried. These poor animals were once someone's pets . I asked a lot of questions and was told the policies have recently changed the workers are no longer allowed to display any affection towards the animals......the worker further explained to me these animals will never be released to the wild. In many ways it felt like these poor animals were in a prison. My recommendation that you visit this place is based on their strong education program for youngsters.... Once children stop asking for bear cubs and other wild animals babies for pets we won't have animals living in these conditions....

W7752YEjanes

Nice non profit effort to rescue animals. Staff friendly and helpful and knowledgeable about animals well maintained with funds available

Mimi20850

A good collection of local animals. The staff was very helpful with information about why some of the animals where there and made sure we knew when feeding times were in order to see the animals being active.

966angellas

The person at front desk was friendly.. The other female worked out in the yard that was older was unfriendly. I asked a question and got a very snappy response. We were told to ask questions but were treated like we were dumb. We loved how the stories were on the outside of the animals cage. It was great to see all the animals and to get a sighting. Wish there was better funding for this sanctuary.

AMDew1956

I love to visit these types of places, where animals that cannot survive in the wild are given refuge. While they are not always the best appointed places, they are always worth the visit for me. YWS was about average for this type of place. They operate on very small budgets and appreciate all donations. We saw a good selection of wildlife. Of particular note were the bison and bears. We visited right after lunch, so the midday sun was pretty hot, and many of the animals were hiding in the shade. I love reading the stories associated with each animal.

KYWMN

I have visited this wildlife refuge for the past 5 years. I visited there about 2 weeks ago, and I was impressed with the cleanliness and beauty of the place. I particularly liked the bears. Please consider a stop at this sanctuary if you are in the Red Lodge area.

DrZoobs

This is a wonderful place that is doing great things for the animals of this region. We get to see coyotes, bears, buffalo, among other animals. We have twin eight-year-old girls who love coming here. It's a wonderful place for a quiet walk that allows you to appreciate the local wildlife. Moreover, the admission fee goes to a great cause

Drake_Legg

The wild cats at Yellowstone wildlife sanctuary are incredible... Sacajawea "mountain lion", is an amazing predator to see up close... This place is far better than any zoo or sanctuary in Montana... I go every year and will continue to do so...Wolves,coyotes,eagles,owls,cranes,buffalo,elk, fox, racoons,lynx,bobcat, and a mountain lion... I sure do miss Lewis and Clark!!!

irennluvcats7

Even when it was windy and chilly, we still had a great time walking around seeing all of the animals. Harry the magpie likes to chat and their bobcat is absolutely adorable! Had a great time!

878stephaniet

We stayed in Red Lodge for one night, so I had looked online for the best things to see in Red Lodge. The wildlife sanctuary came up, and we were so excited to see it. We got there after a night of snow, but they were still open for business. The lady gave us an informational tour book with each animal's rescue story in it. The animals were all unable to be returned to the wild for various reasons, and the staff at the sanctuary are wonderful for caring for these animals. This is the type of place to go to educate yourself and children about wild animals! The fox was adorable :)

Elizabeth325

Visiting the sanctuary was one of the highlights of the three months I spent in Wyoming and Montana. It was such fun to see up close some of the animals I'd heard so much about but hadn't been lucky enough to glimpse in the wild in Yellowstone. I especially enjoyed seeing the gray wolves, since the Yellowstone region is so famous for them. Other highlights were the foxes, black bears, and Charlie the raccoon. The sanctuary is quiet and pleasant, complete with a little garden. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful and gave me a lot of interesting information. Highly recommended for all animal lovers!

connie011

This wildlife sanctuary takes in injured animals, gets them well & if they can live in the wild again, the animals will be released again. If not the animals will have a quality life in the sanctuary. It us amazing the specialized care needed & given to each animal. The staff is very happy to share the history of each animal. The grounds are beautiful, giving a place to picnic during your visit. No other zoo has the personality of this one. I go as often as possible!