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Visit the International Wolf Center in Ely, Minnesota, heart of the Superior National Forest to have a close encounter with our Exhibit Pack as they play, eat, sleep and tussle. Several times daily, our staff naturalists will introduce the pack through captivating programs for children and adults.
You won't be able to resist our new interactive and entertaining Discover Wolves exhibit. You will learn how wolves were important to various cultures over time. You will learn about radio telemetry when you take a seat in a simulated airplane cockpit, push a button, and take off on a pack-tracking mission over a frozen lake. Plus explore a field exam station where young and old alike can learn how—and why— these field exams are done. These are just a few of the features of our new exhibit.
For the more adventurous, field trips deep into wolf country will help you discover your wild side. You'll howl to wild packs, get firsthand experience with wolf research techniques and learn about other wildlife species.
Cap off your adventure with a stop at the Wolf Den Store. Our many wolf gifts will remind you of your wonderful visit to wolf country.
Hours & Dates
Summer (May 11 - October 23)
- Monday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Tuesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Wednesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Sunday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Late Fall, Winter and Spring (October 24 - May 14)
- Friday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Sunday: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Rates
- Members: FREE
- Adults: $15.00
- Seniors 60+: $12.00
- Child 4-12: $9.00
- Child 3 and under: FREE
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Attraction Attributes
- Accessible to disabled
- Can accommodate groups of 45 or more
Reviews
Based on 721 reviews
Amazing trip! We arrived at approximately 9 am and made our way towards the entrance of the wolf center. We bought our admission tickets, and were told about the layout of the museum and what there...
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PartyTheNightAway,
February 25, 2023
It was fantastic to see wolves up close and observe their social behavior first hand. I strongly recommend listening to a presentation. The presenter was extremely knowledgeable. She was open for...
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Trail30333051849,
February 12, 2023
My wife and I stopped here on our 20th wedding anniversary 17th years ago. It has been updated and refreshed, but still an amazing place with a terrific mission. Well done!!
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Jorgey,
February 7, 2023
We went to the "what's for dinner" part of the exhibit and it was awesome! Got to see the wolves so so close through the glass and learned a lot about them! We did not do the normal museum walk...
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meldias2023,
February 6, 2023
Our trip to the wolf center exceeded our expectations. We got to the center first thing in the morning and got to see the wolves active and playing. The staff was so knowledgeable and friendly. We...
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Kim T,
January 17, 2023
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