Wolf Haven International

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Phone: 360-264-4695

3111 Offut Lake Rd
Tenino
Washington 98589
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Description: Wolf Haven is an internationally recognized sanctuary that has rescued and provided a lifetime home for 160 captive-born wolves over the last three decades. Wolf Haven offers guided walking tours and works diligently for wolf conservation through educational programs on the value of all wildlife, public outreach and practical activism. At any given time, over 50 of the fascinating, often misunderstood wolves are in residence.

Located on 80 acres of rare Mima Mound prairie and woodlands, narrated 50-minute tours are available year-round (closed during the month of February and every Tuesday). Open 10:00 – 3:00 on Saturday and 12:00 – 3:00 on Sunday from October to March. Open Monday, Wednesday – Saturday 10:00 – 3:00 and 12:00 – 3:00 on Sundays from April – September. 3111 Offut Lake Rd SE, Tenino. Visit www.WolfHaven.org or call 360-264-4695 for more information.

We also are proud participants in two Species Survival Plan (SSP) programs, dedicated to the continued survival of the endangered Mexican gray wolf and red wolf.

Wolf Have International conducts wildlife handling classes annually. Wolf Haven also works closely with federal and state agencies and supports wolf recovery efforts throughout the United States, including Washington.

Target demographics: Animal lovers
Wildlife enthusiasts
Conservationists

Direct beneficiaries per year: 60 wolves

Someone who had 3 hours of volunteer time could: help with the upkeep of our grounds and maintenance of facilities; assist with administrative work; train to become a sanctuary tour guide

Geographic areas served: Physical wolf sanctuary located in Tenino, WA. Our resident wolves are rescued from throughout the U.S.

USA locations: Physical location: Tenino, WA

Board Members and Affiliation: John Sleeter (president)
Ken Cramer
Kari Harris
Bob Kirby
Lisa Paribello
Donna Snow

Mission:

To conserve and protect wolves and their habitat.

Results:

Over 160 displaced, captive-born wolves rescued.

Member of Washington Wolf Working Group. that met for five years to negotiate a wolf recovery & mgmt. plan. Result: WA state passed its first Wolf Management Plan in November 2011.

Red wolf pups have been born here.

WHI is one of only three pre-release facilities for the Mexican gray wolf in the entire U.S.

We're hosting the annual Mexican gray Species Survival Plan conference at Wolf Haven Intl. in 2012.

Five litters of Mexican gray pups have been born here.

Some of the first Mexican wolves released back into the wild (after a 70 year absence) were born at Wolf Haven Intl.

We transferred six of our Mexican gray wolves to Mexico to support that country's SSP program.

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CatzEyes

06/26/11

The Pacific NW is a great place to observe wildlife in nature, but many of the most interesting are shy, endangered, or hang out in remote places. Wolves qualify on all counts, which makes visiting Wolf Haven, just south of Olympia (Washington's state capital), a fascinating experience. The ... more »

wolfhammer

04/17/09

Wolf Haven is an awesome place not only to learn about the wolves but also conservation in general. They have a prarie with mima mounds endangered local plant life and endangered pocket gophers. The sanctuary tours allows you to see the wolves and learn more about them and their role in the eco-... more »

Concerned Traveler

04/16/09

The staff of Wolf Haven are as inspiring as the wolves they care for. Visiting wolf haven is an experience in seeing people acting responsibly in caring for the environment... more »

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