Wolf Park
Wolf Park
4.5
9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Monday
9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
About
Wolf Park celebrates 50+ years of inspiring multiple generations of dedicated wildlife conservationists. In 1972, Purdue professor Dr. Erich Klinghammer established Wolf Park as a nonprofit wolf education and research facility. Today, Wolf Park lives and prospers on 75 acres of beautifully preserved rolling Indiana prairie 20 minutes from Lafayette/West Lafayette. Wolf Park is open for guided tours, summer camps, workshops, seminars, and special events. Visitors can hit the trail to see our resident ambassador wolves, foxes, and bison. Howl Nights offer visitors an up-close-and-personal view of our wolves and a chance to howl with the pack. Wolf Park's Visitor Center is open Sunday-Monday & Thursday-Friday 9:30–2:30 pm. Saturdays until 9 pm for Howl Night. General Admission- $5. Reservations are required for specialty tours. Book you next adventure: wolfpark.org
Duration: 1-2 hours
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- CatWoman32 contributionsEnjoyable, educational, and engaging.I visited Wolf Park with my grandma on a Monday afternoon. We were able to enjoy the fox and turtle enclosures, and Wolf Park lookout accessible with $5 general admission in near privacy. We were thrilled to see the foxes being well taken care of, and had fun finding them in the different hideouts within the enclosures. The best part? The staff, 100%. They went above and beyond to ensure my grandma, who uses a walker, was comfortable, and they shared educational information on all the animals with us. We were able to watch the trainers engaging with the foxes in their enclosures, even if the foxes were a bit lazy with their heavy winter coats on this exceptionally warm day. I will be back for a specialty tour (which I recommend booking in advance) - to see more of the park, specifically the bison!Thanks so much for the review, Susan! We were thrilled we could give you and your grandmother a wonderful experience. We can't wait to see y'all again!Written March 7, 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited March 2024Traveled with familyWritten March 5, 2024
- Stephanie V1 contributionWonderful!My father had adopted a wolf there that we could visit and we loved the whole experience. Now that my father is gone, I carry his love for the wolves and Wolf Park and plan on taking my loved ones there as well. Love this place so much!Visited March 2024Traveled with familyWritten March 27, 2024
- stephbaker20182 contributionsPerfect Outting IdeaThis is such a great place to visit and support! The animals are well taken care of and the staff is extremely knowledgeable and welcoming. My 9 year old son thoroughly enjoyed his experience and is already making plans to go back. Until then he sleeps with his little Niko stuffy dreaming of returning for a Howl Night. Our 1.5 hour drive was well worth it!Visited March 2024Traveled with familyWritten March 29, 2024
- JennyB7 contributionsHowling Good TimeThe staff was very friendly and answered our questions as we took a tour around the park. It was a great experience for the kids. The weather was bad for us (rainy and sleet) but great for the wolves, so we saw them fairly active. This was my second trip to Wolf Park and was worth the trip to look at foxes, wolves and bison as well as hear how the park is helping keep these beautiful creature thriving. The gift store was wonderfully stocked full of stuff animals, book, sweatshirts, toys and postcards. If you take a tour, your other fees are waved.Visited April 2024Traveled with familyWritten April 4, 2024
- GrandTour565151832161 contributionThumbs up for Howling evening!Loved our time at the Wolf Park. Went to an evening Howling event. Enjoyed seeing the beautiful animals, walking through the lovely space and hearing the interesting and entertaining talk.. a special highlight of ours during our walk was seeing /hearing the wolves howling so beautifully. So happy to support the wonderful organization while having a lovely evening.Visited April 2024Traveled with familyWritten April 14, 2024
- Sarah JWest Lafayette, Indiana2 contributionsGreat VisitWe had a wonderful time at Wolf Park! We initially purchased the $5 general admission, but within minutes knew we wanted to stay longer and learn more. Our admission fees were applied towards the tour cost, which I appreciated! The animals were very active and we were thrilled to hear the wolves howl. It’s best to go early or when it’s cooler to see more animal activity. Samm led our tour and did a wonderful job! Kids and adult both enjoyed our visit, and the gift shop prices were very reasonable too. We will definitely return.Visited August 2024Traveled with familyWritten August 16, 2024
