Save the Date for these annual events:
Wolves & Watermelons
Sunday, July 27, 2025
12 pm - 4 pm
Honoring the Spirit of the Wolf
Sunday, October 12, 2025
11 am - 4 pm
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Wolf Communication Programs:
admission $8 person (cash only)/kids 5 & under free--no reservations required
Includes tours of wolf & coyote exhibits as well as discussions/programs about the various ways wolves communicate including scent marking, body language, and vocalizations. Understand why wolves howl and the different types of messages behind each howl. These Saturday evening programs conclude with a pack howl! Gift shop also open. Please note this program begins promptly 10 minutes after gate opens and last about two hours (bringing a flashlight may be beneficial). Visitors must remain with the group throughout the evening.
Held on Saturday evenings!
2025 dates & start times:
May 10 6 pm
June 14 7 pm
July 12 7 pm
July 26 7 pm
August 9 7 pm
September 6 5 pm
October 4 4 pm
November 1 3 pm
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2025 dates:
Saturday, February 15, 2025 Saturday, September 6, 2025
Saturday, March 22, 2025 Saturday, October 4, 2025
Fee $100--Pre-registration required
Program begins promptly at 10 am and runs about two hours
Includes use of our two photography platforms where participants can take pictures of the wolves without fencing obstructing views. Also includes guided tour of rest of Center. Begins promptly at 10 am and lasts about 2 hours. Please note: At NO time will visitors enter animal enclosures! Non- participants who accompany you MUST remain in the parking area; if they would like to join us for the tour during the second part of the program they will be charged $20. Sessions are held rain, shine, or snow so dress accordingly. Be aware that one platform involves a short hike through the woods and both platforms involve climbing stairs.
Photographers do NOT go into the actual wolf enclosure at any time, nor do we take photos of you with the wolves.
This is an opportunity for you to bring your own camera and take photos of the animals.
Limit of 10 participants per session.
Cancellation policy:
If you give us 7 days notice in writing of your intent to cancel, we will refund 50% of your fees; the rest becomes a donation to the Center. IF space permits, you MAY be able to reschedule to a later photography date for that season.
Wolf Photography February 15, 2025
Includes use of our two photography platforms where participants can take pictures of the wolves without fencing obstructing views. Also includes guided tour of rest of Center. Begins promptly at 10 am and lasts about 2 hours. Please note: At NO time will visitors enter animal enclosures! Non- participants who accompany you MUST remain in their vehicles; if they would like to join the tour during the second part of the program they will be charged $20. Sessions are held rain, shine, or snow so dress accordingly. Be aware that one platform involves a short hike through the woods and both platforms involve climbing stairs.
Cancellation Policy: If you give us 7 days notice in writing of your intent to cancel, we will refund 50% of your fees; the rest becomes a donation to the Center. IF space permits, you MAY be able to reschedule to a later photography date for that season.
Wolf Photography March 22, 2025
Includes use of our two photography platforms where participants can take pictures of the wolves without fencing obstructing views. Also includes guided tour of rest of Center. Begins promptly at 10 am and lasts about 2 hours. Please note: At NO time will visitors enter animal enclosures! Non- participants who accompany you MUST remain in their vehicles; if they would like to join the tour during the second part of the program they will be charged $20. Sessions are held rain, shine, or snow so dress accordingly. Be aware that one platform involves a short hike through the woods and both platforms involve climbing stairs.
Cancellation Policy: If you give us 7 days notice in writing of your intent to cancel, we will refund 50% of your fees; the rest becomes a donation to the Center. IF space permits, you MAY be able to reschedule to a later photography date for that season.
Wolf Photography September 6, 2025
Includes use of our two photography platforms where participants can take pictures of the wolves without fencing obstructing views. Also includes guided tour of rest of Center. Begins promptly at 10 am and lasts about 2 hours. Please note: At NO time will visitors enter animal enclosures! Non- participants who accompany you MUST remain in their vehicles; if they would like to join the tour during the second part of the program they will be charged $20. Sessions are held rain, shine, or snow so dress accordingly. Be aware that one platform involves a short hike through the woods and both platforms involve climbing stairs.
Cancellation Policy: If you give us 7 days notice in writing of your intent to cancel, we will refund 50% of your fees; the rest becomes a donation to the Center. IF space permits, you MAY be able to reschedule to a later photography date for that season.
Wolf Photography October 4, 2025
Includes use of our two photography platforms where participants can take pictures of the wolves without fencing obstructing views. Also includes guided tour of rest of Center. Begins promptly at 10 am and lasts about 2 hours. Please note: At NO time will visitors enter animal enclosures! Non- participants who accompany you MUST remain in their vehicles; if they would like to join the tour during the second part of the program they will be charged $20. Sessions are held rain, shine, or snow so dress accordingly. Be aware that one platform involves a short hike through the woods and both platforms involve climbing stairs.
