Wolf Park

Booked the private tour and absolutely loved every minute of it. Nikki was my guide, she did a great job and was so informative. Wolves are my absolute favorite animal and being able to see them so close was just amazing, when they started howling I actually started tearing up. A great experience and will be back!

Wolf Park is incredibly knowledgeable about the animals in their care and go above and beyond to ensure they have enriching lives!

I visited Wolf Park in 2019 while living in California and learned alot about the wolfs as well as the foxes and Bison. The staff are very knowledgeable, polite, and friendly. In late 2020 I moved to West Lafayette and soon became a Wolf Park volunteer. I enjoy helping where ever I can.

Absolutely loved going and seeing all the animals. Watching them living their normal lives was wonderful to watch. You get to take tours to see each area kind of up close, not like at a zoo. Howl night was great to hear the voices of the wolves. Staff was very informative. Looking forward to the next time I go. (Been twice)

I longed to visit Wolf Park from the time I first learned of their existence. That time finally came about 20 years ago. It was magical. Those stately wolves. The imposing bison herd. The charming foxes. I was enchanted. Not least were the highly informative lectures and the opportunity to meet experts like the late founder of Wolf Park Dr. Erich Klinghammer and the incomparable Pat Goodmann. Subsequent visits only added to my admiration and respect for Wolf Park and its dedicated staff. I have wonderful memories of two of the young wolves Wolfgang and Wotan. While I was in the enclosure with them, one of them climbed into my lap and the other lay down and rested his head on my feet. Then there was the year Willow and Twister, two young coyote pups came to Wolf Park. They were only a few weeks old and behaved much like puppy dogs. I had a roll in the grass with Twister while he jumped on me and “attacked” me. I’m not sure who had more fun.

Wolf Park has a serious mission as well. A great deal of research goes on to better understand the behavior and social structure of wolves. Considering the vast amount of hostility toward and misunderstanding of these noble animals, that is a valuable service indeed. Nor are the wolves themselves ever mistreated, neglected or exploited. Everything possible is done to enrich their lives and allow them to live as normally as possible for captive wolves. They have the best of medical care as well. In fact, Wolf Park wolves’ life span averages almost three times that of a wild wolf. I am proud to be a long time supporter.

My family and I visited Wolf Park in July. We were given a tour by a more than knowledgeable guide named Mercer who answered every question asked of him about the wolves, their habitat and behaviors as well as every animal at the location. It is truly amazing to see wolves, bison and foxes up close and to learn why we need these animals as part of our environments. Keep up the good work Wolf Park!

My fiance and I came here the day of our anniversary, and we had the perfect time. We enjoyed viewing the wildlife and the educational aspect of the guide. The shop was wonderful, as was the option to pick where to donate the proceeds of the ticket for the guide that came at the end of the tour.

I love this place! Very neat to see the wolves up close. Very educational too. I also love the Bison herd. So cool to see them behave the way they would in the wild.
Many other animals as well: coyotes, red foxes etc.
A great experience for anyone who loves animals!

We recently visited Wolf Park and we all had a great time. We did the tour and the howl night. We learned so much. I loved seeing how much all the animals are loved there.
It would make a great field trip for school. We'll definitely be back.

Wonderful and knowledgeable staff, provides a unique experience for the community to see wildlife and educate us about the conservation efforts of the animals they tend to. Highly professional team members who care for the animals like family.

I have donated and visited and supported WOLF PARK for over 2 decades. They are an excellent education experience, with dedicated staff and volunteers!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND visiting!!!

This was a fantastic park and really a gem in northern Indiana! I wish I had spent more time here before moving out of state. It’s an absolutely beautiful place!

This was a fantastic visit! My parents brought me here when I was a kid, and I just revisited it 20 years later. Wonderful experience! The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable. The coolest thing was seeing all the wolves up close as they followed along the fence line during the hike. Anyone who takes the time to visit will learn new facts about wolves that contradict common knowledge. I hope this place is here for many years to come.

I've been an admirer of Wolf Park's wildlife education and conservation efforts for over 2 decades. Through a private tour and a follow-up photography session, it was obvious that the staff has genuine love of the animals in their care and educating the public. My guide took time to review the park's history, habitat inclusions and ambassador quirks, it was sincere. Observing a portion of a cognitive training session during the tour and the conditioned response of the wolves while simultaneously experiencing natural behaviors were highlights of my visits as I'm a licensed vet tech and certified dog trainer. I was able to take some incredible photos with the aid of the photographers tips and treat pouch! Would recommend any wolf lover to schedule a private tour.

Well maintained, educational, professional friendly and dedicated staff, fun and most importantly dedicated to humane care of the wolves and other animals that reside at Wolf Park We took our children there when they were young and now they are taking our grandchildren.

What a wonderful adventure in our midst. It’s a privilege to walk in this place, with these lovely beasts. No one should miss this opportunity, and perhaps as an avocation as well!

Wolf Park is my favorite place to visit. I never get tired of seeing the wolves and foxes, and I learn something new every time I take the park tour. My family members of all ages enjoy the events at Wolf Park, and we have visited multiple times with a season pass. It’s fascinating to observe how the wolves’ behaviors and appearances shift with the seasons. The grounds are beautiful, the staff are friendly and knowledgable, and the animals are very well cared for. I appreciate the level of autonomy and choice the animals have in all aspects of their lives at the park. There’s a lot to love here. Tickets are very reasonably priced, and a visit to Wolf Park is a wonderful way to spend your day or evening while also supporting education, research, and conservation of this beautiful keystone species.

Excellent education programs and extremely well cared for ambassador animals.

I went to Wolf Park last fall with my family for a Howl Night. It was such a great experience! I learned a lot about the wolves and the crucial role the play in the environment. I hope to return this fall to Wolf Park and get see Niko again! ❤️

We hosted our family reunion at Wolf Park! It was a great experience. The Wright Center was a lovely facility that easily accommodated our group and meal. Nice set-up and the kitchen was perfect. We opted for the Wolf Demonstration for our program, and it was fascinating, the staff was excellent, and the main wolf pack was very entertaining! We learned so much and had a delightful afternoon. The family said, "this is the way to do family reunions!" We will be back- thank you!

Such a big, beautiful, and secluded area perfect for the wildlife! Very smart and dedicated staff and volunteers who do everything to make each animal happy and comfortable. Definitely a great place to visit and a perfect location for students at Purdue University to come volunteer!

Wolf Park is my go to relax-and-watch-the-animals place any day of the week. The cost is low, the staff and volunteers are super knowledgeable and the animals are amazing.

We held our family reunion at the park. We had lunch in the Wright building and watched a wolf demonstration.

Very memorable time and a great facility for our get together.

Wolf Park has changed my life through the education that I learn as well as the people I get to meet every single time I go out there!

What a unique treasure right in the middle of Indiana!

Going to Wolf Park has been a life changing experience for me. I am not sure where to begin or what to say. When I first got there all the staff were very friendly and welcoming. In the weeks after they were super helpful and really showed their passion for their work and the animals. This is not a job for the people at Wolf Park, it is a passion and a way of life. There is no clock, both staff and volunteers work as much as needed and when needed to ensure the best care and more importantly quality of life for these animals!!! How do you describe commitment and passion when the normal words for those do not do it justice. This is not a group of humans taking care of a pack of wolves but a family taking care of each other and i solemnly believe that the wolves take as much care of the humans as the other way around.

