Wolf Haven International

Results: Since 1982, over 300 displaced, captive-born wolves have been rescued & given lifetime sanctuary. Earned Global Federation of Animal Sanctuary (GFAS) accreditation in 2015 - the only wolf sanctuary in the world to have GFAS accreditation. Received American Sanctuary Association accreditation in 2013 (one of only two wolf sanctuaries in country to do so). In 2018, Wolf Haven acquired and assumed responsibility of a second sanctuary, McCleery Ranch, in Bridger, Montana. At that time, McCleery Ranch was home to 33 captive-born gray wolves. Education courses, both in person and virtually, have increased science literacy for students around the world. Over 7000 people reached annually by Wolf Haven's educational programs and guided sanctuary visits. Hosted training workshops at Wolf Haven for wildlife professionals, students, tribal members and state and federal employees. Have participated in the Wolf Advisory Group (WAG) since its inception. WAG makes recommendations about the implementation of the state's wolf management plan. Member of Washington Wolf Working Group that met for five years to negotiate a wolf recovery & management plan. Result: WA state passed its first Wolf Management Plan in November 2011. Wolf Haven is one of only three pre-release facilities for the Mexican wolf in the entire U.S. Hosted the annual Mexican Saving Animals From Extinction (formerly Species Survival Plan) conference in 2012, with participants from participating facilities in Mexico and the U.S. Ten litters of Mexican wolf pups have been born here. Three litters were born at Wolf Haven in 2015. Some of the first Mexican wolves released back into the wild (after a 70-year absence) were born at Wolf Haven International. We transferred six of our Mexican wolves to Mexico to support that country's SAFE (formerly SSP) program. A family of 11 Mexican wolves that originated at Wolf Haven was released into the wild in Mexico in 2016. 5 litters of endangered American Red wolf pups have been born here. 1 American Red wolf released into the wild in North Carolina. Host annual Wildlife Handling and Chemical Immobilization courses led by Dr. Mark Johnson. This includes hands-on labs with wolves. Over 250 participants have attended these courses. Over 190 plant species identified on Wolf Haven's Patrick Vance Dunn Memorial Prairie. Over 330 Mazama pocket gophers relocated from construction sites to mounds on the prairie. 54 bird species recorded and 48 butterfly species identified. Over 500 bats (of 11 different species) counted using Wolf Haven's three bat maternity boxes.

Target demographics: Animal loversWildlife enthusiastsConservationists

Direct beneficiaries per year: 90+ animals

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

Programs: Wildlife Handling course; Guided visits in wolf sanctuary; Prairie walks; Educational programs (both in person and virtual); Mexican wolf Saving Animals From Extinction; American Red wolf Saving Animals From Extinction