Why the Wild Needs Wolves
the time is now
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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Pups born here
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Leading the Pack in Endangered Wolf Recovery
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We’re raising $100,000 to support maned wolf conservation. See how you can help Lucky and her new mate, Luigi, start a family!
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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
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 Our Animals
Mexican Wolf
Red Wolf
Maned Wolf
African Painted Dog
Swift Fox
Fennec Fox
Arctic Fox
Education Ambassadors
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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To Support our Growing Pack
From the tips of our ears to the bottom of our hearts, your support means the world to us. We’re sending howls of thanks.
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From the Blog
Wolf Fest Featured on Great Day St. Louis
We’ve got news to howl about! After five long years, Wolf Fest is making a comeback at the Endangered Wolf Center. Executive Director Fred Gauna joined the KMOV News crew at Great Day St. Louis to share how we prepare for our fall festival.
Six Mexican Wolf Pups Fostered in 2024
Journey to the Wild: Six Mexican Wolf Pups Take Flight On May 16, 2024, six 13-day-old Mexican wolf pups from the Endangered Wolf Center in Missouri were flown to the wilderness of New Mexico. Their mission: to be fostered into two wild packs – a significant step in...
Benefit Endangered Wolves While You Shop
Happy Howlidays! We've curated the perfect gifts that keep giving – to your loved ones and the planet. Every gift you purchase through the Endangered Wolf Center Gift Shop helps us continue to provide expert care, veterinary services, education, and nutrition to the...
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 certified 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.