In terms of education and training the staff is always looking to improve and update their knowledge of animal behaviour, enrichment and training and ever evolving to ensure as said the best quality of life for the animals in their care. This extends to the visitors and volunteers as well as they taught me a huge amount of animal behaviour, training, enrichment and husbandry. I learned so much from them both professionally and personally and a lot of what they taught me allowed me to easily get my canine training license back in Ireland. And moreover, they do all this in a very positive way, where they will always make sure to give positive feedback and reinforcement and point out areas where you can improve in a positive fashion.

On a personal level I have made some of the closest friends I have ever had in the time I was there and if it wasn't for visa restrictions I would now still be there and simply have settled with this family of amazing beings.

What a fantastic organization! The work and care they put into their animals is second to none, but what really has me impressed is their training! Top notch training really makes this group stand out.

The work that this organization does is absolutely phenomenal as is the passion of their staff, especially Khaz! I love watching this organization succeed and share their love with their community.

I come here a lot with my grandma, we always have a lot of fun and it’s a really fun time that I am always guaranteed to have.

Had a great time at Wolf Park!!! Staff were friendly and very knowledgeable. Loved my time inside the fenced in area with the wolves. How many times in your life can you get a “face greeting” from a Wolf. And really enjoyed the howl with the wolves time, seeing them in action with the staff. That was fantastic.

Thanks so much for the awesome experience. It wouldn't have been nearly as positive were it not for Khaz Brooks. They were knowledgeable, willing to answer questions, and attentive to guests!!

I was so impressed and amazed by Khaz Brooks! They are incredibly knowledgeable and just brilliant!

I have the rare opportunity to see Wolf Park through one amazing employee's eyes. Khaz pours so much heart into the wolves and shares them in such a beautifully personal way. I am always learning so much through posts and updates offered via social media. Thank you for the work you are doing for the animals!

Wolf Park is an incredible facility, advocating for the conservation of not only wolves, foxes, and bison, but conservation of all native species! The staff is passionate, dedicated and well educated in their fields. This facility is fun and informative for all ages!!! You can tell the staff, interns, and volunteers love what they do and work hard to care for these animals. Highly recommend Wolf Park!

The staff is passionate and it’s obvious! Khaz is a great speaker and can read and pump up a crowd! I thought I knew basic facts about wolves but boy was I wrong. I have a renovated respect for canines of all kind.

Amazing seminars have been presented through this organization, relating to both wild and captive wolves as well as the management of captive species. A job well done on educating the public!

Incredible wolves, bison and fox ambassadors, paired with knowledgeable and friendly staff.

Wolf Park is an incredible place to visit. Magnificent animals, knowledgeable staff and engaging tours and programs. I am a repeat visitor that can’t stay away too long!

Wolf Park is an awesome organization that really cares for their animals. All animals get the medical care they need if they happen to get sick. The wolves are beautiful and so are the foxes and bison. Great place to visit to learn about wildlife!

Wolf Park is a beautiful place to spend some time in nature, learning about wolves, foxes, and bison. The staff and volunteers are highly knowledgable and you will leave with a newfound appreciation of these species.

Wolf Park is a unique organization, dedicated to research, education, and conservation of Indiana's historic and current wildlife. The wolves, foxes, and bison that reside at Wolf Park are exceedingly well-cared for and the programs offered are great for all ages!

This is an awesome organasation that helps our brother ,the wolf❤️❤️

Wolf park has the most informative staff ever. These people can help u to see the need for the park in getting the public to care and help with wolves .

There is nothing like this in our State. Truly wonderful!

Wonderful experience, beautiful animals and humans that work with them and share their knowledge with us.

I remember a trip there with a class. My parents and I also went when I was younger.

Fantastic place. The animals are obviously in excellent hands. It was the best experience to go here and see the wolves in big spaces being wolves.

Love them always helping wolves.
This organization needs your support.

It is known that the importance of wolves in keeping thebalance of nature. Being still endangered species, the work of this organization to teach people and increase awareness about wolves is very important. I visit this placeas and when possible, and feels very humble when get chance to interact with these beautiful species. The volunteers and people here and extremely passionate and good in doing what they do with passion.

I've been going to Wolf Park since I was a child, and I always learn something new everytime I go there. The staff is extremely friendly and very knowledgeable on what they speak about. It is easy to tell that the animals under their care are being well taken care of.

Such a great and educational place .I love these beautiful animal's. Keep up the great work

I was able to fulfill one of my lifetime dreams when I met three of the wolves in August this year. They are more beautiful and wonderful than I could have ever imagined. I love the work that is done at Wolf Park. I just wish the rest of the world lived them as much as I do.

I was there many years ago....and it was a most profound experience!!....Educational as well as food for the soul....

Wolf Park is at the top of my list of favorite things to do with my grandchildren. A visit there is educational, informative, and so much fun for all, regardless of age. Observing the animals individually and as a pack and participating in the wolf howl is, as my grandson says, "awesome!". We especially love the night walks and bon fire as a nice round-out to the evening. Thank you for such fun times!
Barb Davis

The Wolf Park is amazing... and they don't just save wolves!!! I feel kin to wolves and pray for their safety in the wild from terrible human thinking....

THIS PERSON STANDS FOR WOLVES!

We had our first visit over the summer. Absolutely loved the experience. My mom loved listening to the wolves howling and had always told me to go. She passed away three years ago so visiting reminded me of her.

Absolutely love this place. We learn something new every time we visit. I had one of the best days ever with the photography session and we even help sponsor a wolf. The staff is super friendly and helpful. .

everyday the information provided enlightens us. It is a pleasure to see all you have to offer. The wolves are my life. Please continue to educate everyone.

I have always loved wolves, and when I came across their website I knew I had to visit them one day. We ended up going to Wolf Park on our honeymoon. We loved it and I hope that we are able to go back on our 25th which is in 7 years.

I have visited Wolf Park with my family, and subscribe to their regular updates. The care and resources that they devote to the animals who reside there is simply amazing, and the events that they coordinate are always both enlightening and a blast to attend! From the Howl Nights where guests can howl along with the wolf pack, the Bison Demonstrations where the wolves mock hunt the herd of bison, to the Holiday events where the wolves are provided with treats like pumpkins or turkeys to play with/devour, the team at Wolf Park is always going above and beyond in their work with these animals.

Wolf park is an amazing place where you can learn a lot about wolves. Wolf park is my favorite place to go. Visiting wolf park recharges me physically, mentally, and spiritually.

Excellent place to bring your kids and learn about the wolves. I had a fanatic time learning new things about the wolves didn't know they love to eat pumpkins.

finally got to go and see a wolf for the first time, i am 60! needless to say there were tears. they take excellent care of all the animals, do a great job educating people with the facts about wolves, coyotes, foxes, and bison.

My family and I have watched many generations of wolves at this wonderful facility. There are so many lies being spread about these amazing animals. This place is a treasure, because it tells people the truth.

Wolf park is a wonderful and education facility that loves their wolves and foxes. I've had the great opportunity to be face to face with many of the wolves and take part in photo seminars. All the staff and volunteers are wonderful. Highly recommend for anyone who has a love for wolves!!

Wolves are a part of our lives. The Creator put them here and we learn from Wolves and all other wildlife he created as well. Shame on all of you trophy hunters. We don't like you.

The wonderful and dedicated staff that work with the wolves make it a pleasure to visit their website as well as their facebook page. I live in South Africa where we do not really have wolves and I've been visiting their website for more than 10 years now (since the days of the late Tristan and Marion et al) and I've always been so impressed with them and the work that they do. I totally love the pictures of Monty Sloan. Great organisation!

