Taxonomic Name: Canis lupus

Conservation Status: Least Concern (IUCN)  

Wild Range: North America Europe, and Asia. They occupy a wide diversity of habitats including forest, shrubland, grassland, wetland, and desert.

Diet: Large, hoofed mammals, including deer, elk, moose, and bighorn sheep. Also, smaller mammals such as beavers and hares.

Longevity in the wild: ~ 8  years

Size: 2 metres

Weight: ~ 45 kg

Fun Fact: Wolves don’t howl at the moon! Instead, they howl to strengthen social bonds and communicate with other pack members. They may also howl to defend their territory against other wolf packs.

APZ Location: Grasslands & Boreal Forest

Conservation Story: Once hunted to the point of local extinction in many parts of the world, grey wolf populations are recovering thanks to decades of conservation efforts across the globe. In North America, the grey wolf is a natural ambassador for land preservation and boreal forest conservation.

On your next visit, say hi to our wolf pack: Gigi, Chinook, Stella, Virgo, and Comet!