- Sherry C3 contributionsAmazing adventure for children and adults!Took my 13 year old grandchildren to the Park. I have been before. We attended both the educational and Howl night events. I must say they both enjoyed learning about the wolves, foxes and bison. The caretakers are knowledgeable and very caring. The answered all the questions anyone asked.Visited August 2024Traveled with familyWritten August 19, 2024
- Luna F1 contributionAmazing Wolf Ambassador AdventureHonestly this is one of the best things I have ever done or experienced. My boyfriend and I did the Wolf Ambassador Adventure and got to go inside the enclosure and be close to one of the wolves. The photographer and 2 amazing staff were with us at all times to answer questions and also lead us on how to interact with their wolf. 10/10 they were so friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. Please give this place your time and money for a great cause. I'm definitely gonna come back next year. Can't wait to see how the photos came out.Visited October 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten October 21, 2024
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Kathi C
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Apr 2022
I love this place. I've been a member since 2018. I learn alot every time I visit. The tour guides are friendly and knowledgeable, and obviously love their jobs. The Follow The Pack tour is a pretty easy walk, about 3/4 of a mile on mostly flat unpaved dirt roads. And it's a pattern of walk for a minute or two, then stand and talk about the critters, then walk for another minute or two, then stand and talk about more critters. If it's been raining, it can get muddy. There IS a golf cart for those with mobility issues. The wolves are NOT trained
For the Howl Night presentation, we all sit in the bleachers (no walking). Be sure to bring a blanket or cushion to sit on - those bleachers get COLD, even in April! It's so exciting to get the wolves howling with us!
For the Howl Night presentation, we all sit in the bleachers (no walking). Be sure to bring a blanket or cushion to sit on - those bleachers get COLD, even in April! It's so exciting to get the wolves howling with us!
Written April 18, 2022
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Thank you for the great, positive review. Yes, we did have a cold April- the wolves loved it! You made plans for a very good day at Wolf Park. Follow the Pack Tour and Howl Night- you covered your bases! So much to see and learn. We greatly appreciate your support, come back to see us soon!
Written May 13, 2022
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Jezebel6368
Lafayette, IN92 contributions
Jul 2022
I took my seven-year-old grandson to visit Wolf Park in late July. Fortunately, the weather was cooler than it had been recently (not in the 90s!!!) so the animals were, for the most part, where we could see and enjoy them. The guide, Liz, was knowledgeable and able to answer questions from the group, while not overloading the children (there were several that day) with too many facts. We were able to see volunteers interact with two of the wolves, Niko and Timber. While I very much enjoyed seeing the wolves, my personal favorites are the foxes. Mulder, the new cross fox, is a real beauty, and my grandson was fascinated that the grey foxes could climb. A fun and educational visit!
Written July 27, 2022
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Thank you for the kind, positive review. Glad you enjoyed your visit and that the weather was enjoyable- animals and humans! Isn't Mulder just the cutest? So fun to watch him grow-up! Will pass on the positive feedback to staff. Come back to visit soon! Thank you for your support!
Written August 10, 2022
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Mrsnspectr-1962
West Somerset, KY25 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
This was our third visit to Wolf Park, but the first howl we've been able to attend. The wolves were really cooperative in serenading us and entertaining us with their antics. We really enjoyed the educational presentation. The next time we are in the area we will definitely visit again.
Written December 5, 2022
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Thank you for the kind, positive review. Glad you enjoyed your visit, and the wolves sang to you! Will pass on the excellent feedback to our staff. Come back to see us anytime, and thank you for your support!
Written February 24, 2023
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Cherry Z
Tampa, FL2 contributions
May 2024 • Family
It was terrible, $5 admission for each person including 4 year old kids, only get to walk 100 meters…. Everything else is blocked for the “tour”. We spent 2 mins there and spend $30 in admission, to see 2 fox locked in a box… I want them to refund my gas money. Why is this on 2023 choice rewards?
