Common Questions About Wolf Center Conservation Tours

Tour reservations are required before visiting our conservation center. All visitors will need a vehicle to access our property. Sorry, we cannot accommodate drop offs, walk-up guests from K.Q. Ranch, or ride share services such as Uber or Lyft. We have ample parking in a dirt lot at our facility that is a short walk from our education center where the tour will begin. California Wolf Center maintains accessibility for all guests. Please notify our check-in team if you require ADA accessible parking. If you have any questions regarding access, please email us at reservations@californiawolfcenter.org.

Available Friday through Monday at select times, you’ll receive an educational presentation on wolf behavior, pack dynamics, and on the history of wolf conservation in North America during a guided public tour of our two ambassador wolf packs.

Any type of tour guests choose to participate in, unless explicitly mentioned, will be roughly 1 hour long. We advise tour guests to bring water, hats and sunscreen.

• Cameras and binoculars are welcome. Photographs may be taken through the habitat fences.

• We sell bottled water, but we recommend bringing your own.

• We experience extreme temperatures and weather conditions. Wear comfortable closed-toe shoes and bring sun protection. Summer weather can be very hot and dry, and winter weather can be cold and wet. Please check weather and road conditions before you visit.

Service animals are not allowed access to the Conservation Center because their presence would fundamentally alter the programs we offer. The wild wolves who are our ambassadors, and the primary focus of our public programs, would be distracted by the presence of service dogs and at risk for potential exposure to zoonotic diseases.

No, we do not allow any direct interaction with our wolves. Some of our wolves could be released into the wild, and even if they can’t, they are kept as wild as possible, so forcing them to interact with people could cause them stress, and would be exploitative.

Private tours involve you and your group of up to 6 people total with a more personalized experience, and are available at select times on weekdays. Public tours are open to up to 30 people, and are available Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

The discounts we offer come as a membership perk for our members. Explore our membership rewards here! We also offer a discount to those staying at KQ Ranch Resort.

Feeding tours: During these tours, the wolves are fed one of the two weekly feedings. Each wolf can eat up to 20 lbs in one feast. This tour may not be suitable for the squeamish.
Holiday tours: Available once a month and seasonally themed. Guests will get to toss small pieces of food enrichment, provided by their guide, and will receive a goodie bag on the way out.

The tour consists of two viewing areas where you have the option to sit or stand while observing our ambassador wolves. In between the viewing areas, the path of the tour is roughly 60 yards of total walking. Note that the total walking distance will be broken down into 3 segments split by the time spent at each viewing area.

The tour route is an unpaved dirt path that can be uneven due to rain and water runoff. Previous guests have successfully used crutches, wheelchairs and other mobility aids. However, we do recommend monitoring the weather around the time of your visit for any heavy rain or snow. If a member of your party has accessibility concerns and your tour is scheduled after a storm, we encourage you to call our offices to receive an updated report.

Public tours are available Friday through Monday at three potential times: 9:40 am, 12:40 pm, and 2:40 pm. Friday tours are at 12:40 pm and 2:40 pm, Saturdays and Sundays are at 9:40 am, 12:40 pm and 2:40 pm and Mondays are at 12:40 pm.

No. We do not allow anyone under the age of 18 to be left unattended by a parent or guardian, and we do not allow drop-offs of any kind.