Why the Wild Needs Wolves

 

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Nature depends on apex carnivores and keystone species to survive and thrive. Wolves are both, which is why the wild needs wolves – and why we need you.

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SAVING ENDANGERED SPECIES

WILDLIFE EDUCATION SINCE 1971

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Leading the Pack in Endangered Wolf Recovery

Did you know? Every Mexican wolf in the wild today can trace his or her roots back to the Endangered Wolf Center. Founded in 1971 by beloved zoologist and Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom host Marlin Perkins and his wife, Carol, the Endangered Wolf Center continues to lead the pack with pioneering science, pup fostering, rewilding and inspiring educational programs.

Wolf Fest: Party with the Pack

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Join us in making a lasting impact by sponsoring Wolf Fest: Party with the Pack, the Endangered Wolf Center’s largest annual celebration! This exciting, family-friendly event invites the community to experience our mission firsthand.

As a sponsor, you’ll not only support vital conservation efforts, but also help inspire and educate thousands of visitors about the incredible animals that call the Endangered Wolf Center home. Let’s party with a purpose—become a sponsor today!

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Upcoming Events

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Throughout the year, the Endangered Wolf Center hosts many seasonal and special events. Here’s what’s coming up next. Click through to reserve your spot or purchase tickets.

Yoga in the Woods

Join our friends from Yoga Buzz for an evening of movement and mindfulness at the Endangered Wolf Center. Get downward-dog-inspired and participate in a 60-minute outdoor yoga practice designed to ease your mind and energize your body during the hours when our wolves are the most vocally active. Afterward, howl with your yoga pack. The wolves usually answer, but like all wild animals, they are unpredictable and may not respond.

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Wolf Fest

Wolf Fest is back! The Endangered Wolf Center is reimagining our largest annual event to embrace your favorite things about this unique destination. Centering around our mission to protect and preserve endangered wolves and other wild canids, visitors will enjoy a family-friendly day of activities for all ages.

After visiting our animals during an open-house style tour, guests can enjoy food trucks, live music, kid’s activities, and more!

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Evening Wolf Howl

A wolf’s howl inspires awe, adoration, wonder, and sometimes fear, depending on the stories you’ve been told. Gather around the campfire to learn the true tale of the wolf and find out if Little Red Riding Hood lied.

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Discover Our Mission

Get to know the Endangered Wolf Center pack on a tour, during one of our many events, or by learning about our animals online.

Plan Your Visit

The Endangered Wolf Center is a family-friendly destination that offers a variety of tour programs, both public and private.

Reservations are required, as all of our programs are guided by knowledgeable educators.
Book online now or call 636-938-5900.

HOWL WITH THE WOLVES
During evening educational programs, visitors have the chance to hear our wolves howl.

Join one of our scheduled
Evening Wolf Howls or call about our two-hour
Private Campfire Wolf Howl for groups or special events.

Directions

The Endangered Wolf Center is located about 20 miles southwest of St. Louis at the Washington University Tyson Research Center. Our address is:

6750 Tyson Valley Road,
Eureka, MO 63025.

From Interstate 44, take Exit 269, the Beaumont-Antire Road exit. We are located on the north side off I-44. Turn right onto Tyson Valley Road. Please call or visit our Tours page for tour times and special events. Directions

Meet the Animals of the
Endangered Wolf Center

Mexican Wolf

American Red Wolf

Maned Wolf

African Painted Dog

Swift Fox

Fennec Fox

Arctic Fox

Red Fox

Get Involved

However your heart can hear the call of the wolf, we welcome you to be a part of our pack. From individual donations to corporate sponsorships, monthly memberships to sharing your time and talent as a volunteer, we hope you’ll join us.

A huge howl out to all of our members, sponsors, volunteers and donors who help make everything we do possible.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Celebrate Make-A-Will Month

This August, during Make-A-Will Month, you can write your will for free with our partner organization, FreeWill, and leave a meaningful gift to help protect endangered wolves for years to come. No amount is insignificant.

It’s simple. It’s powerful. And it’s a beautiful way to make your love for wildlife part of your story forever.

Start your will today and leave a legacy for the wild:

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From the Blog

Recap: Howl at the Silver Screen

Recap: Howl at the Silver Screen

Films, Philanthropy, & the Call of the Wild We enjoyed a beautiful evening with our Endangered Wolf Center supporters, donors, and staff on Thursday, July 17th. Each of the three films offered a glimpse into the passion and dedication that our staff shows every...

Wolves Take Flight: Six Mexican Wolf Pups Fly to New Wild Homes

Wolves Take Flight: Six Mexican Wolf Pups Fly to New Wild Homes

Wolves Take Flight: Six Mexican Wolf Pups Fly to New Wild Homes On May 5, 2025, six tiny Mexican wolf pups, just 10 days old, embarked on a life-changing journey. Flown from the Endangered Wolf Center in Missouri to the rugged wilderness of New Mexico, these pups were...

Growing the Pack: Saving Endangered Wolves Through Breeding Efforts

Growing the Pack: Saving Endangered Wolves Through Breeding Efforts

Over 50 Years of Conservation in ActionSince its inception in 1971, the Endangered Wolf Center has been home to 394 pups as of 2024. That’s a lot of conservation cuteness!To break it down between species, we’ve welcomed: 281 Mexican wolf pups, 67 American Red Wolf...

Accolades and Awards

From a long legacy of “firsts” in our field to history-making success stories, the Endangered Wolf Center has earned a number of prestigious awards and recognition. We are accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), a recognition held by fewer than 10% of the zoos, aquariums and other animal exhibitors licensed in the US.

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