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Colorado Wolf And Wildlife Center | PO Box 713 | Divide, CO 80814 | 719.687.9742
CONSERVATION 路 EDUCATION 路 PRESERVATION Happy Birthday Kelly and Craig
at Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center Divide, Colorado www.wolfeducation.org
TOURS WE OFFER: THE STANDARD TOUR Our personalized, walking tours through the sanctuary are fun and educational. We guarantee an up-close view of the beautiful, majestic and elusive wolf. Tours are conducted year-round. All tours are by reservation only.
THE VIP TOUR During a VIP tour, you will enjoy interaction inside our Ambassador Wolf enclosures! You will get an up close and personal experience with our socialized wolves.
A PHOTO SESSION A CWWC photographer will take several pictures of you and your group interacting with the wolves. We burn them to a CD for you to take home with you.
Colorado Wolf And Wildlife Center | PO Box 713 | Divide, CO 80814 | 719.687.9742
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Trees are blossoming, bringing color all around CWWC
Our newest additions - Rudy the Rooster & his harlem of hens
Keara looking at the sun
Micah and a new friend
VIP tours are a great way to get up and personal with the wolves. It’s truly a magical experience! Colorado Wolf And Wildlife Center | PO Box 713 | Divide, CO 80814 | 719.687.9742
CONSERVATION · EDUCATION · PRESERVATION A trip to Brady’s Nursery in Canon City These are some shrubs that will be planted in our rock and botanical gardens. more plants... ...and more plants! Our new rock garden This is “before”be sure to read June’s newsletter for the “after” The lady responsible for all of our beautiful landscaping is Katie who is our master gardener. With her knowledge and artistic creativity, we are creating a beautiful environment for us & our guests to enjoy. Landscaping leading up to our meat house. Colorado Wolf And Wildlife Center | PO Box 713 | Divide, CO 80814 | 719.687.9742
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Facts
CWWC
Kenya and the wolf...
The Center gets all of its meat donated from various sources. The animals’ primary diet consists of beef, venison, elk and chicken. The wolves are fasted twice a week, usually on Thursday and Monday. Fasting prevents overweight wolves which is very unhealthy. Wolves in the wild typically only eat once a week. On average we go through 60-80 pounds of meat at each feeding. Currently 18 wolves reside at the Center and all but 6 will walk on a leash. The ones that do, get the luxury of going on walks, pen rotations, and visits to the “Day Spa” for a nice change of scenery and new scents to discover. The ones that are wild in nature enjoy either human interaction or interesting things to play with such as deer and elk hides, bones and scents of other wolves on cloth, fish oil pills, and various other things they can chew on or destroy. The youngest wolf we raised by hand was only two days old. Our oldest wolf was 17 when he died. Life expectancy is 10 to 15 years in captivity and 6-8 in the wild. The current Center was drawn out on a napkin under a tree which is in the Red Fox enclosure. When the Center was purchased in 2006 there were no structures and it only had a well without power.
I feel protected!
Colorado Wolf And Wildlife Center | PO Box 713 | Divide, CO 80814 | 719.687.9742
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We would like to thank everyone who helped make our Mother’s Day event another great success. We hope to see you at our Father’s Day event as well ...
Fable greets guests for the CWWC Mother’s Day Event Mother’s Day Event Table
Shadow the miniature horse is now three weeks old and growing bigger everyday! Colorado Wolf And Wildlife Center | PO Box 713 | Divide, CO 80814 | 719.687.9742
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Fable greets guests at the May Full Moon Tour
We would like to sincerely thank Mike Cavanaugh of Mike’s Natural Pet for his recent donation of natural and holistic pet food and supplements for our wolves, foxes and coyote. CWWC staff and volunteers endorse “Mike’s Natural Pet Market,” and shop there for their “domestic” pets organic and natural pet food needs. He also carries a wide variety of healthy treats, chews and toys. We greatly appreciate your donation!
Mike Cavanaugh - Owner/Nutritional Counselor 3640 Jeannine Dr · Col. Springs, CO 80917 · (719) 570-1488 · www.mikesnaturalpet.com Colorado Wolf And Wildlife Center | PO Box 713 | Divide, CO 80814 | 719.687.9742
CONSERVATION · EDUCATION · PRESERVATION CWWC special events : these tours and events are in addition to our standard 10am, noon, 2pm and 4pm tours
SPECIAL EVENTS
FULL MOON TOUR
FEEDING FEST TOUR
11 Mile Presentation
June 2 & 3*
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday CALL FOR TIMES
Saturday, June 16 7pm
Father’s Day Celebration Sunday, June 17 9-10am
Check in by 5pm. Meet and greet one of our wolves at 5:30 Tour starts immediately after and lasts approximately 1 hour. Wear warm clothes and good boots. Bring a camera and flashlight. Cocoa and coffee will be provided ADULTS $25 KIDS $15 (8-12 yrs) No kids under 8 Future Full Moon Tours July 7 & 8* · Aug 4 & 5* Sept 1 & 2* · Oct. 27 & 28* Nov. 24 · Dec. 29 *the first date must be full before the second date opens
Meet our resident animals during the feeding tour and observe them when they are most active...feeding time! Learn about hunting, howling and hierarchy and communicate with the pack in a group howl!
walk on the wild side Thursday & Sunday CALL FOR TIMES Start by walking with a guide through the Center and seeing the wolves, coyote and fox then prepare for a 1/2 mile walk with one of our wolves down a dirt forest road.
Adults $20 Kids 12 & under $10
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED FOR ALL TOURS AND SPECIAL EVENTS 719-687-9742
All tours have limited space and we have a no-cancellation policy from May-October
Colorado Wolf And Wildlife Center | PO Box 713 | Divide, CO 80814 | 719.687.9742
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FATHER'S DAY WITH THE WOLVES June 17th · 5-6 pm
Wolf Tour F Tacos and Coronas F Raffles Meet and Greet One of Our Wolves $25 adults - $15 kids 12 & under · RSVP required 719.687.9742 · wolfeducation.org Colorado Wolf And Wildlife Center | PO Box 713 | Divide, CO 80814 | 719.687.9742
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For Adoption
Rescued 2 year old spayed female “Chance” Low content wolf-dog, very friendly, walks on a leash well. She knows basic commands, very active, needs a fenced in yard. Probably not good with cats, other dogs are questionable. She is very active & intimidates some. If you are interested, please talk to Darlene for more details and to meet her. A HOME SCREENING WILL BE REQUIRED
Thank you
David & Diana Payne and Joyce & Butch Stone for the donation made in memory of your beloved Shadow.
Colorado Wolf And Wildlife Center | PO Box 713 | Divide, CO 80814 | 719.687.9742
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All too often we take trips and never relax while worrying about things that are important to us... your home security · Fido the lights · newspaper · mail · the lawn · plants... just to name a few. Instead of bothering your neighbors to watch your house when you are out of town or placing Fido in a kennel, let us help... • Fido will be home with his favorite toys • Papers and mail will be picked up and organized neatly • Your home will be cleaned while you are away • Lawn will be mowed and watered • Lights will go on and off just as if you are there • Walk your pets and keep them happy • We will even drive you to and from the Airport if needed
The best part... Everyone can afford the Octopus Concierge!
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