Face coverings must fully cover nose & mouth and secure under the chin. The tour is held rain, snow, or shine, so dress accordingly. Truly a four-season resort area, during the winter people flock to the region for skiing and other winter sports… You can book online, or contact us to place the reservation. Check our facebook page for extreme weather cancellations. Sage: California Facility Closure--Male Wolf, Sage, was one of twelve Wolves that were given a new life by The Wild Animal Sanctuary after previously living at a rescue facility near Los Angeles. Lititz, Pa. 17543, Find out more about our COVID19 Operations, Smoking is only permitted in designated areas. If sassa was still in the enclosure it could have been a disaster. A password will be sent to your email address. For teens and young adults visiting for the Full Moon Event, please bring proof of age – guests must be 16 or older for admission. We provide a permanent and continued lifelong safe sanctuary to gray wolves and wolf dogs. Great Wolf Lodge Pocono Mountains resort in Pennsylvania offers a wide variety of fun family attractions including our famous indoor water park. Google has many special features to help you find exactly what you're looking for. As a 501c3 nonprofit, our tours program has served to be the major funding source that enabled us to continue in our important mission. The Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. By supporting us, you are supporting these magnificent and misunderstood creatures. For 40 years, the Darlington Family has offered refuge to gray wolves and wolf-dogs. though lenses must be less than 5 inches in length for all tours except Professional Photography Sessions. Get in touch with us! Trip Advisor/jande2002 Learn more about each wolf – his or her name and story – by clicking here. During the Private Tour guests tour the entire facility and have an opportunity to view all of the packs. Originally created as a private rescue, Wolf Sanctuary of PA has grown into an educational facility. Call 760-248-7818 for appointment. Phone: (717) 626-4617. The faux log-siding, entrance carved with bears, wolves and other animals, and giant clock tower in the entrance lobby will be a big hi… Wolf Sanctuary in Lititz is another one-of-a-kind destination. There is one moderately steep hill halfway through the tour. Reviewed April 17, 2019 via mobile . If the tour is booked full online, contact us about our waiting list. Our Full Moon Fundraisers are a bit different. The wolves were Beautiful with their winter coat. Call 760-248-7818 between 8 am and 6 pm PST. We learned so much about them from Jim. Please do NOT … There is an optional portion towards the end of the public tour that involves a steep hill, but there are only a few wolves at the top, the majority are below. Below is a listing of the species we have, and an approximate number that are currently living here. Guests are not permitted to reach over or through any fencing in accordance state laws, insurance requirements, and our mission and goals. Stay at this family-friendly chalet in Albrightsville. It is imperative that parents keep their children close by and on the trails. In the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country, quietly secured on 80 plus acres of natural woodland, you will find the home of the Wolves of Speedwell. It was a beautiful experience. Lititz, Pa. 17543. Eve and Noel came to us on Christmas Eve. During Full Moon Fundraisers, you may bring chairs, blankets, non-alcoholic refreshments and snacks. Tripods, monopods, and selfie sticks are prohibited. They will stop for a few moments at each pack to introduce them and provide information on conservation and biology. There is no direct interaction between visitors and the wolves in according with state laws, insurance requirements, and our mission and goals. The tour may not be appropriate for children under age 5 due to the length and nature of the tour. Photos are permitted (and encouraged!) The Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. 