Wildlife Science Center

The year 2024 brought a gift of orphaned wolf pups to the Wildlife Science Center (WSC). On a Friday
morning in late April, we received a call about a litter of wolf pups that had been without their mom for
enough time to get them into trouble. There were 10 of them, approximately 12 days old. They were
close to starving to death, which can happen quickly at such a young age. It was also clear that before
whatever tragedy befell their mm, that she did a phenomenal job caring for them. That’s especially
amazing this year when so many wild wolf pups are expected to starve. Needless to say, we welcomed
the tiny babes into the pack. We were able to pull them all through, and so began a labor of
unparalleled commitment of time and love.

This is just another story from the archives of the Wildlife Science Center—stepping up when the need is
great and the odds are against us. We welcome non-releasable wildlife in all imaginable conditions and
give them a safe place to land and live out their lives, changing minds and educating so may humans of
all ages. Our bears, wolves, cougars, bobcats, raptors, foxes, coyotes, raccoons and porcupine are
extremely impactful!

WSC can give to the max when caring for these precious souls because YOU give to the cause! Please
make this the best year ever for GIVE TO THE MAX at the WILDLIFE SCIENCE CENTER!!

The Wildlife Science Center, a private 501(c)(3) located in Stacy, MN, serves as an educational resource for all ages by providing exposure to a variety of wild animals, including wolves, mountain lions, lynx, fox, bears, raptors and many more. 

The animals at the center provide opportunities for study and inspire interest in science, technology, engineering and math-from high achievers to at-risk children. We encourage all learners to expand their abilities by thinking critically, analyzing data, and asking questions.

 Our Animals’ Stories

• Endangered Species Survival Plan: Mexican gray, and red wolves.
• Orphans: bears, bobcats, cougars, and wolves.
• Rescued Animals: bears, coyote, gray and red foxes, and wolves.
• Non-releasable Wildlife: raptors, orphans, and animals kept as pets.
• Animal Planet’s Growing Up: Truck and Growly Pants from Growing Up Wolf, and Charlie from Growing Up Black Bear.