Many of us love learning about wildlife, but it’s something else entirely when people have the opportunity to experience that wildlife up close. The Wolf Conservation Center, located just north of New York City, gives visitors the chance not only to expand their knowledge of wolves’ place in North American ecology, but to see how those wolves behave on a preserve.
Many New Yorkers aren't aware of this gem, but one of the largest wolf conservation areas in the country is located just north of New York City, in South Salem.
The non-profit organization Wolf Conservation Center works to protect and preserve two species of wolf: the Mexican gray wolf and the red wolf. Both species are endangered.
The center has three "ambassador wolves," named Alawa, Zephyr and Nikai. These wolves help conservationists educate the public on wolves and their relationship to the environment.
The other 39 wolves (21 Mexican gray wolves and 18 red wolves) live in the center's Endangered Species Facility so they can be prepared for a potential wild-release.
The conservation center has a variety of events, programs and adventures for visitors, from school educational programs to a "Wild Nocturnal Adventure" where guests camp out with the wolves overnight. The WCC also holds a summer camp for kids.
If you can't make the trip to the WCC to see the wolves in person, the center also holds several virtual education programs, in which attendees and students can answer questions and meet the ambassador wolves.
The Wolf Conservation Center is one of the most remarkable places to visit for anyone who’s passionate about wildlife. With three ambassador wolves who visitors get to meet, plus nearly 40 more on the preserve, it’s a can’t-miss destination for wildlife enthusiasts.
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