Wolf Science Center

The Wolf Science Center is a research facility near Ernstbrunn dedicated to studying how wolves and dogs behave and interact in social groups. The installation operates with small groups of animals observed in conditions that closely resemble their natural environment.

The center started in 2008 with young wolves and moved to its current location in 2009. Since 2017, it has partnered with the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, becoming an established research institution.

The facility demonstrates how closely wolves and dogs are related through direct observation of their behaviors and social habits. Visitors can see firsthand how domestication has shaped the way these animals interact with each other and their environment.

Access to the facility is through the adjacent Wildpark Ernstbrunn, and visitors should wear appropriate clothing for guided tours in outdoor conditions. Activity levels of the animals vary with the season, so timing your visit accordingly can improve your experience.

Researchers raise wolf and dog offspring from birth and meticulously track how their development diverges over time. This long-term observation reveals patterns that would be nearly impossible to study in the wild.

Location: Ernstbrunn

Location: Lower Austria

Inception: 2008

Part of: Wildpark Ernstbrunn, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna

Address: Wolfsforschungszentrum, Dörfles 48, A-2115 Ernstbrunn

Website: http://wolfscience.at

GPS coordinates: 48.54390,16.34940

Latest update: December 12, 2025 16:40