International Wolf Center

The International Wolf Center uses science-based education to teach and inspire the world about wolves, their ecology, and the wolf-human relationship.

Celebrating nearly 40 years of Wolf Education

The International Wolf Center was founded in 1985. In an effort to teach the world about wolves, the Center provides scientific information and learning opportunities to diverse audiences worldwide. The organization has members in every U.S. state and 25 countries worldwide.

Our Ambassador Wolves and Education

The International Wolf Center maintains a live wolf exhibit to enhance in-person and online educational experiences. Our Exhibit Pack consists of artic wolf Grayson, and gray wolves Rieka, Blackstone and Caz.

Wolves in the wild can be hard to study. Having the ambassador wolves at the Center has allowed us to learn about wolf behavior. The ambassador wolves live their lives as wolves, socialized but not domesticated. These ambassador wolves teach visitors and online audiences every day about real wolf behavior, pack structure, and more. They are our most effective educators, dispelling stereotypes and fostering connections every day. Our ambassador wolves play a crucial role in reinforcing our education messages and fostering meaningful connections with each of our visitors. 

As a supporter, YOU make a powerful impact by providing resources to reach people near and far, in the classroom and through webcams. Your support is transforming the future of wolves through education. YOU ensure that science-based facts about wolves reach people everywhere. YOUR donations allow for the best care possible for the Exhibit Pack and facilitate meaningful contributions to scientific research.

The Health/Wellness of Our Ambassador Wolves

The Exhibit Pack resides in a 1.25-acre area that includes two dens, a filtered pond, and a forested area where they can roam freely. The health and safety of the ambassador wolves are key to our USDA-licensed wolf management plan with wolf care team members caring for the Exhibit Pack 365 days of the year. The Wolf Care team provides daily physical checks and veterinary care to the ambassador wolves, and this has provided data that the Wolf Care team use to collaborate with outside wolf researchers and biologists. The ambassador wolves have contributed to research on mirror recognition studies, wolf monitoring technology, cortisol sampling and wolf genetics.

There’s a lot that goes into maintaining the wolf enclosure at the Ely Interpretive Center and ensuring each wolf is well cared for. Your donation makes a powerful difference. Your support will go to work immediately in the continued care of current and future packmates.

Members Make It Happen!

Donations of $50 or more make you a member of the International Wolf Center. You will also receive our quarterly magazine, International Wolf.

Donations of $100 or more make you eligible to receive our popular ambassador wolf yearbook, Rendezvous. 

Click here to learn more about additional member benefits.