While wolves in the United States once numbered in the millions, conflicts with humans and federal extermination programs over the past 200 years brought the species to the brink of extinction. Fortunately, those numbers have finally begun to recover, thanks in part to organizations like one just 1.5 hours north of NYC, which has been helping wolves, and educating the public on this misunderstood animal, for nearly 20 years.
Join New York Adventure Club for a private tour of the Wolf Conservation Center, an environmental education organization working to protect and preserve red wolves and Mexican gray wolves in North America, two critically endangered wolf species.
Led by a staff member of the Wolf Conservation Center, our unique experience will include:
- The history of the Wolf Conservation Center, from its founding by Hélène Grimaud in 1999 to current management of over 45 wolves qualified for wild-release
- An overview of wolves, from the history, ecology, and biology of wolves, to the current challenges facing wolf recovery across the United States
- A meet & greet with the Wolf Conservation Center's 'ambassador wolves' who help teach the public about the importance and plight of wolves
- A trip to the Endangered Species Facility to see and learn about the red wolves and Mexican gray wolves on site
Click here to see pictures from one of our last visits to the Wolf Conservation Center!
See you there!
*Transportation to/from Wolf Conservation Center not included — please see below for more details
**Since this experience takes place mostly outdoors in a wooded area and involves walking up steep hills at times terrain, please dress accordingly
Transportation:
*Please double check train departure times the day before as schedules can shift due to track work
By Public Transit:
Take the Harlem Line Metro-North Train departing from Grand Central Terminal, and disembark at the Katonah Station. The Wolf Conservation Center is a 15-minute cab or Uber ride from the station. Guests requesting a taxi can call Katonah Taxi at (914) 232-5772.
Trains from Katonah Station depart for GCT roughly every 30 minutes.
By Car: Parking is available for free at the entrance to the Wolf Conservation Center.
Testimonials
"I love the subject. I got there by public transportation and got a lift to and from the station." -Tricia
"The Conservation Center tour guide was very friendly, knowledgeable and happily answered all questions." -Lauren
"I loved seeing the wolves close up and hearing them howl. The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly and took time to answer all our many questions. I also liked the gift shop!" -Susan
"It was something that we had never done before." -Stacy
"The guide was very friendly, knowledgeable and informative. I really learned a lot about wolves." -Richard
"Joe, the tour guide, was incredible. Patient, super knowledgeable, funny, and inspiring. The wolves were beautiful and we actually did get to see three of the wild ones. Hearing them howl was a joy." -Keith
"Learning about wolves live and daily life." -Brenda
"Very informative, great cause worth learning about." -Caitlin
"Loved seeing the wolves and how beautiful. Beautiful location too." -Lindsay
"The information, the presentation, and of course the ambassador wolves." -Ariel
"The wolf sanctuary itself was nice" -Emma
"I love animals and the tour was very informative about wolves. I learned a lot of new things. Also enjoyed seeing them “do their wolf thing” 😂. The staff were friendly and helpful. Absolutely would recommend it." -Lauren
"The guide was very personable and is was easy to feel his passion for the wolves." -Cheryl
"The guide was informative, funny and all around wonderful!" -Jenifer
"The guide was very informative and his delivery was engaging. The place seemed very welcoming on the whole." -Melanie
"Very informative and enjoyable. Great way to raise awareness." -Richard
"Our guide was excellent. Wolves are amazing creatures. Will definitely be back." -Alina
"It was a cool event. Not something you'd do every day, and the tour guide from the Wolf Conservation Center, Joe Darling, was a wonderful guide." -Tammy
" I loved how informative the event was and how encouraging the guide was to everyone" -Viviana
" I thought Joe was very funny and knowledgeable. I loved getting to see the wolves up close." -Michelle
" Seeing wolves! The guide was personable and informative" -Allison
" I love animals so this event was perfect!!" -Lana
" Everything! The guide was engaging and knowledgeable, the location was lovely, and the animals we saw were fun. Thank you!" -Rima
" A rare opportunity to see wolves up close" -Eleanor
" The guide , joe . Very informative" -Chris
" I liked seeing three types of wolves" -Steven
" It was interesting and the material was engagingly presented." -Deborah
" Good balance of information and observation. Being able to see the wolves up close was a plus." -Imma
" It was very interesting and informative. The format works very well, with some time in the classroom, then with the ambassador wolves and then at the enclosures. We all really enjoyed it and will spread the word." -Anthony
" Very informative and eye opener" -Sonia
" Sean was an excellent guide" -Alexander
" Very informational" -Robin
" Very information. Our guide Joe was very friendly and funny." -April
" The feeding of the ambassador wolves, because we got an up close view" -Peter
" The information provided to us about the wolf's was awesome . Our guide was awesome and his co worker Stephanie showed us how much they love what they do and sharing the love of the wolf was amazing to us💛" -Naomi
"Educational, informative and fun. The event was perfect" -Jordana
"Hearing about the mission and seeing the two wolves" -Ellen
"The background information about the history and purpose of the program and then being ables to watch some wolves." -Andrea
"Alex was an incredibly knowledgeable guide!" -Zhanna
"The staff member was knowledgeable, friendly, and welcomed questions. His enthusiasm for the subject was contagious" -Rosette
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