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.

Valentails Howl

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Join the Endangered Wolf Center during the holidays with an experience unlike any other. Our Howliday Howls provide guests with a unique opportunity to connect with nature while celebrating these fun and festive days.

Explore the peace and tranquility of the wilderness and listen to some of the rarest sounds in the animal kingdom as we join our wolves in Howliday song. Mark your calendars and invite your pack, as you won’t want to miss these unforgettable holiday experiences!

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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.

Foxy Fun Encounter

Go behind the scenes with our animal care team as they train and care for our adorable and playful foxes. From the Arctic to the deserts of Africa, foxes play integral roles in their ecosystems and you can play a role in their conservation once you learn all about them.

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.

Girl Scouts Night Owl

Come for an evening adventure at the Endangered Wolf Center! Explore the world after dark, play games, and draw a nocturnal creature to take home. Once it’s dark, we’ll try to get the wolves to howl and then have fun around a campfire. This program fulfills all the badge requirements. Please note: We will not view our animals during this program, but will attempt to hear them.

Keeper for a Day

Follow our animal keepers on their daily adventures taking care of some of the most endangered wolves, foxes, and wild dogs in the world.

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.

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Make a Free Will

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

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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...

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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