Both my daughter and I have sponsored wolves at Wolf Park. After you attend a special training session you can go in with your wolf (with a highly trained Wolf Park Staffer also.) If your wolf isn't feeling sociable, they will take you in with another. It's an awesome experience for a wolf lover. I actually was kissed by my wolf Ayla! Even if you can afford to sponsor a wolf It's still a wonderful place to visit. The people there are friendly and very knowledgeable. This is not just a tourist trap - the people there really love wolves and have studied them for years and want to share all they have learned about these beautiful animals.

Not only are the staff at Wolf Park very knowledgeable about the candids at the park, they are also incredibly dedicated to caring for the animals and educating the public about them. No where else can you find a great team, who teaches about candid behavior and the management and socialization of captive wolves, while the public experiences the animals up close and personal.
Anna Grob

Their support of scouting makes them #! in my book. Not only is is a great facility as it, but they go our of their way to develop educational programming for children. Have fun and learn...that is what it's all about for my Girl Scouts.

I wish I had known about Wolf Park sooner. I sponsor Wotan and it is awesome to see the wonderful work this organization does for these animals. Great people taking care of these beautiful animals. I wish there were more organizations like this one across the country. Please support Wolf Park anyway possible, by sponsorship or any donation. Thank you for listening and check out Wolf Park!!!

We took our two children to Wolf Park this spring and it went above and beyond my expectations. We planned on visiting and seeing some animals and having a good time but the staff was so knowledgeable and really new the animals on a personal level. We were part of a tour that the park does many times a day, in which they walk the guests around the park and teach them about the wildlife that they have on the grounds. They don't just point and introduce us to the animals, they teach us. They explain the actions animals in the wild as well in captivity, they teach us new facts that aren't as well known and they inform us of the impact humankind is having on their natural environment. This was such an amazing experience that we even went back that evening for Howl Night and we learned even more about these amazing animals. We can't wait to go back and we are now planning our next visit.

This place is amazing, the staff is so friendly and informative! It is very clean and the wolves are very well taken care of. I learned a great deal about these amazing animals on my visit there and plan to go back.

Wolf Park is an amazing place! The staff and volunteers are all science based and use the socialized wolves, coyotes and foxes to help other scientists around the world better understand these creatures. Cognitive testing and other non invasive data is gathered on their populations. The animals are well cared for and look at the people and events help their as "environmental enrichment". I have been privileged to be associated and work with the animals and staff here for over 32 years. The place just keep getting better!

These wolves have always been a part of me. From celebrating the births of the wolf pups to mourning the losses of the beloved long term wolves. They bring joy to a sad day and the beauty and education provided on this species is exhilarating.

I am a big fan of Wolf Park! Monty Sloan your the best! I have 3 almost 4 soon Wolfy's & encourage everyone to visit this site. I learn even more knowledge that make's my pack complete.Not everyone is suitable as you demonstrate,But the Joy you bring to all..they get for a lifetime! I am pleased to rate 5 stars..You all far exceed in Wolf Park INC!

Wolves need all the protection they can get. Thank you for giving your wolves a safe haven. More people need to be educated about wolves and how important a species they are. Your sanctuary will show your wolf ambassadors to a wide variety of people. This will help their species by educating awareness of their plight in the wild.

I went here in the fall for the first time ever, and it was Soo amazing. The tour leaders are very knowledgeable and kind. The park is clean and well taken care of. Fun for all ages!

Wolf Park is a great place to visit. It is a learning experience for those not familiar with wolf behavior. The resident wolves are beautiful as are the buffalo and foxes. If one chooses to sponsor a wolf, they have access to personal meetings with the wolves. I truly love this place and treasure each visit.

My family and I LOVE visiting Wolf Park! Just a 10-minute drive outside of Lafayette, Wolf Park offers a unique and educational escape into nature! We particularly enjoy "Howl Night", where wolves get to strut their stuff, the staff give us a great debriefing on wolf behavior, and we ALL get to participate (even the neighboring dogs and coyotes can be heard joining in the distance). I'd recommend Wolf Park to anyone interested in these beautiful animals.

I love Wolf Park! They do a wonderful job of educating the public about wolves and their behavior and place in our ecosystem. They have wonderful staff and volunteers as well. Of course, my favorite part are the beautiful wolves. Love them! !
They are a worthy charity and have my full support.

Great park!! The animals are beautiful and well cared for. I love coming here to see the wolves! They have lots of great activities through the year to allow people to come and learn and enjoy these awesome animals. Thank you Wolf park for caring for all of them.

The Wolf Park is a great organization for wolves and humans! It is so important for people to be exposed to animals like wolves to see their true beauty and learn why it is so important for them to be protected. The park offers great events for humans from behind the scenes tour to howl nights with the wolves (I have personally been to both and theyre both great). You can tell that the staff really cares about their work and the animals they interact with. Definitely a very special place.

My first visit to Wolf Park was about 15 years ago when I was involved in Greyhound rescue. We brought all my children with. We were educated on this first visit on pack behavior (which was a great lesson, being I had 4 adopted greyhouds in our home, along with fosters). The wolves were stunning, and the volunteers were great and did a wonderful job. We learned so much! I have returned many times for visits, can't get enough! Wolves are essential. Thank you Wolf Park for all you do to educate the world on the truth of the beautiful wolf!

We visit Wolf park with our Girl Scout Troop. The Girls have so much fun learning about what the wolves eat and watching them.
I like that they give information so EVERYONE no matter age can understand and learn!
We are going to be setting up an overnight so the Girls can see the wolves actions at night.

I have never to Wolf Park but reading about them on Facebook I see the loving and caring people that dedicate their lives to helping people more understand these wonder animals. Glad they are their to educate the public. Thanks for all you do. Love wolves

Wolf Park is both an educational experience and a thrill every time I've visited. It's easy to see how dedicated the staff are, how much they love the animals they care for, and how much they believe in their mission to educate the public about the true nature of wolves and further our understanding of them at the same time.

While watching the wolves gambol about the staff members' legs, it was possible to see domesticated canine behavior in their movements, but also the much sterner, prototypical material, the pack mentality, the strength and instincts of hunters. While the staff seemed at ease they were always firm with the wolves, always careful to maintain the balance they must have worked for years to achieve.

Bringing children to see these wolves up close, to prepare food for them, is something I wish every parent could do at some point. Both generations need to hear the message Wolf Park has for us, whether it's spoken explicitly or observed implicitly.

We as Human Species "SERIOUSLY" need to Educate millions on people to save "MANKIND"! This killing of Wolves, Coyotes & so many other Wildlife Predators "MUST STOP" or Mankind will become "EXTINCTED" in the Future. This Maddness of killing all the Predators & placing Livestock on Public land sold by the Government it a Perfect Combination of promoting Diseases that will cause "PLAGUE's" of thousands of Viruses ( Like Ebola & MAD Cow) to the Human Race. without Predators to weed out and destroy the sick & diseased Elk & deer & others, Livestock will be exposed to Diseases from contact with diseased animals in the wild. Ranchers will sale their sick & diseased Livestock and corporations will process diseased meat to people to eat without knowing it until it's too late.

While my son was growing up, we made a number of visits to Wolf Park for tours and Howl Nights. When a vacancy opened up for a Head Counselor of Summer Camps, I jumped at the opportunity to work at the park. I've always been impressed by the quality of care the animals receive and that the animals' best interests is always #1. Now that I've been running the camp program for three years and have had the opportunity to see the behind the scenes operations of the park, I can still say that they are top notch in their knowledge and genuine care of the wolves, foxes, coyotes and bison. I recommend you visit the park and become members, enroll your children/grandchildren in camp, and sponsor one or more of our animals so you can go in and visit "your" animal. The gift shop has quality gifts and mementoes of your visit. Come visit our new red fox, Scarlette. She is awesome! Hope to see you at Wolf Park!!!