465 Speedwell Forge Rd. It is illegal in Pennsylvania and many other states to own a wolf without wildlife permits. The pace of the tour is set by the guide, and all visitors must stay with their group at all times. Address: 465 Speedwell Forge Rd. Your guide will lead you and whoever you choose to bring with you around the entire sanctuary to view all of the wolves. Public Tours are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and on some Saturdays. All tour proceeds help the wolves. WHEN: Private Tours are scheduled Saturdays and Sundays in the morning or early afternoon, and Mondays and Fridays at 10AM. It is a big attraction and the full moon tours are very popular among visitors from all parts of the country! We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization, and we rely on your support to continue in our important work. It is illegal in Pennsylvania and many other states to own a wolf without wildlife permits. Private Tours offer an opportunity to view all of the wolves at the sanctuary. All tour funds directly benefit the wolves. (908) 496-9244 89 Mount Pleasant Road, Columbia, NJ 07832 Volunteer; Donate; Wish List; Adopt a Wolf; Memberships; Merchandise and Gifts; Newsletter Subscribe ; Contact Us; Like Us On Facebook. We would love to hear from you. This is our only age-restricted event – visitors must be 16 or older with proof of age to attend. With limited income from our tours, we ask that you consider making a donation to help the wolves through this difficult time. In the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country, quietly secured on 80 plus acres of natural woodland, you will find the home of the Wolves of Speedwell. "I loved the … Instead, it’s a wildlife rescue organization. THIS IS A RESIDENCE, PLEASE RESPECT THAT! Our tour of the Lakota Wolf Preserve was wonderful. Items from the sanctuary Gift Shop can now be ordered online or by phone. Address: 465 Speedwell Forge Rd. Every wolf has a story. There are over 70 big cats here, and tours are offered every day except Thursdays, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Wolf Sanctuary of PA, Lititz, PA. 66,411 likes. The length of the tour is approximately 1/8 of a mile (1/4 mile including the steep portion) and the pace is leisurely. Thank you, as always, for your generous support. Your personal data will be used to support your experience throughout this website, to manage access to your account, and for other purposes described in our privacy policy. Alcohol is not permitted. Your financial contribution will assist with costs associated with feeding, medical needs, and all around general care for the wolves. We would love to hear from you. All guests and visitors view the wolves from behind/through 1 to 2 sets of fencing, with 3×3 to 3×6 inch wide gaps. A company called Chris’s Squirrels and More sells what we need and is willing to help you buy formula as a gift for Pocono Wildlife! Smoking is only permitted in designated areas. 44 reviews. NO Calls on MONDAY. Payment is typically required at the time of booking. Since you will be photographing the wolves where they live, in a stress free environment, you will get the best possible photo opportunities. Photographs are permitted but lenses must be no longer than 5 inches in length. Lititz, Pa. 17543. Search the world's information, including webpages, images, videos and more. Home to rescued wolves, the sanctuary welcomes visitors for guided tours and for special moonlight tours throughout the year. This year we celebrate 40 years of rescue with your generous support. Maintaining the well-being of wolves through your generous support. Ask rebeccaadams316 about Great Wolf Lodge Poconos. Bring a blanket, a flashlight, a chair, maybe something warm to drink (non-alcoholic beverages only). All proceeds from gift shop sales also directly benefit the wolves. Just a few weeks ago we noticed that she had a minor limp for a few short days, and then it quickly went away leading us to believe that it had healed. Bring a flashlight as the tour will take place in the evening with limited light availability and you will be walking on uneven ground. Address: 465 Speedwell Forge Rd. We are dedicated to providing the best habitat and care for our wolves. Get in touch with us! Photography Sessions & Pricing. Learn about the unique residents of Wolf Sanctuary of PA! Sage most likely was one of fifteen Wolves rescued from a Minnesota fur farm in August 2018 before arriving at the California facility. Phone: (717) 626-4617. Help Support Us. It is illegal in Pennsylvania and many other states to own a wolf without wildlife permits. We have experienced a severe decrease in tour income since the onset of the pandemic. Photographs are permitted but lenses must be no longer than 5 inches in length. There are plenty of benches and chairs around the sanctuary and in front of most of the packs on the tour. Tours on Saturdays and Sunday are available at 10am, June through September, and at 12pm, October through May. Home to rescued wolves, the sanctuary welcomes visitors for guided tours and for special moonlight tours throughout the year. Please wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather. Two rescues from Western Pennsylvania, they were only 5 weeks old when they