Meet Our Wolves

The International Wolf Center maintains a live wolf exhibit where our Exhibit Pack thrives, offering in-person and virtual visitors an unforgettable educational experience. Our ambassador wolves are not just captivating to watch; they embody our commitment to wolf education. They create a personal connection that enhances our visitors’ understanding and appreciation of wolves. Our wolves inspire curiosity and a deeper respect for the natural world in every encounter, embodying our mission to educate and engage everyone interacting with them.

Meet Our Exhibit Pack

Our main wolf enclosure includes our Exhibit Pack, which our in-person visitors at the Center can view. As time goes on, the pack may change as wolves age and new pups are introduced and socialized.

As of 2026, the Exhibit Pack includes five ambassador wolves: Rieka, born on May 23, 2021; Blackstone and Caz, both born on April 6, 2022; and Cedar and Rowan, both born on April 22, 2025.

Your support can make a significant difference for our ambassador wolves. By donating, you help with the socialization of our adorable pups, ensure ongoing care for our ambassadors, or honor the legacy of our “Gone But Not Forgotten” wolves. Every contribution is vital in providing essential care for both our current and future wolf pack members. Thank you for supporting these incredible creatures!

You can support the ongoing care of our ambassador wolves in several ways, including through membership, donations, Wolf Guardian Sponsorships, and the Amazon and Chewy Wishlists. Thank you for your support!

Rieka

Blackstone

Caz

Cedar

Rowan

Meet Our Retired Pack

As of January 28, 2022, no wolves exist in the Center’s Retired Pack.

The Retired Pack was formed in 2002 when the 1993 litter was systematically tested for weaknesses. The instigators of those testing behaviors were Shadow and Malik, the arctic wolves who were born on May 8, 2000. Testing is a natural process that occurs in the wild as well as with ambassador wolves. The difference is that wild wolves are free to leave their pack or disperse in the wild. For our ambassador wolves, the wolf care team has to make that decision for the wolves. Since its inception, several wolves have transitioned into retirement based on pack dynamics or aging health conditions. The wolf care team diligently ensures that the wolves’ quality of life is the focus of care in those final years.

When we move a wolf into the Retired Pack, it is not directly on public display (the whole idea of retirement is to get some relief from the sights and sounds of a busy exhibit); we continue to provide YouTube videos, webinars, and webcams positioned throughout the retirement area.

Gone But Not Forgotten

This section is dedicated to our ambassador wolves who have since passed away, known as the “Gone But Not Forgotten” wolves. This section serves as a tribute to these wolves, who provided invaluable educational experiences during their lives and taught us many important lessons.

In the wild, wolves thrive due to their strong social bonds with pack members, defined rank order, and their ability to recognize vulnerability in both prey and pack mates. However, these instincts can make it challenging to manage wolves in a captive environment. Despite these challenges, we are dedicated to providing the best possible care for our wolves.

If you would like to honor our “Gone But Not Forgotten” ambassador wolves, please consider making a donation in their memory.