I have supported Wolf Park for two decades because of their mission to save wolves, foxes, coyotes, provide ample enrichment for the animals, education and fun events for visitors. I loved howl night and getting to meet my wolves. Sponsors get regular updates.

We love the Wolf Park. Unfortunately, not as many people in Indiana know about it outside of the local area. We've been to several events, and howling with the wolves is always a favorite for kids (and parents). The staff here has always been great, and they answer a ton of questions for the visitors. The admission is cheap, and they have an enclosed viewing room in addition to the bleachers in case of bad weather.

Because we live in Indianapolis, we typically try to time our visits with other events in the Lafayette area and a visit to Prophetstown State Park or some of the local memorials. Wolf Park is appropriate for all ages, and would probably make for a unique and fun date night. Their website lists lots of events, so there is almost always something going on.

I think it was deplorable what the white man did to this beautiful animals to be begin with when they came to America and Canada. They not have to hunt just about extinction. They are for a purpose just like us.

Wolves and their packs are very important to our ecosystem.

I've visited Wolf Park twice and plan to go back in the future when I visit Lafayette. The tours/talks are interesting and you're sure to learn something new. The staff is wonderful. The first time I went, I figured it would be interesting, but didn't think I'd want to be a regular visitor. Boy, was I wrong! Wolf Park is truly a hidden treasure. Don't miss it!

I luv Wolf Park it helps preserve Wolve's, & helps teach people about Wolves & nature! Please help support them, every penny helps!!

A long time ago I sponsored the release of two wolves being introduced to Yellowstone National Park. Imagine my surprised when I learned of the research center in my own state. I scheduled a meeting and had a VIP tour which I became a member and sponsor of a pup named Marion. For many years we supported her and made quarterly trips up to see her. It is a great facility, well trained staff and your chance to see wolves among other animals. Monty's photography is also awesome and he holds seminars. Please visit and make donations. I encourage you to sponsor as well. I wish I could do more.

My name is Carole and my husband and I went to spend the day at CWWC outside of Colorado Springs a little over a year ago. It was the most wonderful experience in our lives. We spent the day on a wonderful walk, one on one experience inside with the wolves and a photo session, a moonlight walk and a educational group talk around a huge fire pit. It was a day i will never forget. I spent over $600 willingly to get gifts, mementos, and sponsor a few of the wolves at the center. I would never use that money for anything more worthy than that day. We had a day and experience that will for ever change our lives. We plan on returning every year at least once and keep up with what's happening at the center and around the world. We are very proud to not only be an advocate and and supporter of such a well organized and exceptional establishment. Thank you for all you do!

I first learned of Wolf Park well over 10 years ago and I've been a fan ever since. You come to completely understand the wolf and to appreciate them! Being a photographer, the opportunity to photograph wolves has been one of the highlights of my life! Now I finally know and understand wolves and I totally love them. I can value their role and appreciate this majestic creature! Wolf Park is a research facility that educates the public so that we can understand and not hate wolves. I really cannot put into words how deeply I feel about the work that they do and how I feel about these wolves. The wolves themselves have become my friends. To lose them in death has been simply devastating! Wolf Park and the wolves have enriched my life in so many ways...too numerous too count! I've been a member for many years, an active photographer for many years and have talked to many people about this great facility and about wolves. How do you sum up something that has touched your heart so much? I don't know how to!

My wife and I love and adore wolves. We went to a "day with the wolves" seminar and it was amazing. We got to meet almost every one of the wolves and got many wolf kisses. I will do again. I would recommend it to anyone who loves wolves. It is cheap to take a walking tour too. I can't wait to go back.

Wolf Park is an amazing place where people can go to observe, interact with and learn more about wolves!

I drove here from Wisconsin to attend their annual Turkey Toss. I'd never seen grey wolves in person, but they were so lovely! The staff was very well informed and just as friendly. I'd go every day if I could. I certainly miss watching Daphne bully her penmates out of food!

What an incredible place! They do so much to educate people about a terribly misunderstood species. Socializing their wolves to humans and allowing interaction with sponsors sets them apart from zoos. Their wolves are true ambassadors of the species.

I have always loved wolves. As a child, I rooted for the wolf in "Little Red" and "The Three Pigs." I first saw one in captivity when I was six, and have wanted to pet one ever since. Because of Wolf Park, I was able to realize this dream. Not only did I get to pet one, but three! I even received lovely wolf kisses. The experience was awe-inspiring. The required safety program, prior to entering the enclosure was comprehensive and informative.

My husband had promised to take me to Wolf Park; however, he died before we could go. I went for a visit and fell in love with the wolves and the whole experience. It is so educational and I learned so very much about wolves, coyotes and foxes. I wound up volunteering for 7 years until I moved to the UK after marrying a Brit. I cannot begin to tell you the feeling when you walk into an enclosure with the wolves. One time they were in a circle around me and did a group howl. Absolutely thrilling. Everyone who works at the Park does it because they love the animals and take such wonderful care of them. Evening carrying buckets of water to them in the winter when it freezes. It is a very special place.

Took my son's there for Wolf howl, we were all amazed. What a great place

Wolf Park is a place we love to take our daughter and son! Wonderful Park and staff, always well kept! Animals seems so content and the information given is plentiful! We would suggest this park to anyone, all ages! True diamond in the rough!

This place really helps the wolves. Wolves are first dogs and we are responsible for their continued existence.

I discovered Wolf Park entirely by accident while planning a trip to visit relatives. I *intentionally* planned another trip "to visit relatives", so we had an excuse to go back. Hmm, I think we may need to visit those relatives again. Lol. It's a wonderful experience for the whole family! I *highly* recommend it!

My son loves wolves. We found this sanctuary that cares for wolves, foxes, and buffalo! You can see them up close in a nice field area. Their enclosures are huge and natural. The tour was great. Very knowledgeable staff. Nice gift shop too. We hope to visit again.

A teacher friend told me of this place. She had taken her own children there nearly 20 years ago. We were happy to find it in operation and I took my twin daughters there last summer. We live 4 hours away and have been back 2 other times and plan to go again soon before the winter. My girls learned so much from their camp and our own experiences there from the workers. They have done great things in studies/research and to inspire young people to become advocates for wolves! Thank you for all the dedication and hard work you do!!!!!!!!!!

We have visited Wolf Park many times, each time learning more about these wonderful animals than we ever expected to. The volunteers there really take the time to introduce the wolves to the public. They seem to really love being a part of that community. Every time we leave there, we feel as if we're a part of their family! We truly enjoy visiting with the wolves, and seeing them in their habitat.

Wolf Park is a wonderful educational facility for we humans can learn so much about the wolves place in the world.

I frequently (daily) visit the webpages of Wolf Park and it feels like I am there with the staff and the wolfs and foxes. All the knowledge and enthusiasm jumps of the pages. I will visit the park in person some day, I just have to. Even if it is a gigantic trip from The Netherlands to the US.

I can't say enough great things about Wolf Park. The staff members are extremely friendly and amazingly knowledgeable. There has never been I time that they haven't been able to answer any questions I had. I had the pleasure of spending the day with Mrs. Goodman and Mr. Slone. To see these wonderful people educate the public about wolves, their habitats, and behavior was awe inspiring. The most impressive thing is the way they love the wolves at Wolf Park. You really get to see the bond between human and wolf. Wolf Park is an excellent place and really does give me hope that through education, wolves can be reintroduced to an environment and people will not feel they have to be hunted down. I can't wait till I can go back. Wolf Park is fantastic!
Regina Work

We have visited the Wolf Park on a number of occasions - often with family and friends from out of state - and each time has been great. The staff are incredibly knowledgable, interesting and engaging. Everyone in the group tours that we have done seem to enjoy the talks too - especially howling along with the coyote! The park does an outstanding job of educating the public and caring for the animals!

