Once upon a time, wolves roamed the mountains of Colorado and were as common to see as elk, antelope, and bears. While these gray wolves were native to Colorado, they were eradicated in the 1940s, only to be re-introduced in the surrounding states some decades later. While seeing these wild dogs out and about is no longer the norm, at this Colorado wolf sanctuary, you can get an up-close look at these beautiful creatures:
Located in the town of Divide, the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center has a mission to both rescue wolves and educate the public.
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Established in 2003, the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center was the brain-child of Darlene Kobobel, who owned a wolf-dog and started a rescue in order to save and protect these often controversial animals.
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Soon after opening, the Wolf Hybrid Rescue Center began getting calls from people across the country in need of surrendering their wolf-dogs. The result was an acute need to deal with overcrowding and to offer more education to the public.
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After a donor offered a 35-acre lot to the rescue, it transformed into the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center, which — despite having to move locations after the devastating Hayman Fire — has continued to educate thousands and save countless wolves.
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Today, the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center (which is one of only a few sanctuaries in the country to be certified by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums) offers several different types of tours to the public, including a standard tour, meet and greets, and even full-moon feedings!
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Standard tours of the center take place Tuesday through Sunday at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m., and cost $20 for adults 12 and older, and $15 for children 3 to 11.
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In addition to their regular tours, Colorado Wolf and Wildlife also hosts a number of special events, like summer camp for kids, birthday parties, Howl-O-Ween, and Winter Wonderland.
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Had you ever heard of this Colorado wolf rescue prior to today?
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Tours of the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center are available year-round and are offered at different times throughout the day. To learn more, visit the official website here and go here to follow them on Facebook!
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You can find a whole list of tours on their website.
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Address: 4729 Twin Rocks Rd, Divide, CO 80814, USA
