The International Wolf Center has numerous programs that enhance both in-person and online educational experiences. Our ambassador wolves reinforce our educational messages by creating a connection with each one of our visitors. Take a look at the variety of programs we have so you can plan your visit!
Daily Programs
These programs are included with admission. Topics and times are subject to change.
May 10 to June 4
Ambassadors to the Wild | 9:15 a.m. | 1:15 p.m.
Learn about our ambassador wolves! This program introduces the Center as well as each of our ambassador wolves, their histories, and the socialization process that helps them to be ambassadors for their counterparts in the wild.
Gray Wolf 101 | 10 a.m. | 2 p.m.
The gray wolf is a social carnivore found in a variety of regions throughout the northern hemisphere. This program provides an overview about the gray wolf species including hunting, pack dynamics, and communication!
Wolves of the West | 11 a.m. | 4 p.m.
Come learn more about the Northwestern subspecies of the gray wolf and the unique ecosystems they’re a part of in the Western US and Canada. Our new pups, as well as retired ambassador Denali, belong to this fascinating subspecies!
Wolf Enrichment | 12 p.m. | 3 p.m.
Looking for the wolves? Wolves typically try to conserve energy and avoid the heat of the day. Please join us at the observation windows while staff encourage our ambassador wolves to actively investigate their enclosure.
June 4 – Aug. 6
Pups Growing Up | 10 a.m. | 4 p.m.
Ever wondered what it’s like to grow up as a wolf? Step into the shoes of our wolf care staff and follow our pups through their first year of life. You will learn all about the stages of pup development and what it means to be an ambassador wolf at the International Wolf Center!
Gray Wolf 101 | 11 a.m. | 2 p.m.
The gray wolf is a social carnivore found in a variety of regions throughout the northern hemisphere. This program provides an overview about the gray wolf species including hunting, pack dynamics, and communication!
Wolf Enrichment | 12 p.m. | 3 p.m.
Looking for the wolves? Wolves typically try to conserve energy and avoid the heat of the day. Please join us at the observation windows while staff encourage our ambassador wolves to actively investigate their enclosure.
Note: Wolves are curious and will generally come out during a program in the auditorium. However, they are wild animals, so we cannot guarantee that you will see the wolves during a particular program.
Specialty Programs
(small additional fee for after hours programs)
What’s for Dinner?
There is limited capacity for this program.
Pre-registration is required for admission and for all programs.
There will be no program on Nov. 28 and Dec. 26, 2020.
Saturdays at 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Adult Non-member $10; Adult Member $8
Child Non-member (4-12) $6; Child Member $4.50
Children 3 and under FREE
Learn about the fascinating feeding behavior of wolves as you watch our Exhibit Pack dine, cache, hide or lay on a variety of prey.
Howling Safari
There is limited capacity for this program.
|Pre-registration is required for admission and for all programs.
August – Wednesday and Friday at 8 p.m. – 10 p.m.
September – Saturday at 8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
October – Saturday at 8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Adult Non-member $10; Adult Member $9
Child Non-member (6-12) $6; Child Member $5
Not suitable for children under six. Participants need to provide their own transportation and follow the International Wolf Center van. Field trip locations are easy to get to. Just follow our staff!
Join a Howling Safari program to learn about wolf vocalizations before venturing into the nearby forest to try howling to a local wolf pack. Don’t be surprised if they howl back!
Behind the Scenes – Members Only
Pre-registration is required for admission and for all programs.
Behind the Scenes programs in 2021 begin June 4 and end Aug. 6 with this schedule:
8:30 a.m. Fridays and Tuesdays
5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays
Adult $10, Child (6-12) $5
Due to wolf behavioral focus, no children under the age of 6 can be included in this program.
Join the Center staff for a MEMBERS ONLY Behind the Scenes program during periods of heightened activity for our ambassador wolves. We anticipate the adoption of pups in 2021. Wolf care staff will help identify individual wolves, interpret behavioral activity and provide details on the overall captive management plan. There is a program maximum of 12.
Adventure Vacations
Learn more about our Adventure Programs by clicking here.
The International Wolf Center bans guns on its premises.
The International Wolf Center advances the survival of wolf populations by teaching about wolves, their relationship to wildlands and the human role in their future.