My brother loves wolves, so we traveled several hours to enjoy this place. The guided tour was great, and we learned a lot of things.

Wolf Park is an incredible place. I heard about it as a student at Purdue, ended up spending 2 years learning about wolves and volunteering with their veterinarian as I could. I am now in vet school and still tell people about this place all of the time as an example of a very well run educational facility that takes wonderful care of their animals.

Wolf Park is an amazing facility that allows the public to view the animals, students from all over the world to participate in internships, and others to learn and study animal behavior. The animals are clearly the priority for the caring and very knowledgeable staff. The park welcomes children and families to participate in fun, holiday themed activities, thus making learning about animals an enjoyable and entertaining activity. Although my education and career path are not of an animal behavior nature, I enjoy attending the 3 day seminars they frequently offer which include non-staff guest speakers. The seminars I have attended have given me a wealth of information in understading and relatng to my own pet (non-wolf) dogs behaviors.

I have visited Wolf Park with family and friends and have a deep respect for the people who research and take care of the wolves. The Volunteers are amazing and knowledgeable; I have learned so much about the wolves' behaviors and why. I believe all living things are part of the natural order of our beautiful World and sustaining all life sustains humans too. it's so good to have a place like Wolf Park for kids to learn the importance of taking care of these magnificent creatures and how they relate to our well being. Thank you Wolf Park for all you do!

I Love Wolf Park !!! I Love Howlin Wolf's Blues Music !!! I Love the wolves howling in the mountains !!! Especially the one on the tiptop sillouettin on the full moonrise!!!

Wolf Park does such valuable work to help get the word out on what is happening for the wolves. Not just the ones they care for but what is needed legislatively. I love getting the information and the amazing photos of the wolves.

Thank you for what you do you are needed!!

I was saddened to see how little Wolf Park can afford to spend on visitor facilities. They're fine, with a drcent gift shop, but the place needs our donations and support to grow and improve and become even better. You go for the wolves and they are magnificent and beautiful and huge and frightening all at once. My only regret is not having more $$ to donate. What a wonderful opportunity, andvwe will go again.

Wolf Park is a phenomenal educational experience and allows visitors to become more acquainted with this often misunderstood creature. I was honored to have been given the experience as a young woman and now, as a mother, I was delighted to see the awe on my daughter's face when she saw these beautiful creatures so close. Thank you, Wolf Park, for all you do.

Wolf Park does a fantastic job of educating the public about these magnificent creatures. And when you sponsor a wolf you get to touch one. It's an awesome experience.

If you already love wolves, you will love them even more after a visit to Wolf Park. If you are ambivalent, I believe that these lovely creatures (foxes and coyotes, too) will win you over for life. You'll love Wolf Park. It's a wonderful, and inexpensive way to spend the day. And be sure to stick around for howl night! You'll be amazed.

Wolf Park is one of the strongest, most educational, and most exciting non profits I have encountered in Indiana. They are leaders in ecological educational outreach, something all communities (especially rural ones) desperately need. They have a dedicated, passionate staff and offer amazing care for their animals.

Wolf Park is an amazing place! The staff is so dedicated to wolf preservation and education and obviously love all of the animals there. My experience was exemplary and they went out of their way to provide personal instruction and guarantee the safety of all people at the seminar that day. I had a wonderful time meeting the wolves and the foxes and touring the grounds. The video presentation was also very well done. I will be returning again many times. Thank you Ms. Goodman & Wolf Park staff!

The Wolf Park is a wonderful facility for educating people about wolves. I was a volunteer there long ago and on a recent return research trip, the staff members were very accommodating and open, answering all my questions and letting me tag along while they cared for the wolves. I'll be back soon.

Wolf Park does plays a great role in helping to not only saves our precious wolf populations, but also helps to educate the world in how precious and valuable the wolf is to our world at large.

Wolf Park allows me to learn how to help endangered species, to do the same in my country, Peru. Here´s, due to our past, even when people want to help, they express it using violence. Communication, making people feel well, touching their hearts and at the same time making them understand, making us be more rational, is the best way to preserve nature and learn about coexisting.

I attended a three day seminar at Wolf Park in 2011. It was the best wolf experience I had. This facility does such a good job educating the public on wolf behavior through lecture and a hands on experience so anyone can walk away having a better understanding and respect for the wolf. If you're interested in wolves or canines in general this facility offers one of the best canine/wolf behavior seminars. This is a definite must see.

I have always enjoyed visiting the Wolf Park. It's a beautiful, peace place to be. The staff is helpful and obviously devoted to the wolves and other animals. I wish more people knew about and enjoyed the park.

My oldest child loves animals and this was an awesome way for him to see and learn about wolves. The staff was very nice and answered all his questions!

We just visited wolf park in July for the first time, and will definitely go back soon. All the volunteers were friendly and very knowledgeable, and we also enjoyed watching the wolves interact with the photographer. They really seem to love him. The wolves seem very well taken care of. The volunteers seemed to really enjoy being there, and that is so wonderful to see.

My husband Richard's and my relationship with Wolf Park goes back many years. It all began with our love of wolves and our desire to see the myth of "The Big, Bad Wolf" expunged. I am a professional illustrator and spent a week at Wolf Park studying and sketching a dozen of the pack members to produce a portfolio called "The Wolves of Wolf Park." There is no describing what an awe-inspiring experience it was. I got to know these magnificent animals individually and to study their behavior in as close to natural conditions as possible. Howling with them on a starry night as I sat by a bonfire with a gathering of the park's helpers is a magical memory I will cherish for life. Wolf Park educates, raises awareness, busts misconceptions about and above all helps the survival chances of Canis Lupus, the great ancestor of all our beloved domesticated dogs. Their work, done with absolute love and respect, is essential.

Participating in HOWL NIGHT is one of the most exciting things ever!! It's hauntingly beautiful and so memorable. Wolf Park is a treasure! We can look at wolves in a natural setting and watch how they interact up close. We learn so much every time we visit.

Wolfpark is an amazing place! I have been there several times over the last 20 years. I remember the joy when new pups arrive and I have cried with the passing of each wolf I have gotten to know. The wolves, coyotes, and foxes are very well cared for and well socialized. The staff love the wolves and are very well versed in wolf management and care. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in wolves. The sound of the wolves howling at night is one of the most amazing sounds I have ever heard. I'm not sure where the poster who gave Wolfpark 2 stars was actually at, but everything she said I have never experienced. The only thing I can think of is she was talking to a new intern. It's a place I will always highly recommend!

I was there seventeen years ago an loved it they do the best care of the wolves it's the best park in the park in the country

I live in South Africa and visited Wolf Park many years ago. I am fascinated at the progress at Wolf Park since those early days, Keep up the good work.
All I can tell you is, for me as a Dog Training Instructor, it was a life changing experience. To be able to see and experience the Wolves at Wolf Park and how it helped me in my profession as a Dog Training Instructor.
It was an unbelievable experience to be able to interact with the Wolves and learn about them from the experts in that field, The Late Great Dr. Eric Klinghammer, Pat Good, Monty Sloan and all the other staff that made it such an experience.
Keep up the Good Work and May you be Blessed with Many, Many More years of your work to preserve the Wolf.
Once Again, Thank you for the Fantastic Experience.
I will recommend that experience to each and everyone out there.