Cancellation Policy: If you give us 7 days notice in writing of your intent to cancel, we will refund 50% of your fees; the rest becomes a donation to the Center. IF space permits, you MAY be able to reschedule to a later photography date for that season.
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Total fee $100 per person--Pre-registration required
Includes Saturday overnight camping at the center (visitors must supply their own tent; NO hammocks, vans, campers or RV's), 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.
Participants MUST be over the age of 12 (and those 12-18 require parental supervision at all times!)
Limit of 24 participants per session. Come alone or bring the family!
(no alcohol, smoking, pets, or children under age 12 permitted)
Cancellation policy: If you give us 7 days notice in writing of your intent to cancel, we will refund 50% of your registration fee; the remainder becomes a donation to the Center. Please make certain you can attend the date you choose before purchasing your spots. IF space permits, you MAY be able to reschedule to a later camp date for that season.
2025 dates:
July 12 - 13, 2025 July 26 - 27, 2025 August 9 - 10, 2025
*Camping sessions tend to fill very quickly, so reserve your slots soon*
(These are held rain or shine, so come prepared!)
Camp with the Wolves: July 12-13, 2025
Spend a night under the stars camping with the wolves nearby. Tents only please--no RV's, vans, hammocks, etc. Fee includes all programming, dinner, lite breakfast, campfire snacks. Event held rain or shine. Campers must be at least 12 years old.
Cancellation policy: if you give us 7 days notice in writing of your intent to cancel, we will refund 50% of your fees; the rest becomes a donation to the Center. IF space permits, you MAY be able to reschedule to a later camp date for that season.
Camp with the Wolves: July 26-27, 2025
Spend a night under the stars camping with the wolves nearby. Tents only please--no RV's, vans, hammocks, etc. Fee includes all programming, dinner, lite breakfast, campfire snacks. Event held rain or shine. Campers must be at least 12 years old.
Cancellation policy: if you give us 7 days notice in writing of your intent to cancel, we will refund 50% of your fees; the rest becomes a donation to the Center. IF space permits, you MAY be able to reschedule to a later camp date for that season.
Camp with the Wolves: August 9-10, 2025
Spend a night under the stars camping with the wolves nearby. Tents only please--no RV's, vans, hammocks, etc. Fee includes all programming, dinner, lite breakfast, campfire snacks. Event held rain or shine. Campers must be at least 12 years old.
Cancellation policy: if you give us 7 days notice in writing of your intent to cancel, we will refund 50% of your fees; the rest becomes a donation to the Center. IF space permits, you MAY be able to reschedule to a later camp date for that season.
Saturday Sunday
12-3 pm check-in/tent setup 7:00 am continental breakfast
3:15 pm all gather at tipis 7:30 am guided nature trail hike 3:30 pm introductions & welcome/rules 8:30 am revisit animals, 4:00 pm animal feeding: wolves, foxes, & coyotes Q & A, pack up, farewell
5:30 pm dinner at campfire pit (burgers, dogs, beans, & salad) (everyone must be off property by 9:30 am)
7:00 pm guided tours, Howl Program, Gift Shop
9:30 pm campfire & s’mores at campfire pit; storytelling at tipis
10:30 pm Quiet time
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These hand painted, 18 foot traditional style Lakota tepees include a floor cover, liner for privacy, and door flap. Outfitted with various futons and/or mattresses, pillows, and blankets, this lodge will be a cozy overnight experience! Dates of availability correspond with above camping dates.
Photo by Animal Caretaker Dean Barney
- Limit of 4 guests per night (comfortably sleeps 3)
- Overnight guests must be at least 12 years old with a minimum of one responsible adult over 21
- Total fee: $500 for rental of the tepee (regardless of number of guests up to 4 persons; so if there are 4 in your party the cost is $125 per person)
- Deposit of $250 required at time of reservation; remainder due no later than one week prior to arrival
- Fee includes: overnight in tepee, dinner, lite breakfast, guided hike & tour, howl program, animal feeding, & evening campfire program with snacks
- Available dates are Saturday evenings in July & August only and coincide with our Camp with the Wolves dates
- Check-in: 12 pm Saturday, Check-out: 9:30 am Sunday
- Cancellation policy for tepees: Due to the the overwhelming demand for tepee rentals, we do not offer refunds, so be sure you can attend before making your reservations! IF space permits, you MAY be able to reschedule to a later camp date for that season. In the event of an emergency, you may transfer your reservation to others so long as they abide by the policies and we are notified in writing prior to the arrival date.
- For more information or to reserve, call the center evenings at 607-627-6784; we will need the names of all tepee campers when making your reservation as well as a credit card to secure your tepee
