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Observe our ambassador wolves, explore our Wolves and Humans exhibit, learn from staff naturalists about wolf life and habitat, and discover much more when you visit the International Wolf Center's interpretive center in Ely, Minnesota. Most programs are included with the price of admission. Advance registration is highly recommended for all fee programs to ensure a seat. Call 800-ELY-WOLF (800-359-9653) ext. 21, Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm CST, or ext. 30 Saturdays and Sundays during open hours or e-mail to register. Information required in an email reservation: program name, date of program, participant name(s), contact phone number. Payment for fee programs is not due until you arrive at the Center.

If you are in need of special assistance during programming, we require two weeks notice prior to your arrival. Thank you!

All programs featuring the wolves are subject to availability and the welfare of the animals.

Program Schedules:
*Program schedule subject to change.
January 1 - May 14, 2012

May 15 - June 14, 2012

June 15 - August 14, 2012

August 15 - October 14, 2012

October 15 - December 31, 2012

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January 1 - May 14, 2012
Open Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Color Key: Free with Admission | On-Site Adventure | Off-Site Field Trip | Special Fee Program

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
10:00 AM Closed Closed Closed Closed      
11:00 AM Closed Closed Closed Closed Wolf 101 Wolf 101 Closed
12:00 PM Closed Closed Closed Closed     Closed
1:00 PM Closed Closed Closed Closed Wolf 101 Wolf 101 Closed
2:00 PM Closed Closed Closed Closed     Closed
3:00 PM Closed Closed Closed Closed Wolf 101 Wolf 101 Closed
4:00 PM Closed Closed Closed Closed     Closed
5:00 PM Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed
6:00 PM Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed
7:00 PM Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed What's for Dinner? Closed



May 15 - June 14, 2012
Open daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Color Key: Free with Admission | On-Site Adventure | Off-Site Field Trip | Special Fee Program

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
10:00 AM              
11:00 AM Pup 101 Pup 101 Pup 101 Pup 101 Pup 101 Pup 101 Pup 101
12:00 PM              
1:00 PM Pup 101 Pup 101 Pup 101 Pup 101 Pup 101 Pup 101 Pup 101
2:00 PM Wolves of the World Wolves of the World Wolves of the World Wolves of the World Wolves of the World Wolves of the World Wolves of the World
3:00 PM Pup 101 Pup 101 Pup 101 Pup 101 Pup 101 Pup 101 Pup 101
4:00 PM Closed Closed Closed Closed     Closed
5:00 PM Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed
7:00 PM Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed What's for Dinner? Closed



June 15 - August 14, 2012
Open daily 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Color Key: Free with Admission | On-Site Adventure | Off-Site Field Trip | Special Fee Program

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
9:00 AM Closed Closed Closed Behind the Scenes - Members Only
June 15 - August 2 Only
Closed Closed Closed
10:00 AM              
11:00 AM Pup 101 Pup 101 Pup 101 Pup 101 Pup 101 Pup 101 Pup 101
12:00 PM              
1:00 PM Pup 101 Pup 101 Pup 101 Pup 101 Pup 101 Pup 101 Pup 101
2:00 PM Wolves of the World Wolves of the World Wolves of the World Wolves of the World Wolves of the World Wolves of the World Wolves of the World
3:00 PM Pup 101 Pup 101 Pup 101 Pup 101 Pup 101 Pup 101 Pup 101
4:00 PM Predator/Prey Predator/Prey Predator/Prey Predator/Prey Predator/Prey Predator/Prey Predator/Prey
5:00 PM Pup 101 Pup 101 Pup 101 Pup 101 Pup 101 Pup 101 Pup 101
6:00 PM              
7:00 PM Closed Closed Behind the Scenes - Members Only
June 15-July 31 Only
Closed Closed Closed Closed
7:30 PM Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed What's for Dinner? Closed
8:00 PM Closed Closed Wolf Communication
August Only
Closed Wolf Communication
August Only
Closed Closed



August 15 - October 14, 2012
Open daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Color Key: Free with Admission | On-Site Adventure | Off-Site Field Trip | Special Fee Program

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
10:00 AM              
11:00 AM Pup 101 Pup 101 Pup 101 Pup 101 Pup 101 Pup 101 Pup 101
12:00 PM              
1:00 AM Pup 101 Pup 101 Pup 101 Pup 101 Pup 101 Pup 101 Pup 101
2:00 PM Wolves of the World Wolves of the World Wolves of the World Wolves of the World Wolves of the World Wolves of the World Wolves of the World
3:00 PM Pup 101 Pup 101 Pup 101 Pup 101 Pup 101 Pup 101 Pup 101
4:00 PM              
5:00 PM Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed
7:00 PM Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed What's for Dinner? Closed
8:00 PM Closed Closed Wolf Communication
August Only
Closed Wolf Communication
August Only
Closed Closed
8:30 PM Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Wolf Communication
Sept 1 - Oct 31
Closed



October 15 - December 31, 2012
Open Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Color Key: Free with Admission | On-Site Adventure | Off-Site Field Trip | Special Fee Program

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
10:00 AM Closed Closed Closed Closed      
11:00 AM Closed Closed Closed Closed Pup 101 Pup 101 Closed
12:00 PM Closed Closed Closed Closed     Closed
1:00 PM Closed Closed Closed Closed Pup 101 Pup 101 Closed
2:00 PM Closed Closed Closed Closed     Closed
3:00 PM Closed Closed Closed Closed Pup 101 Pup 101 Closed
4:00 PM Closed Closed Closed Closed     Closed
12:00 PM Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed
6:30 PM Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed
7:00 PM Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed What's for Dinner? Closed
8:30 PM Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Wolf Communication
October Only
Closed