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About the Endangered Wolf Center
Founded in 1971 by beloved wildlife biologist and television host of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Marlin Perkins and his wife, Carol, the Endangered Wolf Center has gone on to become one of the most important centers for endangered wolf recovery in the world. Read more about our renowned founders, our Center’s mission and vision and our legacy.
Resources
Our efforts to raise awareness about wolves and their essential role in the wild has never been more important – or more urgent. Wolves are both apex predators and keystone species, meaning they play a disproportionately important role in keeping entire ecosystems in balance. If you share our passion for these amazing animals and the places they call home, we hope you’ll utilize and share these resources as well.
Endangered Wolf Center Blog
Whether it’s notes from the field, details on upcoming events or pupdates from our pack as it grows, find out what’s happening here.
Wolf Videos
Our ever-growing video library gives you a closer look into the lives of the incredible animals in our care.
Webinars & Speaker Series
What’s it like to spend years documenting the lives of African painted dogs in the wild? Or studying Arctic foxes in their natural habitats? Our webinars and speaker series interviews dive into these type of fascinating discussions. Join us, or check out our archives.
Magazine
In our Center’s annual magazine, you’ll find a collection of the many ways your generous donations are put into action on behalf of the endangered species in our care.
News Room
The Endangered Wolf Center has played host to wildlife photographers such as National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore, who featured our own beloved Mexican wolf matriarch, Anna, in his book The Photo Ark. Many of our animal ambassadors are also no stranger to the spotlight, having been on programs across the country, including the Today Show. Find out how we’re making headlines.
Making Headlines
For Teachers
There’s a quote that’s well known in conservation circles: “In the end, we will protect only what we love, we will love only what we understand, and we will understand only what we have been taught.” – Baba Dioum, Senegalese forestry and conservation leader. That’s the power of education – and more importantly, the power of educators. If you have any special requests or would like additional information, please call 636-938-5900 or email [email protected].
Field Trips & Community Engagement
For adventure hounds to animal lovers, nothing seeds knowledge like hands-on experiences. That’s why we customize our field trips to various age levels, to help engage kids and meet them where they’re at in their educational journey.
Local School Visits
There’s no substitute for meeting an animal in person, which is why our animal ambassadors play such an important role in our educational outreach programs. To learn more about which animals are available, what a visit entails and more, please call or email [email protected].
Educational Videos
Our commitment to education is one of our Center’s core values. In fact, we believe education is the cornerstone of any successful conservation effort. Our educational video series connects viewers to the wondrous world we share through the lives of the amazing animals in our care and their cousins in the wild. There’s a lot to learn about nature’s top dogs – and a lot of myths to unlearn about “big bad wolves.” Check back often as new content is added regularly.
Worksheets
Filled with illustrations, photos and coloring fun, these engaging worksheets give young learners an opportunity to get to know some of the endangered wolves, foxes and African painted dogs in our care, plus some of the species represented by our animal ambassadors. They also provide a great way for kids to also connect with and care for backyard wildlife, from learning the importance of benevolent snakes to understanding why moving a wayward turtle may put it further off course. Download and print yours free.