A private, nonprofit wildlife sanctuary of more than 8,000 acres run by the Norcross Wildlife Foundation, spanning Wales, Monson, Holland, and Brimfield in Massachusetts plus Tolland and Stafford Springs in Connecticut. The main public entrance, reception building, and trailside museums are on Peck Road in Wales, not in Holland; visitors reach the Holland portion of the property by trail from that entrance, not from a separate Holland access point.
What to expect
Dogs
Pets are not allowed on the trails ("leave your furry friends at home"); service animals are welcome. This is a stricter, sanctuary-specific rule that overrides the townwide leash default.
Accessibility
Mobility aids are welcome, but trail surfaces are natural dirt/grass/wood-chip with roots and obstacles that may be difficult for some visitors
Managed by
Norcross Wildlife Foundation
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On site
Restroom
reception building at the Wales entrance
Picnic area
shaded picnic area near the Wales entrance
Info kiosk
reception building for sign-in and trail maps
Common questions
Can I access the Holland part of the sanctuary directly, without going through Wales?
Not as far as public information shows. The only documented public entrance is on Peck Road in Wales.
Can I bring my dog to Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary?
Pets are not allowed on the trails ("leave your furry friends at home"); service animals are welcome. This is a stricter, sanctuary-specific rule that overrides the townwide leash default.
Is Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary wheelchair accessible?
Mobility aids are welcome, but trail surfaces are natural dirt/grass/wood-chip with roots and obstacles that may be difficult for some visitors
What rules should I know at Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary?
No bikes, ATVs, or UTVs permitted. Stay on marked trails; do not feed wildlife; pack out all trash. No pets except service animals.