Wolf Mountain Sanctuary

Category: Wildlife rescue service

Address: 7520 Fairlane Rd, Lucerne Valley, CA 92356, USA

Phone: +17602487818

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–2PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: 10AM–2PM

Friday: 10AM–2PM

Saturday: 10AM–2PM

Reviews

Johnny G

Aug 19, 2022

This was one of the best experiences of my life. Tanya and her crew are so welcoming and informative. Getting to meet and spend time with her pack was absolutely incredible. Can't wait for a return trip

Jim Grey

May 2, 2022

We had a great great time. The staff were fantastic! They are all knowledgeable, well trained and caring for these beautiful wolves! It was definitely a pleasure and we will return often. Support the care and feeding if you can. They do not receive any funding except through donations!

Cheryl Morris

Feb 12, 2022

Awesome experience. Sarah was an amazing guide. Wolves are very interactive and gentle. Donate!!! They are expanding.

Wikid Kissz

Mar 31, 2021

Tonya and all her people are so awesome. We had an amazing time. Wasn't expecting for them to let us in because we came with a small child and we didn't have an appointment. But Tonya came out and told them to let us in. Holan is so pretty and so sweet. We got to pet some of the wolves and learn their story about how they came to the sanctuary. They're doing great things and helping the wolves. The gift shop has really cute stuff. It was a great experience and I highly recommend visiting.

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Questions & Answers

Hello Wolf Mountain Sanctuary I wanted to ask, if I ask the people over there if I can pet a wolf will they let me

Bryan Montesinos | Aug 28, 2017
Sonja Velasquez | Aug 28, 2017

Yes, you can. I got some get pics with them. You can even donate food for them. Just make sure you read the restrictions on what kind of food. I know that they are looking to relocate possible soon, so don't wait to long to go and enjoy such majestic beauty.

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Are they real wolves

Cayden | Aug 28, 2019
Danielle Hankla | Aug 28, 2019

Yes!! The tour is amazing. Bring your camera.

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We r planning to go to disneyland in november won a trip lol. And really love wolves and my dream is to touch and hug one and I see u guys r not far from la r u able to touch and hug them. Sorry prpbably a silly question

Amber Krauss | Aug 28, 2019
Ricky D | Aug 28, 2019

Yeah, u can pet/touch one or two specific wolves during ur visit n take pictures w them. As for hugging them, I'm not sure about that. But you'll definitely get close to them at the sanctuary

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Are 100% wolf or are they hybrid wolves?

Ronnie Sure | Aug 28, 2019
Monty Hunt | Aug 28, 2019

They have two hybrid wolf-dogs and the rest are 100% wolves. Gorgeous animals that are well cared for.

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Do you recommend the $25 tour or the $150? What is the difference between them?

Stella Esposito | Aug 28, 2019
Elena DePree | Aug 28, 2019

The $150 tour is with the owner and you will have an interaction with 2 more wolves than you would have on the regular tour. On the $25 tour, you will have a minimum 2 wolf interactions. When I say that, they will be up close and personal, not behind the fence. You do meet all the wolves too.

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How can I volunteer or work there?❤️

Saige Ramirez | Nov 30, 2021
John Waller | Nov 30, 2021

Call Tonya and ask how you can help.

Are DSLR cameras allowed?

Maria Cordova | Aug 27, 2020
Monty Hunt | Aug 27, 2020

I believe they are, but call to confirm.

Can small children visit! Or is it just adults? Is their a height limit?

R Gutierrez | Aug 27, 2020
Raymond Walsh | Aug 27, 2020

No height limit that I know of I saw kids about 7-8 years old. Just pay attention when you get close because it's a poorly maintained dirt road

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Hi I am a fully grown woman but I am only 4ft 8 1\2 inches tall does that mean I can never vist the sanctuary or volunteer in one?

Denise Williams | Aug 28, 2019
Elena DePree | Aug 28, 2019

The wolves know the difference between a child and an adult. You would be fine if you would like to visit us!!

Have to be at least 5 feet tall right? So no small kids can go on the property is this correct or near the wolf enclosure??? Love to bring my daughter but she has to wait I guess another 3 years?????? More for 12 year olds?????

Eric Vargas | Aug 28, 2019
Elena DePree | Aug 28, 2019

Yes sir. Small children are viewed as prey by the wolves. The owner has let kids as young as 9/10 go in but she has to meet and approve of them first.

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Can you huge the wolves?

Catherine Baker | Aug 28, 2018
Andree Robinson-Neal | Aug 28, 2018

If the staff deems it a good time, yes you can hug them.

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What tour do they allow you to let the wolves I know there is a regular tour and a special one

Matt Sandoval | Aug 28, 2018
Isaac Jacobs | Aug 28, 2018

Both. You get to spend time with the wolves on the general tour

Does anyone know of any Wolfson sanctuary in Michigan.my friends brother has one and he's had her since she was a puppy and she is 5 yrs.old now.he needs to rehome her or needs to give her to a Wolfdog sanctuary.

Ginger Alflen | Aug 28, 2018
Samantha Layland | Aug 28, 2018

Call the sanctuary they work with many people who may know someone who would get the dog or who could

Do you have to call to make an appointment for a tour, or do you just show up and pay the $25?

