Endangered Wolf Center, Wolf conservation center in Eureka, Missouri, US
The Endangered Wolf Center is a breeding facility for Mexican wolves and red wolves located on the grounds of Washington University's Tyson Research Center near St. Louis. The facility focuses on maintaining these threatened species through controlled breeding programs.
The center was founded in 1971 by zoologist Marlin Perkins and his wife Carol, launching breeding programs that prevented the extinction of Mexican wolves in North America. These early efforts established the foundation for decades of conservation work.
The center offers educational programs where visitors learn about wolf behavior and their ecological role in nature. These sessions help people understand and correct common misconceptions about these predators.
Visitors must arrange reservations in advance to join guided tours and evening programs such as wolf howl sessions. The facility is located about 20 miles (32 kilometers) from St. Louis and operates during specific hours.
Every Mexican wolf currently living in the wild in the southwestern United States descends genetically from wolves bred at this center. This genetic connection shows the direct impact of the center's work on bringing the species back from the brink.
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