Written May 20, 2024
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GMaSusieq
New Haven, IN31 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
We brought our twin grandsons age 8 to Howl Night on July 17, 2020. In accordance with IN COVID-19 recommendations, we wore our masks & tried to maintain 6ft. distance but people sat closer to us than 6 ft. after we were already seated. Maybe some areas of bleachers blocked off would have helped. As for the wolves, we saw 5 different ones, the info conveyed was very interesting, & the trained behaviors were very well illustrated & I enjoyed hearing the reason behind how they are trained. We had seen this 16 years ago & we remembered feeling like the wolves were more "wild". It seemed then as if the man doing the speaking was seriously concerned that the wolves not approach him too closely, as he might be in some danger as they were not tamed animals. This time, the wolves seemed more like someone's pet German Shepherd & when he was approached by one, they just wanted to play. Of course, we wouldn't want to see anyone get hurt, but it seems like the "wildness" has been tamed out of the wolves. Still, our grandsons did enjoy it very much & us howling & then the wolves (both near & far away) howling with us was still so awesome!!
Written July 19, 2020
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Cgeck
Los Lunas, NM359 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
We were traveling through and saw the billboard advertising this attraction and called to check if it was handicapped accessible. They offered a golf cart and driver to take you on the tour without having to walk. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about the wolves and the history and operations of the park. It was fascinating and well worth the trip. They have Grey wolves, gray and red fox as well as bison and boxed turtles. The pack tour took about 45 minutes and the highlight at the end was hearing the wolves howl. We also saw a handler work with a couple of the wolves. The wolves are leash trained so they can move to a different enclosure, but it is the wolves choice. The handler hangs the leash on the fence and the wolf will come and sit if it wants to travel. I highly recommend this attraction
Written October 17, 2022
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Thank you for the kind, positive review. Glad you enjoyed your visit and that we had a golf cart ready and waiting for you! Will pass on the excellent feedback to our wise and knowledgeable staff- they are the best in animal care; incredibly dedicated and kind to our animal ambassadors. Come back to see us anytime, and thank you for your support!
Written November 1, 2022
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Julie D
Madison, WI16 contributions
Sep 2022 • Family
Of course my favorite part was actually seeing wolves! Six adult wolves live at wolf Park. They also house 11 beautiful bison, and four fox two different species.
The staff and guides abound with knowledge. They give you detailed information about the research being done with the wolves, history and information regarding the bison and the fox. Any questions you have they are happy to answer them. This was the tour of the park.
We also did the Saturday howl night with the wolves. Although The audience how old hoping the wolves would hold back, but they weren’t interested in holding with us. Lol! Next time… The staff also demonstrated the interactive behaviors they have with the wolves. These activities encourage the wolves to continue trusting the staff is this helps with veterinarian care. The activities are also for stimulation and for keeping the wolves fit.
Wonderful experience!
The staff and guides abound with knowledge. They give you detailed information about the research being done with the wolves, history and information regarding the bison and the fox. Any questions you have they are happy to answer them. This was the tour of the park.
We also did the Saturday howl night with the wolves. Although The audience how old hoping the wolves would hold back, but they weren’t interested in holding with us. Lol! Next time… The staff also demonstrated the interactive behaviors they have with the wolves. These activities encourage the wolves to continue trusting the staff is this helps with veterinarian care. The activities are also for stimulation and for keeping the wolves fit.
Wonderful experience!
Written September 11, 2022
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Thank you for the kind, positive review. Glad you enjoyed your visit. Will pass on the excellent feedback to our wise and knowledgeable staff- they are the best in animal care; incredibly dedicated and kind to our animal ambassadors. Come back to see us anytime, and thank you for your support!
