Wolf+Park

Wolf Park
**4004 East 800 North Battle Ground, IN. 47920 (765) 567-2265

Hours: Open Tuesday through Sunday from 1-5 p.m., and on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. for Howl Night Programs, Closed Mondays**

Wolf Park is a nonprofit facility located in Battle Ground, Indiana, Northwest of Indianapolis. Since 1972, dedicated workers have been providing constant research and education, along with seminars, meaning that visitors are provided with a rich (and exciting) learning experience. Several packs of wolves, as well as foxes and bison, call this park home. The park is incorporated under the North American Wildlife Park Foundation.

Interpretive programs are available by prearrangement to school groups throughout the year. A trip to Wolf Park will of course teach kids about wolves, foxes, bison, and coyotes - they will learn basic facts about these animals, including their lifespan, what they eat, and what their habits are. Kids will also learn about the type of habitat these animals live in and why. They can then make the connection between animals and nature, thus instilling in them the importance of respecting and protecting the world around them. Before taking the field trip, students may want to visit the Wolf Pack Kids page, where they can play games, complete puzzles, and learn basic facts.

View the following video to get a glimpse of the Wolf Park visitor experience.

media type="youtube" key="sX-ciRpMVxY" height="344" width="425" In addition to prearranged trips, the park does remain open to the public from May through November. From 1 to 5 p.m. every Tuesday through Friday, roughly one hour tours are offered. Visitors will see red foxes, New Guinea Singing Dogs, main pack, the “East Lake” retirement section, and hopefully some bison. You may ask questions and take photographs. These tours are appropriate for all age levels.

Another option, though it takes place at night, is Howl Night. On Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m., the park opens. Visitors sit on bleachers in front of the main pack enclosure, and are treated to a talk about wolf behavior and communication, as well as a handling demonstration. Then, visitors are invited to howl, and about ninety-eight percent of the time, the wolves howl back. This activity is appropriate for all ages.

Literacy Links
Wolves (Amazing Animals) by Angela Royston

Spirit of the Wild Dog by Lesley J. Rogers

Wolves by Emily Gravett

Hands-On Nature by Jenepher Lingelbach

Websites
National Geographic Kids-Gray Wolf Info

International Wolf Center-Wild Kids

BioKids Critter Catalog-Wolves, Foxes, and Relatives

Coloring Pages for Kids-Wolves