Alfonso Sanchez | Aug 28, 2018
Heather Perez | Aug 28, 2018

If you just show up, you will be turned away. It states on the website that it is my appointment only.

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Do you guys hire people there

Brenda Rupert | Jul 30, 2022
Wendy's Kitties | Jul 30, 2022

I don't believe so. I think it is family run.

Can I bring my Siberian husky along?

V2 Fabian | Jun 28, 2022
Ricardo Torres | Jun 28, 2022

No pets of any kind are aloud.

The 25 dollar donation gives you the tour and the opportunity to take picture with them? of them? the 150 is for a Private tour but anything else ( wolf related ) that the 25 dollar donation doesn't?

Eduardo Barrios | Aug 27, 2021
Susie Isidoro | Aug 27, 2021

I don't know much of the private tour but the $25 donation gives the tour and you get to take pictures with and of the wolves. You can also interact with them for a little while. While I was on the donation tour, there was a private tour going on which looked pretty much the same as ours with the exception that they got to go into one of the cages and feed the wolves. It was pretty cool because the wolf was running around as apparently she liked the guy. Hope this helps

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What is the time to visit or do you have to make an appointment, thank you

Jose Luis Hernandez Corona | Aug 27, 2021
Wolf Mountain Sanctuary | Aug 27, 2021

Please call 760-248-7818 to schedule your tour. You can view Visitor Information here: http://www.wolfmountainsanctuary.net/visit.html Thanks, WMS

how long before I have to make the reservation?

Mario Gonzalez | Aug 27, 2021
Wolf Mountain Sanctuary | Aug 27, 2021

Call and see what is available. I would call 2 weeks in advance of when you want to come to be sure to get your time. 760-248-7818

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Will the sanctuary still be open in November?

Emma Whitlock | Aug 27, 2021
Tricia Chan | Aug 27, 2021

Should be. We just went recently.

Is this place in any way connected to John Waller?

Mojave Nomad | Aug 27, 2020
Raymond Walsh | Aug 27, 2020

Never heard of him

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How much would it cost to adopt a wolf from there

Kristina Conley | Aug 27, 2020
Danna Cruzan | Aug 27, 2020

All of our wolves stay with us forever. You can sponsor one of our wolves :).

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What days do you guys do tours? Do you do Friday-Sunday? Also, how long do the tours last?

Tanna Schisel | Aug 27, 2020
Wolf Mountain Sanctuary | Aug 27, 2020

Yes, they last one hour. You can find all the info about our tours here: http://www.wolfmountainsanctuary.net/visit.html Thanks! WMS

Is there an age limit who can go.

Badflower_ree | Aug 28, 2019
Danna Cruzan | Aug 28, 2019

Children are required to be 5' tall to come to the sanctuary.

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What are the CLEAR DIFFERENCES between the $25 & $150 tour? Obviously if there's such a huge price gap I'd like to know the benefits of the added package. Are you able to pet & take pictures with the wolves regardless of the package purchased?

Jesus Torres | Aug 28, 2019
Scott Richer | Aug 28, 2019

The $25 tour is a public group tour. The $150 tour is a private tour for your group only. There will be interactions with the wolves, including the option to pet them (if you want). There are some rules on picture taking, please see: http://www.wolfmountainsanctuary.net/visit.html

What are the CLEAR DIFFERENCES between the $25 & $150 tour?

Jesus Torres | Aug 28, 2019
Scott Richer | Aug 28, 2019

The $25 tour is a public your available to the general public. The $150 tour is a private tour, available only to you and your group.

Can you take a camera in and take pictures

Maria Elena Espinoza | Aug 28, 2019
Ricky D | Aug 28, 2019

Yes you can. Staff there will also take pictures of you petting/next to a wolf. It's a unique experience. Just make sure you don't take kids with you, don't wear hats and go on a nice cool day cuz the sanctuary is in a high desert/wilderness area.

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Do you pay 25 or 150 for every person or??

WhereTheFatBchsAt | Aug 28, 2019
Ricardo Villegas | Aug 28, 2019

25 per person regular. Or 125 per person for different hands on experience

Are there recommended hotels near you we could stay at when making the trip?

Jennifer Heller | Aug 28, 2019
Rodrigo Gardner | Aug 28, 2019

I stayed in LA and it was a reasonably short drive

Hello 👋, i had saw that y'all might relocate, where will y'all be relocating at??

Dalton Saenz | Aug 28, 2019
Sukriti Chopra | Aug 28, 2019

I'm not from the sanctuary but visited there few months ago. They said they are relocating to New Mexico.

I came to this sanctuary around a year ago and I remember a couple of the employees talking about relocating, the only place I remember them saying is Lake Tahoe. I was wondering if relocating is still going to happen and if so where?

Sophie Pechette | Aug 28, 2019
Danna Cruzan | Aug 28, 2019

We are looking at New Mexico. We still want to move but nothing is scheduled for anytime soon. Danna - Wolf Mountain Sanctuary

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How many wolves do you have?