Written October 5, 2022
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zzyyzx
Westfield, IN22 contributions
Jan 2020
Absolutely amazing! The guided tour was awesome. It took about an hour for a very casual stroll around the preserve. Monty, our guide, was great. He was able to relate the information to younger children and adults. There are a few buildings you can also walk through that have a little more educational resources. This is a great place to spend an hour or two. We live about an hour away and purchased a family membership for about $50 because this will be something fun to come back and visit a few times throughout the year, even just the adults. They also have some neat events during the winter and some evenings. Make sure to dress appropriately because you will be outside for the majority of your time there. Absolutely a blast!
Written January 11, 2020
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bluebirdtmg
Indianapolis, IN8 contributions
Nov 2020
The staff was very knowledgeable. All the wolves were out and active. It was amazing when they howled for us. I felt very safe with their covid precautions. We were told the best time to see them is either early in the day or late around sunset. They are most active in the fall and winter especially during overcast cooler days. We enjoyed both the follow the pack tour and howl night. It was a wonderful experience for out Girl Scout troop.
Written November 22, 2020
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Ken
Fishers, IN225 contributions
May 2021
We took the Followthe Pack your and learned so much about wolves, bison and foxes. Absolutely wonderful experience. The wolves are so majestic and beautiful. The bison were playful in their habitat and the foxes were a joy to watch. Our guide was very knowledgeable and encouraged any and all questions.
We will be going back for one of the other programs.
We will be going back for one of the other programs.
Written May 22, 2021
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Thank you for coming to Wolf Park! Glad you enjoyed your tour- sounds like you did it all! check out the website- we have many specialty tours and events coming up. Hope to see you soon!
Written July 23, 2021
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It depends on what you are attending. General open hours with walking tours entail a 3/4 mile loop trail. You can choose to request a golf cart, at no additional fee, should this be a problem for you or someone in your group. Howl Nights do not entail walking as the program is primarily based on the bleachers located near the entrance. Special events will vary.
Written May 7, 2020
There are some campgrounds in the general Greater Lafayette area. One includes the Prophetstown State Park Campground.
Written May 7, 2020
Can I bring my wolf/husky into the park?
Written June 16, 2018
I don't know. Best to ask the Wolf Park. When we visited I did not see anyone bringing a dog, so my guess is no.
Written June 16, 2018
Do you try yearly to breed wolves? I would love to sponsor a new pup in the future.
Written July 31, 2017
I don't think yearly. They have pups from 2 different unrelated litters that they plan to start a breeding program with as soon as they are old enough. The 3 ambassador wolf siblings you get to see up close and howl with have been neutered due to hereditary eye and heart problems.
Written August 9, 2017
Hi Sherry, I am wondering if you could tell me more about your visit to Wolf Park. I am considering a photo shoot day there and would love to hear about your experience. There isn't much on the web about this aside from wolf park's own explanation and weird youtube video of the guy with a camera rolling with wolves. This youtube video actually left me totally not wanting to go.
Thank you for your time.
Lev
Written February 21, 2017
I don't think you will be disappointed if you decide to go to Wolf Park if you have an interest in wolves (they also have coyotes, foxes, and bison). Monte Sloan is a superb photographer. He is very personable and more than willing to share his expertise. My visits to Wolf Park have all been as a seminar attendee and not for the photography event, but Monte was very much present during the entire three days of each event. You will find the entire staff very welcoming and helpful. They are also very focused on safety for the sake of both human and animals, so rules for interacting with the animals are strict, but reasonable. I haven't seen the video to which you refer, but my guess is that the guy rolling with the wolves is Monte. He is very much a favorite with them which certainly facilitates everyone's interactions with them.
Although they list hours for the photo shoot, Monte is expert in determining the best times of day to get good pictures and guides participants accordingly. In short, the Wolf Park staff want every visitor to have a rewarding experience, and go out of their way to see that that happens.
My favorite memory of my time at Wolf Park is when one of the young wolves climbed into my lap and another lay down and rested his head on my feet.
Written February 22, 2017
I think so, it rained a little while I was there. If you are going for a photo op, the rain is not going to help. Call the park.
Written June 22, 2016
Sorry to be so late, but I would think so. Just bring an umbrella
Written July 19, 2016
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