The International Wolf Center, located in Ely, Minnesota, contains expansive observation windows that provide amazing an amazing view of the center’s resident ambassador wolves. Visitors can watch as the wolves interact with each within their 1.25-acre natural enclosure and the den site. Kids can crawl into the International Wolf Center’s Little Wolf den, an exhibit designed specifically for children between the ages of three and nine. This exhibit takes kids on a journey through a wolf pup’s first year, led by the spunky Little Wolf. Hours for the International Wolf Center change throughout the year and are displayed on the website.

1396 Highway 169, Ely, MN 55731, Phone: 218-365-4695

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