Wolves, wolfdogs, and other wild canids are less amenable to domestication and socialization. People who purchase them as pets or breed them often find themselves needing to rehome them. That can be challenging. It is illegal to own a wolfdog in many states. If they are discovered, they can be seized or euthanized.

Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary is home to 70+ rescues, including wolves, wolfdogs, coyotes, New Guinea singing dogs, red foxes, and more. The staff and interns are very sensitive to each animal’s personality, patiently earning the trust of new arrivals. Care is customized to each animal’s needs, desires, and health. None of the animals are eligible for adoption and they can’t be released into the wild due to their reliance on humans for food. As a non-profit organization, they do not receive government funding and rely almost entirely on donations and tours to support the operation.

Self-Guided Tours |Available March 1st – December 31st

Enjoy the sanctuary at your own pace, with educational signs throughout the lower compound to guide you. The enclosures in this area are home to wolves, wolfdogs, foxes, and New Guinea Singing Dogs.

Thursday through Sunday, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
$15 adults/$10 children 12 and under, seniors, and military veterans.
Children 2 and under are free.

Guided Tours | Available March 1st – December 30th

If you want to learn more about the sanctuary’s background and the history of wolves in America, this is the ideal tour. It is offered twice a day, at noon and 3 PM. You learn about each of species at the sanctuary and have the opportunity to ask questions.

Thursday through Sunday, Noon and 3:00 PM
$15 adults/$10 children 12 and under, seniors, and military veterans.
Children 2 and under are free.

Specialty tours are available throughout the year; however, reservations are required at least 48 hours prior to the visit.

VIP Tour | Available year-round

A private tour of the entire facility that allows viewing of all our species, and provides details on all of their backgrounds and histories. You will have access to viewing the animals on our Standard Tour path, along with the rest of our extensive facility, education building, lawn games, and picnic area. This tour gives you exclusive photo and video access. Limited to 5 participants per event.

Available most Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM (allow for an additional 30 minutes, this tour can run long)
$175 adults/$150 children 12 and under, seniors, and military veterans

Feeding | Available March 1st – December 30th

Assist in preparing food for the animals in the lower compound area, which includes wolves, wolfdogs, domestic dogs, foxes, and New Guinea singing dogs. At the end of the tour, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in a “Yeet-Loaf” competition (a throwing competition using imitation meat loaves) to get a feel for what the staff and interns do daily. Limited to 5 participants per event.

Offered most Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, 8:30 AM to – 9:30 AM
$75 adults/$60 children 12 and under, seniors, and military veterans.

Enrichment Tour

Prepare and distribute a variety of enrichment items to select animals throughout the compound. Enrichment includes textures, scents, or treats. They are meant to hone hunting and foraging skills. This tour provides a “behind the scenes” experience, including meeting animals who aren’t accessible on tours of the lower compound. Limited to 5 participants per event.

Offered most Fridays ONLY, 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM$50 adults/$35 children 12 and under, seniors, and military veterans

Twilight Tour | Available March 1st – December 30th

An evening tour where guests learn about and experience the animals during the most active part of their day, with the opportunity to camp adjacent to the facility to enjoy the nocturnal canine carolling.

Available most Saturdays.

Photography Tours | Available year-round

With over 70 rescues on-site, guests can expect to photograph dozens of animals in a variety of unique and naturalistic habitats. Limited to 5 participants per event.

Available most Wednesdays and Fridays, 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
$250 per person (13+ years old)

Keeper for a Day | Available year-round

From 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM on (most) Thursdays, guests shadow staff and interns through various aspects of the day, including food prep and feeding, enclosure cleaning and maintenance, enrichment distribution, public education, as well as miscellaneous projects. This tour provides “hands on” insight into the realities of the animal care field. Limited to 5 participants per event.

$250 per person (13+ years old)