Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary
EducationMontana, United States2-10 Employees
The Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary is a small nonprofit in Red Lodge, Montana, focused on providing lifelong sanctuary to non-releasable native wildlife while offering conservation and education programming. Founded in 1983 as the Beartooth Nature Center, it recently marked its 40th anniversary in Red Lodge. It operates within the education sector, conveying wildlife conservation messages to the public. The organization is expanding its facilities with a new Welcome Center in Red Lodge, with a ribbon-cutting planned for June 6, 2026, and a related Garden Tea Party honoring Clare Witcomb. Its activities include adding non-releasable wildlife to its collection, as seen with new members like Luna the bison in 2021 and other acquisitions in 2020. It maintains a small staff in Red Lodge, reflecting its status as a local education-focused nonprofit.