arrived. Here at Wolf Sanctuary of PA, wolves and wolf-dogs are given back their dignity. Check our booking calendar for availability.During the Public Tours, guides lead guests around to several of the packs, providing information about the wolves here as well as information about their biology and conservation. There is no picnic area or campground on the property. TOUR SIZE: 10-15 visitors per session, per our Covid19 Safety Protocols. The Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. In loving memory of William H. Darlington, Founder and Executive Director, 1980-1998. Thank rebeccaadams316 . The Wild Animal Sanctuary has rescued over 1,000 animals in its 40+ year history, and we currently have over 600 living with us today. Private Tours offer an opportunity to view all of the wolves at the sanctuary. Please bring water or non-alcoholic beverages to stay hydrated, especially on warm days. The Wolf Sanctuary of PA is located in northern Lancaster County, near the popular town of Lititz and the Pennsylvania Turnpike. All proceeds from gift shop sales also directly benefit the wolves. During the session you will have access to the same trails as the private tour. The trails are natural grass, rocks, and dirt and the majority of the public tour is on a relatively flat surface. The Sanctuary has a full array of amazing photographs taken by staff, volunteers and even many professional photographers. Soon after, she was seen hunched and shaking while walking around her enclosure. Any parent or child not respecting our policies will be asked to leave immediately. It is mandatory all guests ages 2+ wear a face covering. WHEN: see below for 2021 Full Moon schedule, Masks will be required for the tour per COVID19 guidelines. Guides provide information on the wolves at the sanctuary as well as facts and information about wolf conservation and biology. The tour is held rain, snow, or shine. All tours require a reservation. We will continue to provide updates via our website and social media. Tours range between $36 and $150 per adult, depending on whether you choose a photo tour, keeper tour, feeding tour, or basic tour. We recommend visitors bring the following: These sessions offer an opportunity for professional photographers to spend additional time photographing the wolves using longer lenses and professional equipment. Please help us give our girl a fighting chance. WHEN: Saturdays and Sundays by Reservation. The sanctuary Gift Shop is open during tour hours or by appointment. I took my teenage son and daughter and we all thought it was a highlight of our short trip to the Poconos. Discover tons of activities near Poconos at Great Wolf Lodge, the kid-friendly indoor water park resort. They will stop for a few moments at each pack to introduce them and provide information on conservation and biology. We have three different types of yearly sponsorship including $25, $45, and $100. The Sanctuary has a wide selection of fun and educational videos that range from covering urgent and exciting rescues... to meeting our rescued animals through our Voices of Freedom series. The North Branch Land Trust preserves and protects the Montage Mountain Wildflower Sanctuary. Your personal data will be used to support your experience throughout this website, to manage access to your account, and for other purposes described in our privacy policy. Nature and adventure abound in the Poconos, and there’s no better place to explore it all from than this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom Tannersville vacation rental house! We maintain the well-being of the wolves only through your generous support. TOUR SIZE: Public tours are capped at 15 visitors or fewer for each tour guide, per our Covid19 Safety Protocols. Help Support Us. Tripods, monopods, and selfie sticks are prohibited. Trip Advisor/Dean-Amy-2004 Today, Wolf Sanctuary of PA welcomes visitors to join a guided tour of the sanctuary, spanning 80 acres, that’s home to more than a dozen beloved wolves, including Lucas, Cheyenne, and Spirit. Easy to get to from New Jersey. The Wolf Sanctuary is located just a quarter mile down the road. Our guests praise the pool and the WiFi in our reviews. Lititz, Pa. 17543, https://wolfsanctuarypa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Enriching-the-Lives-of-the-Wolves-of-Speedwell.mp4, Smoking is only permitted in designated areas. Serious and amateur photographers can take advantage of private guided photography or video sessions around each individual wolf compound. PLEASE wear good walking shoes. Jan 6, 2013 - Just two hours from New York City or Philadelphia, the Pocono Mountains offer pristine