In 1983, not long after the closing of the for-profit Red Lodge Zoo, a group of area residents decided to start a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to caring for local injured, orphaned, and habituated wildlife that can't be released into the wild. It was formed that year as the Red Lodge Zoological Society, but changed its name to the Beartooth Nature Center around the time the facility opened in Red Lodge's Coal Miner Park.
Over the years, the Beartooth Nature Center took in hundreds of animals with no place else to go. The original Executive Director, Ruth Brown, built up a dedicated staff and a cadre of volunteers that helped to build the facility and care for the animals. In its early days, the Nature Center provided homes for some non-native animals ranging from turtles to domestic goats and ducks.
Over the years, the Beartooth Nature Center took in hundreds of animals with no place else to go. The original Executive Director, Ruth Brown, built up a dedicated staff and a cadre of volunteers that helped to build the facility and care for the animals. In its early days, the Nature Center provided homes for some non-native animals ranging from turtles to domestic goats and ducks.
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The Sanctuary is on winter hours (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday only) in November and December. We close to the public in January and February. The Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary is located at 615 2nd Street East in Red Lodge, Montana. A guided tour with one of our education staff will make your visit even more memorable.
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The Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary is located at 615 2nd Street East in Red Lodge, Montana. Come in to Red Lodge on State Highway 212, and turn left on 2nd street (just before the roundabout). At the top of the hill, turn left again. Come in to Red Lodge on State Highway 212 or 308, and turn right on 2nd street (just after the roundabout).
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To put our policy in a nutshell, the Sanctuary DOES allow service animals, but does NOT allow pets or emotional support animals. The welfare of our animals is our top priority, and our "no pets" policy is in place to keep the Sanctuary as stress-free for our animal residents as we possibly can. That said, the Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary follows all Federal laws regarding service animals on premises.
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Each donation helps our animals live the most fulfilling lives possible and helps us continue making improvements to our facilities for the betterment of the Sanctuary. Without support from caring animal lovers like you, we would not be able to feed and care for our rescued animals. As you can imagine, caring for wildlife is very expensive, especially when many live at YWS because of irreversible injuries.
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To apply, please send a cover letter with a resume or summary of work experience. If applying by mail, address to Gary Robson, Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary, Box 675, Red Lodge MT 59068. If applying by email, send to Gary@YellowstoneWildlife.org. Do not apply by phone or Facebook. The Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary is an equal opportunity employer.
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