Montana Wild - FWP

11/14/2025

‼️Heads up‼️

Montana WILD will be closed December 1–3 for a division meeting.

We'll also be closed for the following holidays:
🦃 Thanksgiving
🎄 Christmas

Thank you for your understanding. We hope to see you soon!

11/13/2025

Join us at Montana WILD for free, family friendly programs this November!

Registration is required for all events. Please call 406-444-9941 or email emily.winn@mt.gov to register.

11/13/2025

Join Helena locals, Lea Frye and Scot Bealer next Friday, November 21 from 6-8 p.m., as they dive into the captivating world of wildlife photography and share their adventures in pursuit of stunning animal portraits.

👉Behind-the-Scenes Adventures: Join Lea and Scot on their journeys through the Rocky Mountains, from heartwarming encounters to unexpected laughs in the field.

👉Photography Insights: Learn Lea's approach to capturing wildlife personalities and behaviors, blending artistry with natural history.

👉Fun Facts and Natural Wonders: Explore fascinating tidbits about Montana's diverse wildlife, sprinkled throughout their captivating stories.

This event is perfect for animal lovers and aspiring photographers alike! No registration needed, just show up!

10/28/2025

Come join the fun this Friday, October 31 from 3-6 p.m.!

This Halloween season, discover the ‘wild’ side of spooky! Montana WILD is brewing up a day full of Halloween fun for all ages.

- Catch our live raptor programs at 3:30 and 4:30.
- Meet some scaly and slimy friends at our reptile & amphibian table.
- Get hands-on with owl pellet dissections.
- Creep through our mysterious bat cave.
- Create your own spooky crafts.
- Snap a picture at our hauntingly fun photo booth.

Costumes are highly encouraged, and the best part? No registration is required, just stop in for the fun!

10/20/2025

Happy Birdability Week!

“Birdability Week is a celebration of birders with disabilities and other health concerns, as well as an opportunity to share resources and ideas to help the birding community become accessible, inclusive, and welcoming to everybody!”

Here at Montana WILD, we’re fortunate to be located right next to Spring Meadow Lake State Park, an incredible birding hotspot right in the heart of Helena. Its central location, wide and level trails, and the dedicated park staff who keep the area well-maintained make it a wonderfully accessible place to explore and enjoy nature.

Learn more and check out the schedule of events, trainings, and resources here:
🔗 birdability.org/birdability-week

10/17/2025

This Halloween season, discover the ‘wild’ side of spooky! Montana WILD is brewing up a day full of Halloween fun for all ages.

- Catch our live raptor programs at 3:30 and 4:30.
- Meet some scaly and slimy friends at our reptile & amphibian table.
- Get hands-on with owl pellet dissections.
- Creep through our mysterious bat cave.
- Create your own spooky crafts.
- Snap a picture at our hauntingly fun photo booth.

Costumes are highly encouraged, and the best part? No registration is required, just stop in for the fun!

10/14/2025

‼️EDIT: date change‼️

Big changes are still in the air!

Montana WILD will now be closed Thursday, October 16 (instead of Wednesday) as construction continues on our new Avian Center.

Thank you for your patience and flexibility!

10/10/2025

Exciting news from Montana WILD! This fall, we’re breaking ground on a new avian building that will enhance care for our ambassador raptors and offer amazing educational experiences for visitors. Thanks to the support of Montana’s Outdoor Legacy Foundation and generous donors!

Stay tuned for updates and opportunities to meet our raptors in person!

Learn more here: https://fwp.mt.gov/homepage/news/2025/sept/0924-bird-building