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Sunset

Ferret Conservation Sunset

A quick stop to see endangered black-footed ferrets before the day ends.

Best time: 16:14About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 15:44

    National Black-footed Ferret Conservation Center

    Use exit 288 north of Wellington to reach the conservation center. Spend time observing the black-footed ferrets in their safe home.

  2. 16:14

    National Black-footed Ferret Conservation Center

    Find a quiet spot near the viewing area to watch the golden light hit the landscape as the sun sets toward the WSW.

  3. 16:44

    National Black-footed Ferret Conservation Center

    Take a final look at the ferrets as the light fades before heading out.

Local tip

Check the route to exit 288 if you need directions.

Check before you go

  • The center is located north of Wellington near exit 288.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Wellington (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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