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International Wolf Center

Name: International Wolf Center
Address: 1396 Highway 169, Ely, MN, 55731, US
Telephone: +12183654695
Price range: $$
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The International Wolf Center uses science-based education to teach and inspire the world about wolves, their ecology, and the wolf-human relationship.
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PLEASE remember to be respectful to others, or your comments will be removed. We welcome an open discussion about wolves and wildlands. Mission: The International Wolf Center uses science-based education to teach and inspire the world about wolves, their ecology, and the wolf-human relationship. Vision: The International Wolf Center envisions a world where wolves and humans coexist within healthy ecosystems. Humans respect, understand, and value wolves, allowing their populations to exist at ecologically functional levels over broad expanses of their native range.

11/05/2026

🌲 Imagine arriving at the International Wolf Center, nestled in the Northwoods of Minnesota, on an overnight adventure. You fall asleep surrounded by towering pines and, as night falls, a howl rises from the pack and echoes into the dark.

This type of experiential and science-based education does something a textbook can't — makes the wild feel like yours. For some students, it's the first time the wilderness has felt like it belongs to them.

This year during Give to the Wolves we have a $75,000 match that will help more students. Every gift before November 19 is doubled, dollar for dollar! Thank you for your support!

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11/04/2026

🐾 The International Wolf Center was recently featured in the news for Wolf Awareness Week, which included an interview with Krista Woerheide, our Interpretive Center Director.

She appeared on Minnesota Live (KSTP 5) to highlight our educational mission, our recent Symposium, and to give updates on our 5 ambassador wolves.

We're so proud of her! Check out the full interview here: ⭐ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQt4FiT_xfk

11/03/2026

🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺 Meet the wolves that make up our exhibit pack: Rieka, Caz, Blackstone, Cedar and Rowan!

Your gift will be doubled through November 19 thanks to a $75,000 match from generous Pack Supporters.

Give at https://www.givemn.org/organization/Int-Wolf-Center

11/02/2026

🐠 Fish popsicles on the menu! Alaskan po***ck + coho salmon + water create a novel enrichment item to prevent boredom and keep our wolves active. Help support our education initiatives during this year's Give to the Wolves campaign! ⭐️ https://www.givemn.org/organization/Int-Wolf-Center

11/01/2026

Why We Howl: Our Give to the Wolves Campaign Starts Today!

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Look closely at this photo. Two young pups, Cedar and Rowan, heads tipped back, howling with Caz and Grayson.

When the 2025 litter was introduced to the Exhibit Pack, Caz couldn't wait. He whined with excitement and has watched over them ever since. Rieka, the pack's dominant female, has been extremely nurturing toward them, too.

That's what a wolf pack is: social, devoted, and deeply connected.

A howl can bring wolves together, strengthen social bonds, and help them communicate across the landscape.

We hope you’ll add your voice to the chorus. This year, we have a $75,000 match from generous Pack Supporters. Thanks for being part of the pack! 🐺

11/01/2026

Applications are now open for the 2027 Dr. L. David Mech fellowship! Please help us spread the word 📣

Each year, the International Wolf Center awards up to two fellowships to undergraduate students or recent graduates interested in pursuing careers in natural sciences with an interest in wildlife.

Fellowship recipients receive a $6,000 stipend and up to $4,000 in support for field research expenses.

The application period runs from Nov. 1, 2026–Feb. 1, 2027. Learn more + apply: https://wolf.org/programs/mech-fellowship/

10/31/2026

Our meat-stuffed pumpkin enrichment was a SMASHING success for our ambassador wolves 🐺

A huge thanks to Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness for donating this year's jack-o-lanterns! 🎃 Have a safe and happy Halloween!!👻

10/30/2026

Come join us for a Halloween themed enrichment on October 31st at noon CT! 🎃 Our ambassador wolves will receive pumpkins stuffed with some meaty surprises. If you can't make it in person, be sure to watch our Wolf Cams!

10/30/2026

🐺 If you could be a voice for wolves, what would you want to say? What would you want them to hear? Well that is the sentiment behind the Voices for Wolves Award. This honor recognizes individuals for outstanding contributions to science and education that support the mission of the International Wolf Center.

For this years' award, the Board voted to acknowledge the VAST amount of people who made the Yellowstone wolf reintroduction possible. Doug Smith and Steve Fritts accepted the award on behalf of the project team.

⭐ If you played any part in this incredible conservation story, we SEE YOU and we THANK YOU for your dedication to being voices for wolves!

10/29/2026

Do you remember the first time you saw a wolf in the wild? This shot comes from a staff member’s first-ever trip to Yellowstone, where a grizzly and a wolf pack were sharing an elk kill (out-of-frame on the left). The black wolf to the right was on standby. An unforgettable once-in-a-lifetime encounter.

What about you? Describe your first wild wolf sighting in the comments (feel free to attach your photos!) 🐺👇

Address

1396 Highway 169
Ely, MN
55731

Opening Hours

Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 2pm

Telephone

+12183654695

Website

http://www.wolf.org/, https://linktr.ee/intlwolfcenter

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