For the best experience be sure to read our FAQ's under the "Visitor Information" tab before planning your visit!
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For UPCOMING EVENTS/ACTIVITIES in 2021, VISIT OUR "EVENTS" TAB!
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Wolves & Watermelons Sunday, July 25, 2021 12 - 4 pm Our annual summer celebration where visitors help stuff melons with wolf food, then watch as Caretakers deliver the cool summer treats to the animals at various times throughout the afternoon. Our nature trails will be open to explore, bring a meal to the picnic area, and browse our gift shop (no debit/credit accepted.) Admission $8/person; 5 & under free |
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Camping with the Wolves:
Due to overwhelming demand, we have added another camp weekend! Our first three dates have sold out & we anticipate this one will as well. Reserve your space now!
New date: August 21-22, 2021
Total fee $75 per person--Pre-registration required
(register using the link on our "events" tab)
Includes overnight camping at the center (visitors must supply their own tent), dinner, breakfast, tours, wolf communication program, guided hike, campfire & tipi program. Campers will also be offered the opportunity to assist caretakers with feeding of the wolves, coyotes, and foxes.
Limit of 24 participants per session. Come alone or bring the family!
Participants MUST be over the age of 12 (and those 12-18 require parental supervision at all times!)
Cancellation policy: if you give us 7 days notice in writing of your intent to cancel, we will refund 50% of your registration fee. IF space permits, you MAY be able to reschedule to a later camp date for that season.
2021 Dates: July 10-11 July 24-25 August 7-8 August 21-22
*Camping sessions tend to fill very quickly, so reserve your slots soon*
(These are held rain or shine, so come prepared!)
Due to overwhelming demand, we have added another camp weekend! Our first three dates have sold out & we anticipate this one will as well. Reserve your space now!
New date: August 21-22, 2021
Total fee $75 per person--Pre-registration required
(register using the link on our "events" tab)
Includes overnight camping at the center (visitors must supply their own tent), dinner, breakfast, tours, wolf communication program, guided hike, campfire & tipi program. Campers will also be offered the opportunity to assist caretakers with feeding of the wolves, coyotes, and foxes.
Limit of 24 participants per session. Come alone or bring the family!
Participants MUST be over the age of 12 (and those 12-18 require parental supervision at all times!)
Cancellation policy: if you give us 7 days notice in writing of your intent to cancel, we will refund 50% of your registration fee. IF space permits, you MAY be able to reschedule to a later camp date for that season.
2021 Dates: July 10-11 July 24-25 August 7-8 August 21-22
*Camping sessions tend to fill very quickly, so reserve your slots soon*
(These are held rain or shine, so come prepared!)
Bring your own tent or rent one of our tipis (extra fee for tipi rental)
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Campers heading off to feed the wolves!
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Evening howl program, campfire by the tipis, singing/storytelling and, of course, s'mores!
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Sequoyah, "alpha" Tundra wolf
Our Mission:
- To observe animal behaviors and present objective educational programs about Gray Wolves, Eastern Coyotes, and Arctic Fox.
- To foster appreciation and understanding of the intrinsic value of wolves, coyote, and Arctic Fox and the natural environment and their relationship with natural systems.
- To develop unique and interesting environmental educational programs and deliver them to a diverse audience.
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The Wolf Mountain Nature Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization situated atop a hill encompassing 70 acres of forests, meadows, and ponds located in Chenango County in central New York State.
Come enjoy a self-guided or docent-guided tour of the nature center and view our critters in their spacious (some as big as 9.2 acres!) outdoor, scenic habitats. Educated, dedicated volunteers are available and will introduce you to our animals, teach about their diets, habitats, and share personal stories about the center's animals. While New York State regulations prohibit visitors from having physical contact with the animals, admirers can view the wolves, foxes, and coyotes from a distance of only 4 feet away! Come take lots of photos, have lunch in the picnic area, visit Native American Indian tipis, watch a video in the classroom, learn how our solar system powers our gift shop and classroom, and shop for "wolf" gifts in our gift shop cabin.
