The International Wolf Center in Ely, Minnesota

Jan 29, 2020 | Midwest, Nature & Wildlife

The International Wolf Center is an amazing wolf sanctuary in northern Minnesota inside the Superior National Forest. The center opened in 1993 to promote the survival of wolves by educating visitors about the wolves, their relationship to the environment, and the human role in their future. The facility includes a 120-seat wolf-viewing theater, classrooms, and laboratory, in addition to the 1.25-acre wolf enclosure that is home to the resident wolf pack.

Visit

Winter hours for the Center are Friday and Saturday, 10-5, and Sunday 10-2. In the Summer, the Center is open daily from 9-5.

Admission to the International Wolf Center is $14 / adults and $8 / children. This includes daily presentations like:

  • Wolf Enrichment
  • Wolves of the Northwoods
  • The Wolves and Moose of Isle Royale
  • Ambassadors to the Wild

Specialty Programs

What’s for Dinner? – Learn about the fascinating feeding behavior of wolves as you watch the Exhibit Pack dine, cache, hide or lay on a variety of prey.

Howling Safari – This program teaches about wolf vocalization and takes you into the forest to try out your howl for the local wolf pack.

Wolf Explorers – Learn about wolves through interactive games and fun activities. This hands-on program is designed for kids 4-12 years old.

Note: These programs usually incur a small fee in addition to admission. Check their programs page to confirm the schedule before your trip.

New Exhibit

In 2019, the International Wolf Center unveiled a new exhibit titled Discover Wolves! This indoor exhibit creates “an educational adventure in the world of the wolf.” There is a replica of a wolf den to explore, a simulated airplane ride to see how researchers track wolves, and historic artifacts that show the importance of wolves to various cultures over time.

You will come away with a greater appreciation for these magnificent animals!

International Wolf Center
1396 Highway 169
Ely, Minnesota 55731

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