I have very mixed feelings about Wolf Park. We were there when they had fox kits and they were being hand raised. I asked the woman who seemed to be in charge--she was greasy-haired, braless and barefoot--and she said they came from a breeding program. Essentially, they were bought from a "puppy mill" type situation that specializes in exotics. That was NOT the answer I was expecting. The woman who was sitting in fox urine seemed annoyed that I dared to ask where the fox kits came from instead of just accepting that they were there being hand raised. I even asked what happens to the moms and she said she didn't know. A little horrifying for a place that is supposed to be about the well-being of these animals.

Their youngest wolves have a lot of health issues caused by bad breeding. Again, not what I was expecting to hear. I don't know if it's a lack of funding or a lack of caring, but we were there twice in the last ten years and after the last visit we are officially done with Wolf Park. If you choose to visit, ask lots of questions. People need to know about this place, both the good and the bad.

I enjoy all the information that wolf park has to offer. The people there take very good care of all these wolves and make sure they get everything they need.You can even sponsor a wolf and actually go into the cage with them and get to know them and all their personalities that's the best part. Also there's a tour they give to see all the different wolves,coyotes,bison,and foxes. I highly recommend going to wolf park and learning about them its well worth it

My high school biology teacher, Mr. Weiss, used to take his classes to Wolf Park. We studied the wolves and the inner workings of the pack during the semester and we would ultimately end up at the park itself to observe and learn for a day. I went in 1991 and remember the day my class visited the park with Mr. Weiss to this very day. I even remember the names of the wolves and their ranking in the pack. Imbo, Chinook, Altaire, Ursa, Vega...all still in my mind's eye. For years I kept my detailed notes from that semester and that field trip just so I could look back and recall that day. I wasn't a great student in high school, as a matter of fact, when I visited the park my senior year, I was pregnant with my daughter, school wasn't a priority for me but that trip sparked an interest in me that has stayed with me over the years. My love for nature, biology and wolves was sparked in a classroom and was sealed at Wolf Park. It's such an amazing place and it truly, truly changed my life 23 years ago.

Wolf Park is dedicated to the study of wolves, to educating the public about them, and to ensuring they are successfully reintroduced to the wild. They have a captive pack which they keep in conditions as closely resembling the wild habitat as possible. They have done a lot of work with the Yellowstone reintroduction. Igreatly enjoyed visiting the park and learning about wolves and their work.

great experience be thankful you got there to basque in their presence.learn about wolves and talk to the keepers.beware you may just like it and want to do it again

I have loved wolves all my life and have been going here frequently throughout my life. Wolf Park is very reasonably priced and they have awesome membership prices and perks. They also have a lot of great learning programs for both kids and adults throughout the year. Big shout out to the staff as well with their knowledge that they are able to share with the community.

I LOVE this organization! It brings knowledge to everyone. Knowledge is the key to so much. People have to understand the world in which they are living to be able to help and do their share! Thank you for sharing

I have been drawn to wolves my entire life.. visited wolf park once many years ago.. then 2 years ago I signed up for a photo work shop w Monty Sloan. Was a wonderful learning experience. I am going back this Oct for another shoot. The people there are so knowledgeable and helpful. This made my dream come true and standing among the wolves in the enclosure is a feeling nothing will ever compare to. overwhelming so much I cried. I would like to thank each and every one of them for their support and dedication to the wolves.

Wolf Park is the best place to experience and learn about wolves. They also have bison, coyote and fox. The staff are very knowledgeable and the grounds are beautiful. There is a fabulous gift shop as well. Wolf Park does not disappoint! If you love wolves as much as I do, this is a must!!!!

I have had a lifelong fascination with wolves, but I did not get to Wolf Park to feed that interest until I was in my 60s and lived many states away. I'm sorry I waited that long, but it was more than worth the wait. The magnificent animals who live and thrive there, along with the dedicated, enthusiastic and well-educated staff who are more than willing to share their knowledge with others, made my 3-day visit more than I ever imagined possible. What I learned was remarkable, though not surprisingly the highlight of the journey was quality time spent up close with the wolves themselves. I've been a card carrying, paid-up member of Wolf Park ever since. I donate when I can, and look forward to my next visit!

Wolf Park made my dream come true. When I was about 7 years old my class took a field trip up to the park, and they debunked all the fairytale horror stories that surrounded wolves. I instantly fell in love with those "huge dogs" behind the fence and desperately wanted to pet one. I spent the next 11 years learning everything that I could about wolves, even going so far as to travel out to Yellowstone twice in hopes that I'd see a wild wolf. I was lucky enough to catch a quick glimpse of one through some binoculars, and though it was super cool to see a wolf in its natural habit, I still had that wish to pet one.

When I turned 18, I was able to sponsor a wolf at Wolf Park and go into her enclosure. The staff did an amazing job preparing me before I went in, showing me a video of wolf body/facial expressions and how to act around the animals. They took great care to make sure that I was safe as well as making sure the animal was comfortable. The specific wolf that I sponsored was a very shy girl who preferred to keep her distance from new comers. The staff informed me that there was a very good chance that she wouldn't come up to me and that they wouldn't force her. I accepted this, and as I entered the enclosure I kept my distance from her and knelt on the ground as I was instructed. The staff waited next to me, calling to her a bit (she loved the staff members who had come into the enclosure with me, so she was debating the pros and cons of coming over to us ;) ). Eventually she worked up the courage to come over, sniff me, and let me pet her. I would have never gotten to have such a wonderful experience if it hadn't been for the amazing staff at this truly unique park.

I Volunteered at Wolf Park in April 2013 after months of searching for such a park, I had found many reviews on websites that promoted Wolf Park's research and their experiences.

I met so many awesome and amazing people during my short stay, ones that i could never forget.

Working with the Wolves was one of the best experiences of my life, especially the puppies (Fiona, Bicho and Kanti) whom turned 1 year old during my stay, massive birthday celebrations took place around the whole park.

My first experience at Wolf Park was as an intern. I can honestly say that I have never met a group of people more dedicated to education about wild canids (wolves, foxes, and coyotes). The Park goes above an beyond what is necessary and/or required for public safety while also ensuring that visitors get to see wild canids up close. I would recommend a visit to Wolf Park to anyone. For those who want to learn a little more, volunteer and internship opportunities are well worth it.

I was lucky enough to take part in Wolf Park's Internship Programme in summer 2003. I spent 3 months working for the park and learning about wolf behaviour, ecology, recovery and conservation. I also had the amazing opportunity to work with a hugely dedicated team of staff members who are passionate about the conservation and protection of this species. They work tirelessly to promote understanding of this sometimes controversial animal with the ambassador wolves that live there. They provide a unique education resource for many and have visitors travel from all over the world to see their work and learn from their research.

Home to wolves, foxes, coyotes and bison, Wolf Park is easily one of the best facilities I have seen and had the pleasure of working for.

They provide tours, lectures and a huge range of courses to help people better understand behaviour. For a lucky few, there is also the opportunity to interact with some of the wolves at the park to further this understanding and connection.

