Wolf Mountain Sanctuary

Wolf Mountain Sanctuary

Wolf Mountain Sanctuary
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Visitors are allowed to interact with over a dozen wolves at this nonprofit that is dedicated to rescuing the animals from various unfavorable environments.
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  • RoseD947
    Westfield, Massachusetts5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent
    The experience of petting and interacting with wolves was amazing. This was my dream since I was younger. We were treated like family instead of visitors. Extra time was given to us to answer questions and interact with the wolves.
    Visited September 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written September 11, 2024
  • Mark B
    Upland, California23 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Awesome Experience!
    If you love wolves this is the place to actually spend time inside their enclosure and bond with them. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our experience. Very few places let you interact with wolves and actually touch them for long periods of time. The owner, Tanya, is a wealth of knowledge about everything wolf related. Tanya and her staff were very nice and answered any questions we had. I highly recommend a visit!
    Visited September 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 1, 2024
  • Maria V
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An incredible,unforgettable experience !
    This was my second time visiting Wolf Mountain Sanctuary. It’s always an incredible experience! Nothing is rushed, and the staff makes sure everyone gets a one on one experience with a wild! Toyna is a magical woman, and incredibly knowledgeable. Her staff are also very knowledgeable and kind.
    Visited December 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written December 4, 2024
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Steve C
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Friends
This was my second visit there in two months and both times have been very spiritual and uplifting. The peacefulness there is incredible only enhanced by the beauty of the wolves. The interaction is fantastic especially since they are my spirit animal. I was extremely fortunate to have bonded with Stormy who I believe is my true spiritual guardian. Such a fantastic place to visit. It is one of the few places that I will continue to visit over and over. The work that they do there is incredible. I highly recommend a trip there to not only learn about these beautiful animals but also about yourself.
Written October 23, 2023
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randig2
Malibu, CA4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022
Today we visited the Wolf Sanctuary and it was a very moving experience. Tonya the CEO takes you trough a spiritual journey of wolves and how they ended up in her care. The place is not a Zoo, the place is not wild life park. It a place to spend time with wolves in be in their forever home. We are grateful to people like Tonya who pour their heart and soul to caring for such beautiful creatures. Don't go here if you are not open to experiences that are off the beaten track. Life is meant to immerse your self into other peoples worlds and support a journey that you may not normally go on.

Randi
Written April 8, 2022
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jilljaxxSanPedro_CA
Los Angeles, CA21 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2021 • Couples
Tonya noticed I wasn’t feeling well (I have a progressive disease that just started getting worse) so she interrupted her talk with her group of visitors to take care of me. She is a powerful healer and so is Holan the Wolf! She was sooo kind and intuitive and compassionate I was left weeping and overwhelmed. Holan just showered me with love, hugs, energy, and kisses for a surreal amount of time. An incredible experience created by the amazing Tonya and her wolves, who love her and love us too. Unforgettable.!
Written April 15, 2021
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Sarah W
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Friends
This place is appalling. The customer service is beyond terrible. We waited for over an hour and a half in the sun and heat, to then have Tonya the owner of this place go on and on and on telling us stories that had absolutely nothing to do with wolves. I had to specifically ask her ‘hey what about the wolves’ … and still she could barely stay on point. Kept getting distracted by things of zero consequence. Most of our sizeable group left early and could not wait to get out of there. It feels like you are trapped just like the wolves here are trapped in tiny enclosures… I would never recommend anyone visit this place. It should be shut down and the wolves should go to an organization that can actually afford to take care of them. These poor animals … out in the blazing sun all day, with barely any shade, in tiny enclosures that they pace around and around and around. It was heartbreaking.
Written October 23, 2023
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Dani W
3 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2021 • Couples
Have you seen Tiger King? Did you think, "Gee that looks great, I sure would like to visit"? Or, like most empathic folks with even a cursory knowledge of wildlife ecology, did you think, "All places like that should be shut down"? If you're in the latter group, this "sanctuary" will appall you. Poor customer service aside (and to set aside something so terrible takes some doing), this is not a sanctuary. The wolves are kept in small cases surrounded by trailers. They're trotted out, one at a time, like they're nothing but cash cows for the charlatans who run this place. The tour guides, while well-intentioned, are ill-informed and disorganized, with no handle on the crowd, wolves, or time. I'll be reporting this location to the proper authorities.
Written December 26, 2021
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Susie Q
Sutherland Shire, Australia3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2019
I have been a return visitor to Wolf Mountain Sanctuary from Australia on several occasions. I cannot recommend this place enough. I loved the experience so much Ive blogged about it. Tonya is absolutely incredible. She's dedicated her life to these animals. Tonyas plan is move her pack and herself to a more lux atmosphere for her beloved animals. She is always thriving to keep them safe and well. She is passionate about correcting people misperception on the wolf and educating people about this animal to keep them from extinction.
Written June 29, 2020
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diAre🤍
Burbank, CA2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • Family
This rescue is amazingly educational! And the direct contact with the wolfs is out of this world.. The guide told us unbelievable stories about the wolfs and himself and was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor! I really liked how he talked about his life stories around this beautiful enigmatic animals. I appreciated listening to the owner speak apache and her dedication! Highly recommended🐺🤍
Written October 15, 2022
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Candie K
Pinon Hills, CA3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2022 • Family
My favorite part of the trip was being able to touch and kiss a wolf. My teenager was so happy to experience them, too. It made us all smile and laugh and feel joy.

There is an incredible atmosphete of love, peace, and good vibes.

I recommend the private tour with owner Tonya Littlewolf for maximum learning.

It will be a family memory that lasts forever.
Written June 26, 2022
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Vincent T
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Friends
The place is a little far, but it's home to a place that borders between the world of wolves and humans. The sanctuary is home to full blooded wolves and a wolfdog who are friendly and suitable for human interaction. I think they liked me!
The owner and helpers are genuine animal people who cares for the canine's welfare and an appreciation for the lore and biology of the wolves. And surprisingly: the wolves don't have an odor! At all! Three hours of rubbing and being licked by wolves didn't leave a noticeable odor!
Written August 15, 2023
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Little C
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021 • Friends
Tanya (mama wolf) and her tour guides were amazing hosts, the wolves were absolutely beautiful. This was the first time I’ve ever gotten the opportunity to be up close and in person with wolves and I can’t express how grateful I am that I got to be in the presence of Tanya herself and her beautiful babies.
10/10 I will come back for sure
Written October 16, 2021
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