No reservations needed/accepted
be sure to read our FAQ's under the "Visitor Information"
tab before planning your visit!
be sure to check out our "events" tab for upcoming events & special programs!!
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Winter with the Wolves
Sunday, December 8, 2024
11 am - 3 pm
A family friendly celebration of winter and the holidays where the
animals (all in their gorgeous full winter coats) will be receiving special treats and gifts.
The Sled Dogs of Smokey Hill will be here pulling sleds; Santa and maybe even the Grinch will also make appearances! Cookies & hot cocoa available while supplies last.
Visit our heated gift shop to do some holiday shopping!
Admission (cash only) is only $8/person with kids 5 & under free!
No reservations needed, but good tires and a dependable vehicle
are recommended to navigate our driveway if snow is on the ground!
Sunday, December 8, 2024
11 am - 3 pm
A family friendly celebration of winter and the holidays where the
animals (all in their gorgeous full winter coats) will be receiving special treats and gifts.
The Sled Dogs of Smokey Hill will be here pulling sleds; Santa and maybe even the Grinch will also make appearances! Cookies & hot cocoa available while supplies last.
Visit our heated gift shop to do some holiday shopping!
Admission (cash only) is only $8/person with kids 5 & under free!
No reservations needed, but good tires and a dependable vehicle
are recommended to navigate our driveway if snow is on the ground!
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Sequoyah, "alpha" Tundra wolf
Our Mission:
- To observe animal behaviors and present objective educational programs about Gray Wolves, Eastern Coyotes, Gray and Arctic Fox.
- To foster appreciation and understanding of the intrinsic value of wolves, coyote, and 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, Gray Foxes, and Eastern Coyotes.
Admission during regular hours of operation is $8/person (5 and under are free). Special events/fundraisers may have alternate pricing. 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. Thank you! For private tours: General Public: $200 for up to 20 people (regardless of age), with an additional fee of $10 per person if more than 20 in your group. Private group tours/visits are booked in increments of two hours. School age groups (Pre K - grade 12): $160 for up to 20 people, with an additional fee of $8 per person if more than 20 in your group. Length of visit varies based on your program's needs/interests. (Please note that at least 75% of your group must be school age children to qualify for this rate.) |
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Address:
The Wolf Mountain Nature Center Inc.
562 Hopkins Crandall Road
Smyrna, New York, 13464
607-627-6784
[email protected]
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
[email protected]
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:
Cypress
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. |
Aurora Borealis
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Fern & Trillium
GRAY FOXES:
Also known as tree foxes, these foxes can actually climb trees and prefer the higher canopy of the forest. With rotating wrists and semi-retractable claws, these super agile foxes leap from branch to branch with incredible dexterity and accuracy. Ours have a habitat area with plenty of various trees, branches, ramps, and platforms to practice using their climbing techniques.
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.
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We are inspected, regulated, and licensed by both New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) |
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