The Critter Classic is a sled race just for the kids! Entrants 12 and under design and build their own animal-themed sleds out of cardboard, glue, and tape (no other materials allowed though it may be painted), and show them off on the sledding slope at the Coal Miners Park / Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary parking lot.

Registration to this event includes entrance to the Sanctuary, hot chocolate, and a chance to win a prize for fastest time down the hill or most creative sled. Don't forget to show off your critter creation in the downtown parade on Friday.

Safety first, helmets are not required but we do recommend them.

SCHEDULE:
12:30PM- Guided tour of the Sanctuary
1:30PM- Check-In Begins
2:00PM- Critter Classic Begins! Free hot chocolate and cookies.
4:00PM- Prizes awarded

Cost:

$10 Ages 13 & Up

$7 Senior and Military

$4 Ages 4-12

Each February the Audobon Society encourages everyone to take a few minutes in the backyards and count birds. Why not count together?

We hope you will join us in the afternoon for count of wild birds at the Sanctuary, create enrichment for our resident birds, enjoy an activity, and make a craft. No need to register, just show up!

Regular admission to the Sanctuary applies.

We also have a Wish List for bird enrichment that you can donate on this day. These items are used to encourage natural behaviors such as foraging and contribute to overall wellness for our birds. These items include: wiffle balls, pinecones, wicker baskets, newspaper, phone books, brown paper bags, mirrors, squeaky toys, peanut butter, uncooked pasta, antlers and furs.

Mark your calendars for this great wine & chocolate-themed fundraiser for the Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary!

We will be in the upstairs room at Carbon Fork restaurant in Red Lodge, enjoying a selection of fine wines paired with luxurious chocolate dessert items made right there on premises. As you sip your wine and enjoy the desserts, we’ll present a talk on the sex lives of animals.

Which animals mate for life? Which ones have harems? What species have the biggest … well … you get the idea! What better combination for a Valentine weekend date than chocolate, wine, and love?

Since this will get a bit risqué and we're serving alcohol, it's strictly 21 and over.

Are you going to want dinner before the event, since we’re only serving wine and dessert? No problem! If you buy a ticket to our fundraiser, Carbon Fork is offering 15% off on your dinner any time earlier that evening! If that’s not enough motivation to attend, how about a free Sanctuary pass good that weekend only to everyone who attends?

$75 per couple, $40 for individuals.

Join us at Sam’s Taproom for a pint of your favorite beer or cider from Red Lodge Ales, and help us to take care of the animals! A portion of the proceeds from every pint sold go to the Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary. We’ll be there with some cool artifacts and some chances to win prizes.

See you at the taproom!

Join us for a "Fright Night" Halloween on Friday, October 26th at the Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary! We'll be partying with the animals after dark, two days after the full moon. What a perfect time to see our nocturnal (night) and crepuscular (twilight) animals at their most active!

Activities include a costume contest, live music by Justin Satterfield & Sean Keeney, evening guided tours, and some special bat-related events in honor of Bat Week.

$15 for adults and $5 for kids. Costumes are optional, but highly encouraged! All proceeds benefit the animals at the Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary.

Experience the Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary with a new twist: darkness! The tour begins after sunset, and we'll explore the night lives of Sanctuary residents by flashlight, learning about how they've adapted to life after dark.

Cost is $5 for children, $12 for adults.