Admission and Hours

General Admission Rates

Sanctuary memberships are also available. Membership covers one-year admission to the Sanctuary, 10% off items from the Sanctuary’s Resource Center, reduced rates for Sanctuary programs and events, and a subscription to our electronic newsletter.

Are you planning a trip for 10 or more people?  Check out our Group Visit page for discounted admission and available programs!

Hours of Operation

Grounds are available to visitors during the hours of:

• 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday
• NEW – 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays (Memorial Day to Labor Day only)
• 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday
• 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday
• 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
• Closed Monday
• Closed Tuesday

All of the Sanctuary grounds will be closed for the following holidays:  Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the following Friday, Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day. 

Winter hours are in effect from Thanksgiving to the first weekend of March. Extended summer hours are in effect March to Thanksgiving.

 Resource Center Hours:

The Resource Center closes 30 minutes before the grounds close.

Corn Feeding:

In response to updated guidelines from the USDA (Animal Welfare Act) that require monitoring by staff for any feeding of wildlife, the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary must coordinate and monitor public feeding of our waterfowl. Listed below are the times corn will be available for purchase to help plan your summer visits! Purchase your tickets at the Resource Center and redeem at the feeding station near the lake shore.

SUMMER WEEKEND CORN SALE DATES
Beginning in May through Sunday November 2, 2025 corn will be for sale each Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to Noon. 

JUNE WEEKDAY CORN SALE DATES
Thursday, June 5 – 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 11 – 10 a.m. to Noon
Thursday, June 12 – 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 18 – 10 a.m. to Noon
Thursday, June 19 – 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 25 – 10 a.m. to Noon
Thursday, June 26 – 5 to 6:30 p.m.

JULY WEEKDAY CORN SALE DATES
Thursday, July 3 – 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 9 – 10 a.m. to Noon
Thursday, July 10 – 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 16 – 10 a.m. to Noon
Thursday, July 17 – 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 23 – 10 a.m. to Noon
Thursday, July 24 – 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 31 – 5 to 6:30 p.m.

AUGUST WEEKDAY CORN SALE DATES
Thursday, August 7 – 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 14 – 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 21 – 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 28 – 5 to 6:30 p.m.

The Sanctuary strives to be the best stewards to the rehabilitated swans, ducks, and geese that reside here. Thank you for your understanding.