I have revisited the park 4 times in 2007, 2010, 2011 & 2013 (travelling from the UK each time) both to volunteer and conduct research into what visitors learn from their experience there. You can find more details about my recent interviews which were conducted at the park via my blog:

http://wildlifebyjo.wordpress.com/

http://wildlifebyjo.wordpress.com/2014/01/02/managing-wolves-an-interview-with-dana-drenzek-from-wolf-park/

http://wildlifebyjo.wordpress.com/2013/10/25/wolf-park-what-the-visitors-think/

http://wildlifebyjo.wordpress.com/2013/10/16/wolf-park-a-volunteers-perspective/

http://wildlifebyjo.wordpress.com/2013/10/05/a-day-with-wolves/

Wolf Park is a very special place and one which has had a lasting impact on my life and career choices. I would not hesitate to visit again.
http://wildlifebyjo.wordpress.com/2013/10/09/an-interview-with-patrick/

http://wildlifebyjo.wordpress.com/2013/10/15/a-day-with-wolves-and-pat-goodmann/

I was an intern for three months during 2004 and it was an amazing and very educational time. The resident staff is extremely knowledgable in the field of animal behaviour and I learned so much about ethological studies in general and canine behaviour in particular. They offered guided tours, behaviour demonstrations, wolf-bison interaction demo (which most often was the best opportunity to watch both wolves and bison eating apples (tossed to the bison) side by side, as the bison are too big for 2-3 wolves to handle in the middle of the day) and the ever popular Howl Night that attracted solid crowds every Friday and Saturday evening. I consider myself very lucky to have been given the opportunity to work and study in such wonderful settings!

After my stay at Wolf Park, I conducted an environmental enrichment study on a captive pack of wolves at a zoo in the U.K. as a part of my degree. Those wolves were non-socialized and the difference in behavioural spectra between the UK and Wolf Park wolves was striking. The wolves in the UK hardly did anything but run to the far-end of their enclosure when visitors passed by and had almost no interactions among the pack during visiting hours. It was extremely rare to see them at a full rest with their head down, lying on their sides. This was ABSOLUTELY NOT the case with the wolves at Wolf Park, where we were able to observe relaxed wolves, interactive behaviours and it wasn't until I spent time at the other zoo that I fully realised how much these animals benefit from being socialized when in a captive setting.

Having socialized animals opens up a whole new tool box for keeping captive animals from getting bored in their surroundings, something that is often painfully obvious in traditional zoos. At Wolf Park, staff can interact with the wolves and apply some training methods to keep the wolves interested and enriched and relaxed around human presence. This is key to keep stress levels low and stereotypic behaviours at bay. Cortisol analyses of Wolf Park wolves compared to non-socialized wolves also confirmed that non-socialized wolves are much more stressed. I'm glad to say that zoos in Sweden have started to catch up and the use of, for example, clicker-training based exercises to provide behavioural enrichment is becoming ever more common also among non-socialized animals.
The canine behaviour lessons and the training methods that I learned at Wolf Park have held up all these years, also in my role as a dog owner. I can recommend attending seminars and training courses that Wolf Park organizes as you are likely to come out the other end much more knowledgable and with new perspectives on animal behaviour and animal handling.

Wolf Park provides a great visitor experience, a quite unique opportunity to observe wolves behaving like wolves, and the opportunity to learn an immense amount about wolves and canine behaviour! I would recommend it to each and everyone who have ever considered going there, as visitors and/or as interns, practicums and volunteers.

When I moved to the Lafayette area in late 2004 to work at Purdue (Biomedical), I saw signs for Wolf Park and went to visit over the Christmas Holidays. In years past, I had visited and been a sponsor at other wolf-related facilities, so knew a bit about wolves, behavior studies, ecology, and more. By the time my tour ended, I was impressed enough that I signed up as a volunteer that day.

The facility has acreage not only to support it's main pack in style, but to provide a retirement community and a buffer against future urban growth. Unlike the wild, where adult wolves who are forced out of the pack (essentially to die) for reasons of age or social incompatibility, Wolf Park provides space where they can live long and happy lives. While it can't allow dispersal by young wolves to create new packs, it can provide the opportunity for evolving pack dynamics to take place. While the evolving main pack makes use of the large enclosure (app. 7 acres), those voted out of the pack have enclosures of varying sizes to allow them to form mini-packs or be by themselves. Smaller enclosures are used for those elderly or sick so they don't have to move far for food or water, while allowing staff and volunteers to monitor them closely. Larger enclosures can easily handle groups of three or even four at need; and, it should be noted that those in the retirement community get to choose their companions.

Wolf Park has also been in the forefront of efforts to prevent inbreeding not just at the Park, but at wolf facilities nationwide. Despite any ignorant comments you may read, the wolves at Wolf Park do not come from a single pair. If you listen, or do even a small bit of research online, you will find that Wolf Park is part of a network that shares both genealogical information on the wolves, as well as wolf pups, with other accredited facilities. This helps ensure a lack of inbreeding as well as helping other facilities with responsible breeding and growth.

Sadly, the wolf-bison demonstrations at Wolf Park have been halted due to what I personally regard as yet another ignorant complaint (complaint may have been filed by someone who never visited the Park). In the wild, it usually takes six or more adult wolves to bring down even a small, sick, or injured bison. At Wolf Park, the practice was to take a couple of wolves in with the bison so they could act on their natural instincts to track, explore, and do the opening phases of how they would hunt in the wild. This allowed them a more natural life, posed effectively no danger to the bison, and minimal danger to the wolves. It did not seem to stress the bison on the days they agreed to take part, and I would note that many days the wolves either preferred to explore and hunt smaller game (moles, voles, and mice) or both parties seemed to feel it was too hot to do anything other than cool off in the water. Bison watering troughs make dandy wolf swimming pools as it turns out. There is a LOT more I could say on this subject, and if you are interested the staff can go into detail on activities, studies, and more if you want facts rather than emotions.

A great deal of research does take place in the park, and if you actually listen to what is said, you can find out about those published studies. These range from studies on other canids (foxes and coyotes) to intelligence tests on the wolves. The behavior studies (ethology for the uninformed) are a backbone of the research undertaken by Park founder, the late Erich Klinghammer. In fact, if you actually listen to what is said, you might find that several leaders in wolf conservation and study efforts got their start at Wolf Park, at least one rather well-known (and respected) researcher was himself a puppy "mom" many years back.

If you want to hold to romantic and ignorant notions of wolves as paragons of virtue, monogamous, and other tripe, then Wolf Park is not the place for you.

If you actually care to listen and learn, and deal with facts, then you can learn a great deal about wolf behavior, language, and how some of that translates to other canids including dogs. We can and do get them to howl, but also note that there is often a fairly regular and set amount of time that passes between howling sessions. Want to know more about it, then ask and I'm sure that any staff member or volunteer will tell you all you want to know about what we jokingly refer to as "recharging the howl battery." In fact, if you have questions we are very good about getting those answered by people who have decades of experience with wolves and animal behavior. Want to learn even more? Then sign up for one of the many special lectures and sessions done by staff and outside experts in everything from wolves to dog training.

There is much to learn at Wolf Park if you will listen and participate. Bring a sense of humor, a sense of adventure, and be willing to consider new information, and you will have a great time and come away much the richer. If not, that's your loss and harmful to real efforts to save and protect our environment.

Oh, and to answer the question I'm most often asked at the Park: do I trust the wolves? Yes, I do. I trust them to be wolves, and treat them with the respect and care that deserves. Only a fool (or the sadly underinformed) would try to treat them as a dog, or think that we do so. To answer the second-most asked question, I personally do think they have a sense of humor, and it is low (gotcha). There have been no formal studies in this regard, so my take is purely anecdotal, but...

Come listen, learn, and make up your own mind about the Park and the questions of the day.

