If you plan on coming to the St. Louis area, or you already live nearby, come visit us!
We are open to the public throughout the year (by appointment only) except for the month
of May, some holidays and selected veterinary days. Visits may be scheduled
between 9 AM and 5 PM daily. Because of our focus on the breeding of rare and
endangered wolves, tour dates must be scheduled around breeding,
whelping, and pup-rearing seasons.
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We offer two options for your daytime visit to the WCSRC: a Tour or a
Program/Tour combination. The fees go directly towards caring for
the endangered species of wolves housed at the WCSRC, and are subject to
change without notice.
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The Program/Tour combination gives schools, scouts, other
private groups, families and individuals the opportunity to learn about
wolves and to observe them in a natural setting. It begins with an
indoor Program presented by a trained Docent. The
Program lasts
approximately one hour and consists of a film and/or
slide show, a short lecture, and a question-and-answer period. The
lecture is usually based on a discovery box that contains items
illustrating the characteristics and adaptations of the wolf (such as
pelts, paw prints, skulls, and radio collars). This Program is
followed by a Tour of the enclosures that also lasts approximately
one hour.
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The one hour Tour can be scheduled without the introductory
Program. Depending upon our current holdings, you will have an
opportunity to see Mexican Gray Wolves (the most endangered wolf in the world), Red
Wolves (once native to Missouri), Maned Wolves of South America and our newest
edition of Swift Foxes. You may bring cameras and binoculars.
The Tour is a 1/2 mile round trip by foot, so dress
accordingly!
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 On these days individuals, couples, and families may
visit without paying the minimum group fee- $65 for a Program/Tour
or $45 for a Tour only.
Open Date Tours are held every Saturday excluding the month of May, 1-2
PM. The fee is $6 per person.
Open Date Program/Tour combinations are also held every Saturday, excluding the month of May, 10 AM to 12 PM. The
fee is $8 per person.
Reservations should be made in advance by calling
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Youth, school or private groups of ten or more may schedule a private
visit.
We recommend groups of less than fifty. We require that one
adult accompany each ten school-age children or four pre-schoolers.
The fee for a Tour is $4.50 per person with a $45 minimum. The
fee for a Program/Tour is $6.50 per person with a $65 minimum.
To arrange for a visit of ten or more people, please download, print and complete our
group reservation form along with your payment at least
two weeks in advance. We will notify you regarding the availability of
the date and time you've requested. Once your visit has been confirmed
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If you are unable to travel to the Wild Canid Center or would like a program
during our breeding season, the Wild Canid Center presents Outreach Programs throughout
the year. We will travel to your facility to present a Program whose format is
similar to that presented indoors at our facility. These can be scheduled during the day or
evening any day of the week. For your information, the Wild Canid Center is located in
Eureka,
Missouri USA.
The fees for Outreach Programs are:
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