Justine Ricci | Aug 28, 2019
Elena DePree | Aug 28, 2019

We have 5 full wolves and 3 wolf dogs.

Are they open rain or shine

Bedros Nadjarian | Aug 28, 2019
Danna Cruzan | Aug 28, 2019

We are NOT open when it is pouring rain, that is why we ask all visitors to call the morning of their tour.

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I would like to surprise my daughter for this surprise visit she was longing for, but I would like to stay overnight in the area. Any recommendations to stay and maybe see other things? Greatly appreciated.

U Frame It Support | Aug 28, 2019
Danna Cruzan | Aug 28, 2019

Please call Tonya Tuesday - Sunday and she can give you some lodging ideas. Thanks, Danna Wolf Mountain Sanctuary

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can you adopt one

Zeke Mcintosh | Aug 28, 2019
Danna Cruzan | Aug 28, 2019

No Zeke. All of our animals need to be in a sanctuary. They cannot live in a normal home. You should look into saving a low content wolf dog or a northern breed dog. Thanks for your comment :) - Danna, Wolf Mountain Sanctuary

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Will you post it in FB when you will be in the area

Beatriz Andarza | Aug 28, 2019
Johan Czaczke | Aug 28, 2019

Sure, ill post next time im in the area.

When will you be in the area again

Beatriz Andarza | Aug 28, 2019
Johan Czaczke | Aug 28, 2019

Not sure, its really far from me but ill definitely be back in a few months.

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Where can I stay near the area and get transport to the sanctuary? I won't have a car with me and don't drive.

Shonali | Aug 28, 2018
Sean Harris | Aug 28, 2018

I dont think they provide transportation. It would have to be a cab or Uber

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Hi i am a huge wolf lover and i just wanted to know if i come wil i be able to interact physically with a wolf?

Jayden Corvera | Aug 28, 2018
Mary Jetmore-Reichardt | Aug 28, 2018

Yes, you must make reservations

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Do you have to call in advance for an appointment or thry take same day appointments?

Monica R. | Aug 28, 2018
Mary Jetmore-Reichardt | Aug 28, 2018

Yes, you must make reservations

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How hard is it to obatain a pet wolf? Would love to have one.

NIckalus Pesch | Aug 28, 2018
Danna Cruzan | Aug 28, 2018

There is NO reason to have a wolf unless you are a sanctuary. Please go adopt a husky or a malamute, there are tons that need homes.... More and more counties and states are going after wolf dogs so please do not get one. ~ Danna, Wolf Mountain Sanctuary

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For the group tour can you still pet and interact with the wolves

Matt Sandoval | Aug 28, 2018
jerrold henderson | Aug 28, 2018

Yes you can

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My friend and I where going to make a trip to your location on 3/23/18 as this was on his bucket list before he should pass; he had stage 4 terminal lung cancer; unfortunate he passed away 3/3/18; could I make a donation in his honor Wendy

A Google User | Aug 28, 2018
Elena DePree | Aug 28, 2018

Hi Wendy....I'm a wolf handler at Wolf Mountain and I just want to say that I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you choose to come visit us in his memory. We would be honored to receive a donation in his memory. Please call us and talk to Tonya.

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For the private tour how long are we allowed to interact with the wolves?

Keanny Jimenez | Aug 28, 2018
Matthew Laughton | Aug 28, 2018

As we visited different wolves there were opportunities to interact and take pictures. Generally the male wolves took more interest in the women and children. One man decided to get "too close" and the wolf took it as an alpha dog challenge so peed on his leg! Wolf: 1 Man: 0. :)

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Are you able to go in and interact with the wolves?

Athena C. | Aug 28, 2018
Heidi Hausmann | Aug 28, 2018

Yes indeed. Amazing for sure. How beautiful they all are.

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Do they measure you with or without shoes?

Lauren-Claire Van Den Broeck | Aug 28, 2018
Andree Robinson-Neal | Aug 28, 2018

I haven't seen anyone get measured.

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Are the wolves cute?

august 7 | Aug 28, 2018
Sir James Jackson | Aug 28, 2018

Lol... majestic and big

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Is there a age limit to go in and pet the wolves?

Johana Nunez | Aug 28, 2018
Mary Jetmore-Reichardt | Aug 28, 2018

I think it might be 12, you need to call them. They are very helpful and have had kid groups

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are you closed every tuesday?

Fun Family | Aug 28, 2018
Carl Zywocienski | Aug 28, 2018

Thurs.. Thru sun.

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Do they $$charge to take pictures with a wolf?? What's the age range???

Sinthia Morales | Aug 28, 2018
Daniel Sato | Aug 28, 2018

They don't charge extra for photography unless it is being used for commercial purposes. In those cases, you should contact them for more information.

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What is my Anniversary date

Gayle Vazquez | Aug 28, 2018
Sir James Jackson | Aug 28, 2018

Every year on the day you got married would be your Anniversary date. (Like a Birthday) :)

What is the cost of the tour?

Elena DePree | Aug 28, 2018
Daniel Sato | Aug 28, 2018

Donations for tours are $25 or $150 per person, and all donations go towards upkeep of the sanctuary.

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