Please note: The Wolf Conservation Center is temporarily closing to the public effective March 12 - June 30 as a measure to help slow the spread of COVID-19. We thank you for your understanding as we all look out for our wolves, each other, and our community in Westchester County, NY.
Visit the Wolf Conservation Center
Come meet the wolves! We do not allow drop-in visitors, so please sign up for one of our programs:
Private Group Visit
Learn about North America's wildest residents - wolves - during an education session with a WCC wolf expert.
Birthday Parties
Throw your birthday to the wolves! Guests will celebrate by creating "presents" for the WCC's Ambassador wolves and will learn about wolf behavior.
Summer Wolf Camp for Kids
Give the animal lover in your family a chance to thrive among wolves all week long!
Sleeping with Wolves
Camp out overnight with the 40+ wolves that call the WCC home! With wolves, vultures, and open skies, we're New York's version of Yellowstone!
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Latest News & Research
Creative Mobile Charity Event for the Wolf Conservation Center
Our friends at Creative Mobile launch “Save the Wolves” charity event in their mobile game ZooCraft: Animal Family. From May 28 to May 31, mobile gamers will have a special opportunity to support the Wolf Conservation Center. Anyone with ZooCraft: Animal Family installed on their phone can purchase a pair of red wolves along with…
Cute Eastern Coyote Pup Reminds Us to Coexist
Spring means warmer weather, spots of sunshine, and cute coyote pups! The arrival of coyote pups and other newborn wildlife reminds us to be respectful and vigilant of wildlife around us. As you might expect from any animal with young offspring, coyotes will defend their dens from perceived threats. Sometimes, however, they misconstrue who is…
Happy Birthday to Mexican Gray Wolves Nita, Jean, and Max
Three years ago today, Mexican gray wolf Belle gave birth to three daughters – each one essential, endangered, and extremely cute. The sisters, Max, Jean, and Nita, quickly became global favorites, as hundreds of thousands of people tuned in to watch the adorably curious wolves grow up under the watchful eyes of their parents and…
Department of Interior Finalizes Rule Targeting Alaska’s Bears, Denning Wolves
The National Park Service, under the Department of the Interior, announced on Wednesday the approval of a finalized rule that reverses wildlife management regulations implemented for Alaska parks in 2015. The rule specifically targets Alaska’s iconic large predators. Under the final rule, national preserve lands managed by the National Park Service will allow: – Use…
Wild Den: A Wolf Pup’s First Home
A wolf pup’s first home is typically a den; it’s where they’re born and where they generally remain during their first couple of months. Varying in size and design, a den is simply a cave or hole dug under a boulder, among tree roots, between rocks, or in the ground. Dens are often reused by…
Celebrating Ambassador Wolf Atka and His Teachings
Eighteen years ago, the world’s most wonderful wolf was born. His name was Atka. Atka lived as everyone should – embracing every moment, finding joy in the world around him, and raising awareness for his endangered kin. Although his smiling face can now only be seen in photos, we feel Atka’s warmth every day. He…
Endangered Species Day Auction to Benefit Wolves
This Endangered Species Day, we’re celebrating Mexican gray wolves and other endangered wildlife, and the very legislation that saved them – the Endangered Species Act. The ESA is our nation’s most effective law for protecting wildlife in danger of extinction and has prevented 99% of species under its care from going extinct – including the…
Amazing footage of wolf-bear interactions in Voyageurs National Park!
Wow! Amazing footage of wolf-bear interactions in Voyageurs National Park! Wolf pups are quite small when they’re born and their size, coupled with a lack of defense skills at that young age, means they’re quite vulnerable to other predators. Luckily for these wolf pups, mom and dad were able to save the day when a…
Two-Part Webinar Series to Help You Speak up for Lobos
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) issued a request for comments on April 15, 2020, beginning a 60-day period for the public to provide input on the proposed changes to the 10(j) Management Rule. This rule directs many aspects of how the FWS fulfills its obligation to recover the Mexican gray wolf to a sustainable…
Mexican Gray Wolf Valentia Celebrates Her Birthday
Happy 4th birthday to Mexican gray wolf Valentia! The stunning female is one of the Wolf Conservation Center’s newest residents, having arrived at the end of 2019, but she’s quickly become one of the most popular. Valentia lives on-exhibit with Mexican gray wolf Diego but the pair isn’t spotted frequently due to their elusive nature.…