natural beauty mixed with enough family-friendly activities to fill a long weekend getaway or an entire summer vacation. Your guide will lead you and whoever you choose to bring with you around the entire sanctuary to view all of the wolves. For over 30 years the Darlington Family has offered refuge to Wolves who have found themselves without a place in the natural world. Tours and events are held outside and the walking trails are natural rocks, grass, and dirt. The Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. If online booking is full, please contact us to ask about our waiting list. Every little bit helps. Guests of Speedwell Forge B&B, please reserve your Weekday Public Tour through your Innkeeper. For these sessions, all photography equipment is permitted, including tripods and long lenses, though video is still prohibited. We have also instituted health and safety practices to ensure the well-being of our visitors, volunteers, and staff. About a two hour drive from both New York and Philadelphia, this popular resort is packed year-round. Advanced Booking Required. They will stop for a few moments at each pack to introduce them and provide information on conservation and biology. Enjoy WiFi, a spa tub, and onsite parking. The Poconos location opened in 2005, and is a sprawling, four-story, 401-room den of family entertainment. Whippany, New Jersey. For 40 years, the Darlington Family has offered refuge to gray wolves and wolf-dogs. At this time, all tours require advanced booking. Wolf Sanctuary In the heart of the Pennsylvania Dutch country, quietly secured on 80 plus acres of natural woodland, you will find the home of the Speedwell Wolves. Speedwell Forge County Park is .3 miles away and many people love to hike the trails. As our region slowly begins to reopen, we have begun to offer tours by reservation only. Lititz, Pa. 17543. We will start with two special events in May , followed by outdoor science and art experiences in June. She has had surgery to remove the cysts and is soon scheduled for surgery to fix her ACL’s. Reservations required. We rushed her to emergency and it was determined that she had torn ACLs and an infected ovarian cyst. Contact Lakota Wolf Preserve at (877) 733-9653 in Columbia, NJ, for the experience of a lifetime at our wolf preserve. 43 9. We visited the Sanctuary in early January 2021. Wolf Sanctuary of PA is a non-profit 501c3. Tours of the Wolf Sanctuary of PA are offered year-round, four days a week. Check in was smooth and our room was ready upon arrival … The only way to see Wolf Sanctuary of PA is by a guided tour. Lititz, Pa. 17543. Plan to arrive at 7:00 PM, gates close promptly at 7:15 P.M. and the tours start at 7:30 P.M. We hope you will come. If you are a guest of the Speedwell Forge B&B, or if you are paying with a gift certificate or other alternative payment, please contact us to book your tour. 465 Speedwell Forge Rd. A password will be sent to your email address. We are devoted to assuring the highest quality of care and enrichment for our wolves. All guests and visitors, during all tours and events, view and may photograph the wolves from behind/through 1 to 2 sets of fencing, with 3×3 to 3×6 inch wide gaps. If you have kids, chances are youve heard of Great Wolf Lodge. Guests are not permitted to bring alcohol to the property at any time. Guests are only permitted on the property during guided tours. Per Covid19 safety regulations, all visitors must wear a mask at all times and maintain 6 feet of social distance while on the property. Wolf Sanctuary of PA, Lititz, PA. 66,389 likes. $50 per photographer per 30 minutes (up to 2 hours), *No more than 5 photographers will be scheduled per session. The only age-restricted tour is our Full Moon Fundraiser – visitors must be 16 or older to attend this tour. It’s one of the few places left where the endangered Appalachian Sandwort still grows. Note also that there is no playground at the facility and children are not allowed to run, wander or behave loudly while visiting. The address for the Lakota Wolf Preserve is 89 Mt Pleasant Road, Columbia NJ 07832 GPS Coords: 40.970933,--75.072232 We are just a few miles off Rt 80 by the Delaware Water Gap. Spring Break Overnight . If online booking is full, please contact us to ask about our waiting list. Videos. Props and other staging materials are not permitted and models are not permitted. Lacawac Sanctuary. Skip Content. It typically depends on the age group. We walked up to the sanctuary, about a half mile up the mountain. Smoking is not permitted near the wolf enclosures or bonfire area. #18 of 65 Nature & Parks in Pocono Mountains Region. This 18-acre tract of oak forest along the northern border of Pittston Township is home to thousands of plants and animals. They are growing fast and now you can schedule a 30 minute visit to view them as they play in their outdoor area! The event features a roaring bonfire (weather permitting) and guided tours. Have a question or want to find out more about the sanctuary? We always have fun, and it’s always about the wolves. Address: 465 Speedwell Forge Rd. Video is prohibited. Speedwell Forge Lake is just a mile away. During the Public Tour guests have an opportunity to view a little over half of the wolves. Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary could not open our exhibits in 2020. Payment can be made through our online booking system or by booking over the phone. To Make a Reservation: Reservations by Phone Call ONLY Hours for calls - 8am to 6pm ONLY! Have a question or want to find out more about the sanctuary? Wolf Mountain Sanctuary - California Interactive Wolf Educational Tours We are one of a few sanctuaries where you can touch/interact with a wolf. Check our facebook page for extreme weather cancellations. Educational Wolf Tours at The Lakota Wolf Preserve in Columbia, New Jersey: Explore and learn about some of the world's most amazing animals through our educational Wolf Watch tours. Our beautiful girl is in trouble. We provide a permanent and continued lifelong safe sanctuary to gray wolves and wolf dogs. The Wolf Sanctuary of PA isn’t a zoo, per se. Upon arrival you can enjoy either a scenic 1/2 mile nature walk from the parking area to the preserve or we have a shuttle bus that can drive you there. To maintain a peaceful and serene environment for our animals and other guests, we require children to be monitored at ALL TIMES. Check our booking calendar for availability. All other tours do not have an age restriction. Canoeing and kayaking are popular on the lake as well as fishing. Beautiful Wildlife and Wolf Photography in Columbia, New Jersey . Is there a picnic area or campground on the property? It is illegal in Pennsylvania and many other states to own a wolf without wildlife permits. This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. 654staceyv. We are dedicated to providing the best habitat and care for our wolves. The preserve was created and is run by some dedicated animal lovers and they share with you fascinating information about the wolves, as well as foxes and bobcats who are also in residence. Please avoid shining lights directly towards the wolves. It was a beautiful clear crisp Saturday morning. Join us at the Lakota Wolf Preserve, taking care of one of these wonderful animals through our sponsorship program. All other tours are open to visitors of all ages. Popular attractions Big Boulder Ski Area and Pocono Raceway are located nearby. All of our animals were rescued from illegal or abusive situations and their rescue stories are incredible to read - or watch this rescue video. WHEN: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10AM Year round, Saturdays 11AM, COST: $15 adults; $13 children age 11 and younger; $14 seniors age 63 and older, DURATION: Tours last approximately 1-1.5 hours. Timber wolf RIver decided to go into the arctics' enclosure and since wolves are extremely territorial it could have been a fight to the death. For the Full Moon Fundraiser, children under age 16 are not permitted to attend. However, since you can take a tour of their facilities and see the many wolves and wolf-hybrids here, I decided to included it. We are still unable to offer weekend public tours at this time. Fun family getaway. The session is not informational, but rather a guide will accompany you through the facility and may provide suggestions for the best angles or viewpoints. In loving memory of William H. Darlington, Founder and Executive Director, 1980-1998. We are thrilled to tell you that we are the recipients of a COVID grant and are moving forward with plans that will make it easier and safer to bring our nature-based experiences back to you in Spring 2021! These surgeries will not be cheap. Originally created as a private rescue, Wolf Sanctuary of PA has grown into an educational facility. With locations throughout the United States and Canada, its the largest family of indoor water park resorts. Please also contact us to place the booking if you are a Speedwell Forge B&B guest or if you have a gift certificate or are unable to pay in advance with a credit card. Guides will stop at each pack for 10 minutes or so to provide information about the wolves here and about wolf conservation and biology.

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