Wolf Mountain Nature Center

I’ve stayed at Wolf Mountain about five or six times for their annual ‘Sleep with the Wolves’ event, and every visit has been unforgettable. Will and his team are truly top-notch people, deeply dedicated to the wolves and the center’s mission. The wolves are treated so well and are simply awesome to see up close. They treat their guests exceptionally well — every time I go, I feel like I’m with family. I really enjoy staying the night, being away from all the electronics, and reconnecting with nature in such a peaceful, beautiful setting. I look forward to returning each year, not just to see the incredible wolves but also to spend time with Will and his amazing team. They make the experience truly special.

It was a great place to visit. Everyone was very polite n really care for the animals and seem to love what they do. Will definitely go back

This was a great nature center and the wolves are very well taken care of. It was well worth the drive to get there and experience it.

Calling all canine lovers 📣 This is such a great place. Definitely recommend the tour. They really care about the animals and even have a wolf graveyard for the ones that passed 🥹

My family and I went on Father's Day around 3pm. It wasn't busy at all, and the wolves were out and about. Upon entering the parking lot, we could already see one of the wolves. Once we entered, we were able to see 2 in the first area. In all, we were able to see 4 wolves that came right up to the fence (including 1 that I'm pretty sure was trying to jump over the fence to eat us). We saw a few more wolves in other areas, but they were busy being wolves, and acknowledge our presence. We also saw a coyote and a couple foxes. The wooden tower they have is a nice addition, to be able to get a better view of some of the wolves and the land they have access to. Particularly if you don't enjoy looking through 2 layers of chain link fence. This fields more peaceful and relaxed compared to a zoo. The wolves aren't on "display" like you'd expect at a zoo, and I can appreciate that — while at the same time I still wished they had even more space and could be fed live food. But this isn't Yellowstone, and I'm just a fan of wolves (not an expert in caring for them). In all, I'm glad we went. And I'd recommend it to my friends and family.

Wonderful experience! The animals in this sanctuary have luxury accommodations. The attention to detail for safety and comfort can be seen throughout the entire place. The volunteers are very informative and even help in locating some of the creatures that are somewhat elusive taking refuge in the shade. We will be back as often as we can

Awesome place. Staff is very friendly. You can tell they love and care about the wolves. The wolves are amazing to see. While we were there we had the pleasure to witness all of the wolves joining in on their famous wolf call!! One of the wolves started off in the distance and before long the whole place was filled with the all of the wolves howling!! It was awesome!!

LOVED IT. We were able to see all the wolves, coyotes, and foxes. We were even there for feeding time, which was so fun to watch. The staff was very friendly. You could tell they really care about the animals. They are all very well taken care of. Beautiful animals and scenery. There's not many animals, but they're so fun to watch. I definitely recommend and will be back. Gift shop was very reasonably priced also. Big plus.

We really enjoyed our visit to Wolf Mountain. The grounds were a perfect place to stroll and relax. We opted for the tour(which is included in admission) and I am glad we did. The staff were very knowledgeable and gave a ton of information not found on the signs. In addition, the wolves seem to be more comfortable when the staff are around, so they come near the edge of the enclosure more often. My favorite part of our visit was when one of the wolves started howling and then all of the others did too. It can't be put in to words how cool it was to here15+ wolves howling from different parts of the park. In addition to the wolves, there were other animals there too and they were equally cool. Another thing worth mentioning is their use of solar and other green tech to have a smaller footprint, a nice touch.

If you like nature this is a Must see Be prepared to walk Bring the kids but leave pets at home

What's not to love? A non-profit educational sanctuary, run fully by passionate volunteers who are so wonderful, kind, and so willing to share their experiences with the animals. The center is also 100% solar powered, with compost toilets for us humans. I loved that! The wolves all had Native American names and there were also tipis. I learned so much about the three canine animals in the wild (coyotes, wolves and arctic fox) - and especially I learned coyotes were full of surprises and very special! The animals were so beautiful and so present - the wolves were raised around humans, and given acres to hang about, and looked very healthy and happy. Hearing the howling chorus of wolves and coyotes was a unforgettable experience. One coyote near us started to howl, and then the rest of the others, wolves and coyotes in the other enclosures, joined. It was so interesting and memorable. I visited in February and the animals adapted to cold weather were all active, and glorious in their winter coats. This is nothing like a commercialized zoo. I thought it was so wonderful. I loved everything about it. Volunteer staff were just so nice and wonderful, too. Go there to appreciate and learn. The area is state forests galore, too, so if you want to hike afterwards, you can do that too. The center is all volunteer-run, and open only on limited hours. So watch when you are going - check the hours on their website before you go.

I love wolves, so my boyfriend and I planned my birthday weekend around coming to this nature center. I saw on their Facebook page that they'd be introducing their two wolf pups, Cypress and Tauriel, on Sunday the 23rd, so obviously that's when we decided to go. It was everything I hoped it would be and more. The only problem I had was that it was a hot day, which exacerbates my disability. I was exhausted halfway through and stumbled around the rest of the way. I now know I should've brought my wheelchair. And yet...I still had a wonderful time. When we first walked in, there were wolves right at the first enclosure by the fence. They were absolutely gorgeous. I couldn't stop looking until I was dragged away. And so it was at every enclosure... The volunteers and staff were all so informative and friendly. I learned a ton from them. By the time I managed to get to the pups, there were a bunch of staff members filling a giant bucket full of water for them to play in. Again, hot day. Speaking of the pups, they were adorable! Absolutely worth the long drive from Buffalo to see them. I laughed watching them cavort in their bucket and wipe their mouths on the ground afterwards. A staff member was inside the fence area with them, giving us background information on the little cuties and watching them merrily bounce around. And then it was feeding time. Right next to the pups were the Artic foxes, who were also adorable as they scampered around. A few wolves down the hill were receiving whole, raw chickens, which made the foxes lose their little minds. It was so cute. One of the volunteers was asked if she was ever afraid of their prey instinct, to which she immediately replied "No." This is because the animals at Wolf Mountain are all socialized and are used to humans from an early age. The walk back to the car was hard. My boyfriend bought me some bottled water on the way, which I was glad they had. Then, something that I'll never forget happened. As we reached the exit, my boyfriend asked one of the volunteers if he could pull his car around to pick me up because of my health. The volunteer kindly acquiesced to this and even let me sit in her chair. I was beyond grateful. The volunteers all chit chatted with me as we were waiting for my boyfriend to arrive and wished me a happy birthday. Their kind words and helpfulness were appreciated. Thank you, Wolf Mountain, for a day I'll always remember!

Our family of four recently visited the Wolf Nature Center during our Winter vacation - it was a top notch experience! The volunteers are passionate, knowledgeable and take their time to explain the stories and habits of the some 20 wolves, coyotes and arctic foxes living on this spacious preserve. The tour concluded with having the wolves howl. The gift shop offers affordable souvenirs, but does not accept credit cards. Travel tip - this center is in a very remote area of New York. Be sure to leave your starting point with a full tank of gas to avoid getting stranded in the wild!

Went with two of my grandchildren 4 year old (1st time) and 12 year old (3rd time). They both had a great time. There was a school group education program there. My grandchildren was allowed to sit in on communication part of the program. The staff got the K9s to howl which is amazing. Both grandchildren loved seeing the wolves, coyotes and foxes. The staff were very helpful and knowledgeable. They couldn't wait to offer information. Best $5 admission that I have paid. Will be back.