The Missouri Comeback for the American Red Wolf

The last Red Wolf was shot in Missouri over 70 years ago, but they are slowly gaining in numbers outside St. Louis, MO. at the Endangered Wolf Center.

The plan is to care for the current limited numbers of Red Wolves, encourage increase in numbers and within fifty years – remove them from the endangered list. The Endangered Wolf Center in Missouri is integral in this effort at their spacious grounds near Eureka, Mo.

They don’t just keep Red Wolves. They also have Maned Wolves, Mexican Wolves, Swift Foxes, Fennec Foxes, Red Foxes, Arctic Foxes and African Painted Dogs. These Canids aren’t just on display, you are encouraged to get involved in the effort to save and re-establish them by adopting a wolf (our family did this for many years).

Should you have a wolf enthusiast in your home or family -like we have, you can also volunteer to help the staff when you reach a certain age. The wolf fan in your life will love the various events and specific tours to experience at the center and the more low-key approach and smaller crowds.

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You can also stay connected to your pack when your not at the center via a webcam and email updates on specific wolves that have become favorites of patrons.