Dedicated to Wild Wolf Conservation and Public Education Since Our Beginnings in 1977

The California Wolf Center, previously known as the Julian Center for Science and Education, was originally founded in 1977 by Paul and Judy Kenis. Starting with just two North American gray wolves, our mission from the start was to teach the public about the importance of wolves in their ecosystem.

California Wolf Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Tax ID # 33-0078906.

Wild dreams were realized in 1977 when the Julian Center for Science and Education was originally founded. Today the mission continues at the California Wolf Center.

Mission

Mission

California Wolf Center is dedicated to the return of wild wolves to their natural habitat and to the people who share the landscape with them.

 

Wolf Conservation

Wolf Conservation

Learn about the important wolf conservation work we’re doing to save US wolf populations, including the endangered Mexican gray wolf.

 

Staff and Board Members

Staff and Board Members

Add your legacy Meet the team behind the California Wolf Center's conservation efforts.

 

Partnerships

Partnerships

See the institutions and organizations working with the California Wolf Center to protect wild wolves.

 

Volunteer, Internship, and Career Opportunities

Volunteer, Internship, and Career Opportunities

Get involved in wolf conservation by joining our volunteer program where helpers of all experience levels are welcome.

 

Contact

Contact

Click here to get in touch with us. We’d love to hear from you!

 

Latest News

Stay up to date on the latest wolf research, blog posts, field stories, and important announcements.

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The Wild Legacy: A Brief History of Wolves in California
The Wild Legacy: A Brief History of Wolves in California
Operant Conditioning with Northwestern Gray Wolves
Operant Conditioning with Northwestern Gray Wolves
Wolf Awareness Week 2023
Wolf Awareness Week 2023
Wolves Around the World: The Ethiopian Wolf
Wolves Around the World: The Ethiopian Wolf
CWC Volunteer Spotlight: Karen Biggs
CWC Volunteer Spotlight: Karen Biggs
Wolf Conservation Today, For a Better Tomorrow
Wolf Conservation Today, For a Better Tomorrow
Wolf Moon Tour
Wolf Moon Tour

See how the California Wolf Center is taking part in January’s full moon known as the Wolf Moon.

It’s Breeding Season!
It’s Breeding Season!

We’ve officially entered wolf breeding season, which generally runs from late January until late March. Since wolves’ gestation period is about two months long, their pups are born in April or May. Females will give birth or “whelp” in a den and have about 5 pups on average in a litter.

About "Friends of the Wolf", A New Children’s Book By Robert Young
About "Friends of the Wolf", A New Children’s Book By Robert Young

An interview with children’s book author, Robert Young, about his latest book, “Friends of the Wolf”.

3 California Wolf Center North American Gray Wolves Transferred to Lake Superior Zoo
3 California Wolf Center North American Gray Wolves Transferred to Lake Superior Zoo

North American gray wolf sisters Shasta, Sierra, and Tehama move to newly-renovated wolf exhibit in Minnesota.