Mission: Wolf, Wolf sanctuary in Huerfano County, Colorado, United States.
Mission: Wolf is an animal sanctuary in rural Huerfano County, Colorado, set on mountain land at roughly 8,500 feet (about 2,600 m) above sea level. The property holds several large outdoor enclosures where wolves and wolf-dog hybrids live together in social groups.
The sanctuary was founded in 1989 by Kent Weber and Tracy Brooks, who started taking in wolves rescued from private owners and unsuitable conditions. Over time the place grew into a reference point for wolf protection in the United States.
Wolves at the sanctuary live in large enclosures where visitors can watch them interact with each other and with their surroundings. Many people arrive with preconceptions shaped by folklore, and seeing the animals behave naturally tends to shift that view.
Visits need to be booked well in advance since groups are kept small to reduce stress on the animals. The site sits on rough mountain terrain, so sturdy footwear and layers of clothing for changing weather are worth bringing.
Mission: Wolf openly states that its goal is to put itself out of business by helping wolves thrive in the wild rather than in permanent captivity. The founders live on the property itself, sharing daily life with the animals rather than managing them from a distance.
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