Please click on the "visitor information" tab for answers to frequently asked questions about your visit
Come enjoy a self-guided or docent-guided tour of the nature center and view our critters in their spacious (some as big as 9.2 acres!) outdoor, scenic habitats. Educated, dedicated volunteers are available and will introduce you to our animals, teach about their diets, habitats, and share personal stories about the center's animals. While New York State regulations prohibit visitors from having physical contact with the animals, admirers can view the wolves, foxes, and coyotes from a distance of only 4 feet away! Come take lots of photos, have lunch in the picnic area, visit Native American Indian tipis, watch a video in the classroom, learn how our solar system powers our gift shop and classroom, and shop for "wolf" gifts in our gift shop cabin.
Please click on the "visitor information" tab for answers to frequently asked questions about your visit
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Regular Hours:
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Education center & gift shop open, as are our animal exhibits of Gray Wolves, Arctic Foxes, and Eastern Coyotes.
Admission is $8 (5 and under are free). We very much appreciate any additional donation that you can make no matter how small (See our "sponsorship" page to "adopt" an animal!). It costs a small fortune to feed, house, care for the animals here and to continue our growth with new projects. We do not accept credit/debit cards! Thank you! Other hours by appointment for pre-registered groups only. We charge $8 per person regardless of age for private groups, with a minimum of 20 people required. |
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Address:
The Wolf Mountain Nature Center Inc.
562 Hopkins Crandall Road
Smyrna, New York, 13464
607-627-6784
twmncwolves@yahoo.com
We are located in scenic upstate New York just an hour or two drive from Syracuse, Utica, Ithaca, Cooperstown, and Binghamton. We are on the Hopkins Crandall Road only 20 minutes from Norwich, Hamilton, Colgate University and, Morrisville College.
Please click on our "Visitor Information" tab above for answers to frequently asked questions and more specific driving directions to the center.
Address:
The Wolf Mountain Nature Center Inc.
562 Hopkins Crandall Road
Smyrna, New York, 13464
607-627-6784
twmncwolves@yahoo.com
We are located in scenic upstate New York just an hour or two drive from Syracuse, Utica, Ithaca, Cooperstown, and Binghamton. We are on the Hopkins Crandall Road only 20 minutes from Norwich, Hamilton, Colgate University and, Morrisville College.
Please click on our "Visitor Information" tab above for answers to frequently asked questions and more specific driving directions to the center.
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Canid species at the Center:
Tauriel
GRAY WOLVES:
Look into the eyes of the wolf and feel its enduring spirit. Once revered by indigenous people, these magnificent creatures have been persecuted to the brink of near extinction. At the center, visitors can observe pack dynamics, learn about wolf communication, and discover the truths about these often misunderstood animals and their crucial role in maintaining balance in nature.
On Howl Nights, learn all the ways wolves communicate including through body language, scenting, and various vocalizations. Listen to the ancient call of the wolf and participate in a pack howl!
Look into the eyes of the wolf and feel its enduring spirit. Once revered by indigenous people, these magnificent creatures have been persecuted to the brink of near extinction. At the center, visitors can observe pack dynamics, learn about wolf communication, and discover the truths about these often misunderstood animals and their crucial role in maintaining balance in nature.
On Howl Nights, learn all the ways wolves communicate including through body language, scenting, and various vocalizations. Listen to the ancient call of the wolf and participate in a pack howl!
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ARCTIC FOXES:
Witness the beauty of these highly adaptable creatures known as the "ghost spirits of the north" by the Inuit people. Learn how the Arctic Fox is built for extreme cold from the tip of its ears to the pads of its feet. Watch the playful antics of the younger foxes during enrichment programs. Understand how climate changes such as melting polar caps presents a serious threat to the future of their (and our) existence. |
Yana & Yukon, Arctic Foxes
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EASTERN COYOTES:
See the animal you hear yelping in the night who probably lives in your neighborhood. Observe their behaviors within a pack relationship. Learn how to appreciate their contribution and benefits to the ecosystem, and how humans can live with these highly intelligent, resilient, and adaptable creatures.
EASTERN COYOTES:
See the animal you hear yelping in the night who probably lives in your neighborhood. Observe their behaviors within a pack relationship. Learn how to appreciate their contribution and benefits to the ecosystem, and how humans can live with these highly intelligent, resilient, and adaptable creatures.