We work tirelessly to keep the magic and wonder of wildlife, alive.
Donate
Support YWS in providing the best facilities and care to all of our residents.
Adopt
Support your favorite sanctuary resident!
Membership
Become an annual member and receive special year-round benefits!
Sponsorships
Become a corporate sponsor and expand your brand recognition!
Non-Cash Donations
More ways to support the Sanctuary.
Donate
For 40 years, we’ve been committed to the mission of keeping the wildlife of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem of Montana, wild. In 2019, we became one of a select few to become a nationally accredited wildlife sanctuary by the American Sanctuary Association. We hold ourselves to the strictest standards in animal welfare, ecological preservation, and wildlife education.
Help us feed and provide essential care for our wildlife residents. Your gift ensures the wonder of the wild is never extinguished—for kids today, and generations to come. Learn more about our organization and awards, or make a donation now below.
We believe deeply in nonprofit transparency and accountability. You can find our most recent annual reports, tax filings, and governance documents on our Info for Donors page.
Rouge
Lurch
Scout
Speedy
Clare
Adopt a Resident
Support your favorite Sanctuary resident! The Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary is dedicated to providing consistent, quality care for our amazing animals for the rest of their lives. In keeping with our mission, all of our animal residents are native to the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, so they don’t have to adapt to an unfamiliar climate. Whether they’re here because they were orphaned, injured, or habituated, they help us with our conservation education work and bring joy into the lives of thousands that come to visit them every year. Proceeds from adoptions help us provide the best possible care for non-releasable wildlife.
Rouge
Rouge was admitted to Ironside Bird Rescue, Cody WY, with a damaged wing and brought to YWS when it was found he couldn’t fly.
Poett
Poett was raised as a pet until she was brought to YWS. The family had begun teaching her words, so she will often yell “hola”!
Luna
Luna was born in Nebraska and came from a ranch in Roberts that became unable to care for its bison and brought Luna to YWS.
Bluebeary
“Blue" was found orphaned on the Flathead Indian Reservation, and she became accustomed to human care, which left her a potential danger should she be released.
Mackenzie
When Mackenzie was around 5 months old, she was found alone and emaciated. Montana Wild, state-run rehabilitation facility, provided immediate care and then sent her to YWS.
Clare
Clare was left behind by her mother and siblings when their den flooded. People who lived near the den waited a few days for the mother to return; when she didn’t, YWS was called.
Roxanne
Roxanne’s mother was killed by a rancher, not uncommon in the West. At six weeks of age, she came to her new home at YWS, a renovated and hand decorated habitat.
Memberships
Become a member and support the Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary year-round to care for non-releasable wildlife, improve facilities, build new habitats, and help maintain our accreditation status as one of only 50 animal sanctuaries accredited by the American Sanctuary Association.
Individual
- 1 Person
- Access to members only events
- 10% Camps/workshops discounts
- 10% Gift Shop discounts
Duo
- 2 People
- Access to members only events
- 10% Camps/workshops discounts
- 10% Gift Shop discounts
Family
- up to 5 Family Members
- Access to members only events
- 10% Camps/workshops discounts
- 10% Gift Shop discounts
Additional Benefits
All Membership levels also receive discounted admission at these Zoos around the country!
Billings, Montana
50% Off
Duluth, Minnesota
50% Off
Albany, Georgia
FREE – 100% Off
Sponsorships
Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary lives its mission providing lifelong sanctuary to non-releasable Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem wildlife along with conservation education to help to keep wildlife in their natural habitats. In our efforts, we often find like-minded businesses and individuals who want to support us and work with us. By becoming a sponsor, at a comfortable level for yourself or your business, you will help YWS sustain the resources needed to further our mission. Ask about our sponsorship levels and the benefits that go with each level of commitment.
Contact us to learn more about the creative opportunities available to build a lasting partnership with YWS!
E-mail us at:
donate@yellowstonewildlife.org
Non-cash Donations
There are a lot of ways to help the Sanctuary that don’t involve cash. We can send you donation letters for gifts ranging from bales of hay to equipment to certain types of meat. The easiest way to help us with items, though, is from our wish lists.
Food Donations
Feeding the animals is very expensive. Without the food donations we receive from local grocery stores like Walmart and Beartooth Market, we’d be spending close to $100,000 per year just on food. Thanks for helping us out!
Scent Enrichment
One of the most popular enrichment items for our animals is when we spray different urines and scents around their enclosure. This not only causes them to use the sense of smell but it is also mentally and physically stimulating.
Hay for the Bison
Our bison go through a lot of hay – one bale a day to be exact – with the droughts and grasshopper invasions last year, it is harder than ever to come by! We greatly appreciate any hay donations! Give us a call at (406) 446-1133 if you are able to swing by with some!
Amazon & other Wish Lists
Whether you want to buy something for a resident you’ve adopted, support our staff, or simply send a gift card, Amazon gives us the flexibility to communicate our item needs for the facility and animals. YWS has other wishlist items on Home Depot.
Memorial Plaques
With your tax-deductible donation of $100, we will proudly display an honorary plaque of your choice to pay tribute to the people (or animals) that are important to you.