
See What’s Happening in Wolf Conservation
Read official California Wolf Center press releases, media appearances, and other content related to recent developments in wolf conservation.
Oakland Zoo Welcomes Wolves as Their Wild Counterparts Return to Our State
A pair of gray wolves have joined the list of eight new native-Californian species at Oakland Zoo’s upcoming California Trail expansion, opening in June 2018. Wild wolves are now returning to California - after being extirpated during government-run antipredator campaigns a century ago.
Mexican Gray Wolves Born at California Wolf Center travel to Arizona
California Wolf Center is celebrating the birth of a Mexican gray wolf litter at their conservation center, six puppies born two weeks ago. On May 16th two pups were transported to Arizona and placed in the den of the Panther Creek wild wolf pack.
Gray Wolf Crosses Into California, A First in More Than 85 Years
A single gray wolf has crossed the border into California south of Klamath Falls, marking the return of a keystone predator that was eliminated from our state more than 80 years ago.
California Wolf Center’s announcement of Release of California Wolf Conservation Plan and Year in Review for California Wolf Recovery for 2016
On Tuesday, December 6th California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) released the final Conservation Plan for Gray Wolves in California. We wish to express our appreciation for the Department's tremendous work in creating a Wolf Conservation Plan that takes into consideration all stakeholders perspectives and interests.
Range Rider Program Launched in Northern California
Range riders are saddling up in Northern California to help prevent wolf-livestock conflicts, thanks to a recently implemented range rider program, announced the California Wolf Center.
The Newest Wolf to California
California Department of Fish & Wildlife released a report confirming the presence of another wolf in Northern California on January 7, 2016. This wolf is not part of the Shasta Pack, but is believed to be a lone wolf.
California is Wolf Territory Once Again
The image of five gray wolf pups in Northern California was released by California Department of Fish & Wildlife on August 20, 2015. This news has been long awaited since the lone gray wolf, Journey first crossed into California from Oregon in 2011.
Agency Recommends Not Protecting Gray Wolves Under California Endangered Species Act
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has determined that protecting gray wolves under the California Endangered Species Act is not warranted. The Department presented that recommendation yesterday in a status report given to the state’s Fish and Game Commission in Sacramento.
Approximately One Million Americans Speak Out Against Stripping Federal Protections From Wolves
Approximately one million Americans stated their opposition to the Obama administration’s proposal to strip endangered species protections from gray wolves in a comment period that closed today.
Proposal to Strip Federal Wolf Protections Faces Strong Opposition
Demonstrating Americans’ broad opposition to the Obama administration’s plan to strip Endangered Species Act protections from gray wolves, members of the Pacific Wolf Coalition submitted 101,416 comments to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today favoring continued wolf protections.
Gray Wolves Losing Federal Protections
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released its proposal today to remove Endangered Species Act protections for gray wolves across most of the country.
Anniversary of OR-7’s Arrival in California Inspires New Wolf Alliance
Twenty-five wildlife conservation, education and protection organizations in California, Oregon and Washington today announced the formation of an alliance committed to recovering wolves across the region.
California Fish & Game Commission Accepts Petition to List the Gray Wolf Under the California Endangered Species Act
California moved one step closer to deciding whether to protect the gray wolf under the California Endangered Species Act.
State Department of Fish and Game Says Protections for Gray Wolves Under California Endangered Species Act May Be Warranted
Protecting the gray wolf under California’s Endangered Species Act may be warranted, according to a report prepared by the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG) and presented to the state’s Fish and Game Commission today at a public hearing in Ventura.
Elementary Institute of Science Students To Become First High School Group to Conduct Citizen Scientist Research in Glacier National Park
Twenty-two students from the Elementary Institute of Science (EIS) will be the first group of high school students to participate in a week-long, Citizen Science research expedition this July at one of the country’s most spectacular national parks.
Legendary Mexican Wolf Dies at 15
The last surviving Mexican gray wolf from the original release in 1998 died recently at California Wolf Center in Julian, CA. Rio, or M166, had been living out his retirement years at California Wolf Center, and he passed peacefully without suffering.
California Wolf Center Announces Partnership with Minnesota Zoo’s “WolfQuest” Video Game
California Wolf Center announced its partnership with the Minnesota Zoo and "WolfQuest"—a 3D wildlife simulation video game and the first game of its kind to be fully funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Wolf Awareness Week 2008 Keynote Speaker, Maggie Dwire, Assistant Wolf Recovery Coordinator for US Fish & Wildlife
California Wolf Center will be celebrating Wolf Awareness Week with two special programs featuring Maggie Dwire, Assistant Wolf Recovery Coordinator for the Mexican Wolf Recovery Program.
Successful Birth of Highly Endangered Mexican Gray Wolf Pups at the California Wolf Center
New hope for highly endangered Mexican wolves emerged from a den at the California Wolf Center as five Mexican gray wolf pups were born in mid-April and ventured outside for the first time in mid-May.
Wolf Awareness Week 2007 With Keynote Speaker, Ed Bangs, Wolf Recovery Coordinator for the US Fish & Wildlife Service
California Wolf Center will be celebrating Wolf Awareness Week with 2 special programs featuring Ed Bangs, Rocky Mountain Wolf Recovery Coordinator.