I was accepted as an extern in March 2013. A place with wolves, coyotes, foxes, bisons, big field and friendly people is just awesome. The staffs and senior volulnteers are all welcoming and willing to give us full assisstance. We were offered lots of chances to participate in daily park-maintaining activities, from ground cleaning to interacting with wolves. I felt considered and well-treated as an amateur and non-native English speaker (I came from Taiwan). It's a wonderful place and I have arranged my second visit!

Wolf Park is an incredible organization, and one of the only places in the United States with in-depth research and observation of captive wolves. I completed two internships here, one during the Winter Season and one during the Summer, and it absolutely changed my life, and left me with a strong dedication to pursuing scientifically-informed conservation.
All the animals are pretty much treated like kings. The park only breeds with other organizations with a good track record of socializing and taking care of their animals. Every species, save the bison, are hand-raised and smothered with love from 10 days old. Wolf Park has pursued and accomplished some amazing advances towards socializing animals, which allows interaction between all kinds of people and these fascinating predators.
On top of that, the park is focused equally on research and education. Tours and demonstrations are packed full of information. A sign of a good organization is how long its staff stick around, and most of Wolf Park's staff are in for life. The volunteers are equally dedicated, and any one of them know as much as ecology as most grad students, and are so happy to share everything they know.
The park is small, and completely independent of government funds. They do incredibly with the resources they have, and have been included in some fascinating research in the 40 years they've been open. In all that time, the park has never experienced a critical injury between humans and wolves, and continually provided an incredible opportunity for both scientists and the public.

I have completed two internships at Wolf Park, as well as travelled from Boston, MA to Indiana many times over the past 7 years in order to volunteer. That's right, my idea of a vacation is volunteering at Wolf Park. You could not find a more dedicated group of people than the staff, interns, and volunteers at Wolf Park. The park was initially started as a research facility to study animal behavior, in this case, wolves and other wild canids. Wolf Park has contributed amazing research in the field of ethology, and many wolf centers throughout the country have used Wolf Park as a model for their own facilities. It also contributes public education programs for visitors, including public and private tours. The wolves at Wolf Park are socialized, meaning they are used to having people around. This is very helpful in allowing them to be viewed by complete strangers without being stressed out, also for checking their overall health, and creating opportunities for behavior enrichment. This does not in any way mean they are pets or even that they act like dogs. If anything, dogs exhibit aspects of wolf behavior. Wolf Park did organize wolf-bison demonstrations for many years, by placing two or three wolves into a large enclosure with their bison herd. A healthy bison has nothing to fear from wolves, and while the wolves would show interest and occasionally test the bison, neither species ever inflicted any serious harm upon the other. The demonstrations ended recently after a complaint was made, and the USDA (needlessly, in many peoples' opinions) prohibited such interactions from taking place. Another neat things about the park is that the bloodline found in the most recent generation of pups can be traced back to the original wolves forty years ago. That's quite an accomplishment! Wolves have also been brought in from other wildlife centers to encourage genetic diversity, and while some wolves will mate with siblings given the choice, steps are taken (such as sterilization) to prohibit too much inbreeding. Wolf Park has contributed to wolf research in the wild through their own behavior research, and it is a valuable educational facility, as well as a great place for families to come and learn more about an animal that few people ever get to see up close.

I first learned of Wolf Park in a newspaper article. My first visit was to a Howl Night in January. There weren't many people but the staff gave a wonderful presentation. I knew I wanted to come back. I became an intern the next summer. I learned so much about wolves, their status and behaviors in the wild compared to captivity, as well as how new research of wild wolves had changed through the decades and how it compares to what we thought we knew from captive behaviors. I continued to volunteer as well as complete two additional summer internships. I had the privilege of being a "puppy mom" for the two wonderful coyotes who live at the park. Wolf Park animals are socialized to humans from the time they are small puppies. The people who are with them constantly and care for them as puppies are referred to as puppy moms. It leads to less stress during their lives since they aren't afraid of humans and many look forward to interactions. It is a great asset in their long term health care. The staff is very knowledgeable and they care greatly for the animals.

I've also had the opportunity to hear great presentations by experts like Doug Smith (the head of the wolf recovery in Yellowstone) and Ray Coppinger (biologist) at Wolf Park.

It is a beautiful and wonderful thing to be standing in the park when the wolves begin to howl. It's a wonderful place to learn not only the science of wolves, but to see them for what they are beyond the myths and the legends.

All that I learned at Wolf Park helped me reach my goal of a career in captive wildlife care.

I completed a three month Summer internship in 2013 and had an absolutely amazing time!
There are wolves, bison, coyotes and red and grey foxes. The grey foxes were still kits when I went, so I was able to help socialise them. All the animals at Wolf Park are socialised. This creates a better experience for the public, since the animals are not afraid to come up to the fence!
All the staff and other volunteers are so welcoming and I felt very comfortable very quickly. The amount of things I learnt about wolves was incredible. Educating and interacting with the public was great fun, although i must admit I was quite scared about giving my first tour. Though it was hard work, it was very rewarding and I would truly recommend it.
I will treasure these memories forever.
Thanks Wolf Park!

My first clue that Wolf Park wasn't the experience I thought it would be was when we were waiting for the tour and our guide was speaking to the couple in front of us about the bison they have on site there. She said that they used to have times where they would allow the bison and wolves to interact... they would let the wolves hunt the bison and then the bison would attack the wolves. Our guide explained that 'unfortunately' they had to stop this because someone uploaded a video to the internet and the government told them they couldn't allow incompatible species to interact. I was horrified, and the guide commiserated with the couple about how the government sticks its nose into things it shouldn't.

My next big clue, and probably more important than they way they treat the wolves like pet dogs, was that when asked where they got all the wolves, our guide responded that they all came from one original pair. THEY BREED SIBLINGS and now the latest pups were born with cataracts and a couple of them had to have surgery. I don't care if this is how wolves act in the wild, I think this is a horrible practice in a facility that is emphasizing research and education. Go rescue some wolves.

While the facility as a whole is very large, the wolves were divided up into small groups, or singly, and in relatively small enclosures.

Their idea of research is putting ground dwelling and tree dwelling fox together so 'we can see what happens.'

We were told they don't encourage the wolves to howl because they felt it 'strained their vocal cords.'

I could go on and on, but if you feel you must go there, please view this place with open eyes and I'm sure you will feel as heartsick as I still do, weeks later.

I did a 3 month intership back in 2003 at the park. It was an amazing experience that I will always remember - the interaction with the animals along with educating others through tours. It was hard work but so rewarding, I would highly recommend to anyone who is passionate about American canids to either visit, sponsor or undertake one of their volunteer programs. I return to the park when I can - an unbelieveable experience. Also a great opppertunity for photo ops as the animals are hand reared so are happy to watch their 'human TV' and come close to the enclosure fences for a better view. Aling with wolves you can see coyotes, foxes and a herd of bison. During the main open season they even do a wolf-bison demonstration where it is explained that the predator-prey ratio ensures that the wolves are unable to bring down a healthy adult bison. instead you get to see the testing behaviour of the wolf, looking for weakness and the herd in return chase off any wolf whom may come too close. This park captures the imagination of the young who may not otherwise get to see one of their countries natural predators up close - you can even ask them to howl!

I've taken my Girl Scouts to Wolf Park twice. They love Wolf Park and I love Wolf Park. There's no place better to learn about predators and prey, and the staff and grounds are impressive. I would absolutely recommend this place to any animal lover, and anyone who wants to really understand wolves and their behavior. Everyone there is incredibly helpful, and of course the girls loved their stellar gift shop. Educational and entertaining! I would definitely recommend the combo ticket so you can take the tour and then come back to howl with the wolves.