{"id":14905,"date":"2019-04-04T15:52:35","date_gmt":"2019-04-04T19:52:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nywolf.org\/?page_id=14905"},"modified":"2026-01-07T14:55:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T19:55:44","slug":"sleeping-with-wolves","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nywolf.org\/sleeping-with-wolves\/","title":{"rendered":"Sleeping with Wolves"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t\t<h1>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t<p>Sleeping with Wolves, the Wolf Conservation Center&#8217;s (WCC) popular nocturnal adventure experience, gives guests a chance to camp out overnight with the 30+ wolves that call the WCC home!<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#register\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tREgister\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#modules\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAdditional Info\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#events\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEvents\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nywolf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/35053152_10155769701227635_1941703204978819072_o.jpg\" target=\"_self\" data-caption=\"\" aria-label=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nywolf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/35053152_10155769701227635_1941703204978819072_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nywolf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/35053152_10155769701227635_1941703204978819072_o.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nywolf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/35053152_10155769701227635_1941703204978819072_o-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nywolf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/35053152_10155769701227635_1941703204978819072_o-600x450.jpg 600w\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nywolf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/tents_sm-1400x788.jpg\" target=\"_self\" data-caption=\"\" aria-label=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nywolf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/tents_sm-1400x788.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nywolf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/tents_sm-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/nywolf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/tents_sm-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nywolf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/tents_sm-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nywolf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/tents_sm.jpg 1500w\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nywolf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/alawa_smile.jpg\" target=\"_self\" data-caption=\"\" aria-label=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nywolf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/alawa_smile.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nywolf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/alawa_smile.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/nywolf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/alawa_smile-768x568.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nywolf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/alawa_smile-600x444.jpg 600w\" width=\"1300\" height=\"962\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- navigation arrows -->\n\t\t<button aria-label=\"Previous slide\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<button aria-label=\"Next slide\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<h2>\n\t\t\tProgram Details\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\tDates &#038; Times:\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 6pm &#8211; 8am<ul><li>Friday events begin at 6 pm<\/li><li>Saturday and Sunday events begin at 5 pm<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Dates<\/strong>: Planned construction will prevent us from offering our Sleeping with Wolves events in 2026. Stay tuned for future camping pods when we relaunch the event!<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\n\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\tPrice:\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Fee:<\/strong> $340 per 4-person tent (The WCC offers the tent, you can fill it with 2, 3, or 4 people!)<\/li><li><strong>Singles:<\/strong> $150 for one person (those registered as a single required to bring their own tent). Please call 914-763-2373 or email <a href=\"mailto:visit@nywolf.org\">visit@nywolf.org<\/a>\u00a0to register as a single<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<h2>WCC&#8217;S WILD NOCTURNAL ADVENTURE<\/h2><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treehugger.com\/sustainable-travel-awards-2021-5114770\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cms.greenhouse.dotdash.com\/thmb\/_W8EO017dCu5kQk4UYxzgq9PLOY=\/2021_BestGreen_Travel_Large-632ec3bb4a0e43bdacb175b85e9efc71.png\" alt=\"Treehugger Best of Green Badge\" width=\"222\" \/><\/a>With all the howls, circling vultures, and nature&#8217;s nighttime chatter, you&#8217;ll feel like you&#8217;re camping under the stars with wild wolves. We might not be Yellowstone, but we&#8217;re pretty close! Pre-registration is required. Space is limited and dates sell out quickly!Note: The wolves are separated from guests at all times. While you can see some of the wolves that call the WCC home, there is no physical contact with the wolves.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\tAdditional Information\n\t\t\t\tGuidelines and Rules\n\t\t\t\tFacilities and Precautions\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAdditional Information\n\t\t\t\t<p><strong>**\u00a0<\/strong>Scout rates available for Private Scout Nights on weeknights (Sunday &#8211; Thursday) only. More details available <a href=\"https:\/\/nywolf.org\/private-sleeping-with-wolves\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> **<\/p>\n<p>** All minors (under 18 years old) must be accompanied by an adult at all times **<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cancellation Policy:<\/strong> We ask that registrants notify us of a need to cancel or reschedule at least one week prior to their scheduled overnight. We cannot issue a refund or reschedule a group unless we receive advanced (at least seven days&#8217;) notice. We understand that emergencies, illness, etc. may occur, but all sales are final unless we&#8217;re notified within the cancellation window.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>There is no physical contact with wolves during any of our programs.<\/p>\n<h4>ADMISSION PRICE INCLUDES:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Cheese pizza Party with Ambassador wolves Kinari, Silas and Nikai. Vegan pizza (no animal products or by-products) available with advanced notice.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Opportunity to potentially behold endangered red wolves and Mexican gray wolves.<\/li>\n<li>Evening entertainment: Movie under the stars (bring blanket or camping chairs for the ground).<\/li>\n<li>Evening fireside snacks and light breakfast.<\/li>\n<li>Tents for all participants (10 ft by 10 ft in dimension).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>GUESTS SHOULD BRING:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Sleeping bag, sleeping mat, pillow,<\/li>\n<li>Flashlight, bug spray<\/li>\n<li>Toothbrush, toothpaste, washcloth<\/li>\n<li>Blanket or camping chair for the outdoor movie<\/li>\n<li>Warm, comfortable clothing to sleep in<\/li>\n<li>Additional snacks if desired<\/li>\n<li>Camera!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGuidelines and Rules\n\t\t\t\t<p>The Wolf Conservation Center (WCC) is a smoke-free facility (this includes no juuls, e-cigarettes, vaping, drugs, or tobacco products of any kind).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sleeping with Wolves registrants under age 18 must be accompanied by a chaperone.<\/li>\n<li>Touching or feeding the wolves is prohibited.<\/li>\n<li>Deposit trash in designated receptacles.<\/li>\n<li>Shirts and shoes are required at all times.<\/li>\n<li>We reserve the right to escort from WCC grounds any individuals or groups who are acting in ways deemed harmful to our animals, or that impinge upon the enjoyment of the WCC by other guests.<\/li>\n<li>Weapons of any kind are not allowed at the WCC.<\/li>\n<li>Alcohol is not permitted.<\/li>\n<li>Dogs are not allowed on WCC grounds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFacilities and Precautions\n\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>There are three outhouses (porta potties) available for visitors to use.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>There are no shower facilities at the WCC.<\/li>\n<li>There are multiple sanitizing stations available throughout the facility and a cold water sink for hand washing.<\/li>\n<li>These programs are held rain or shine &#8211; please pack accordingly. We will only cancel events if there is severe weather.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When camping outdoors it&#8217;s necessary to take precautions in order to prevent serious infections, especially Lyme disease. Lyme disease is an infection caused by bacteria and is spread by the bite of a deer tick. Not all deer ticks are infected, so not all tick bites will cause the disease. Despite this, the key thing to be aware of is prevention. Download and print prevention flyers offering great tips!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nywolf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/LymeTimeFlyer.pdf\">It&#8217;s Lyme Time! Be Tick Aware!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nywolf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/LymeTimeFlyerDog.pdf\">Protect Yourself, Protect Your Dog!<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t<h2>\n\t\t\tUpcoming Program Events\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nywolf.org\/calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tView Program Calendar\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<h2>What Visitors Have to Say:<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nywolf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/quotation-marks-left-white.png\" alt=\"Quotation Marks Left White\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Wow! Besides getting an education on some of the most beautiful animals on the planet and being in &#8220;their environment &#8221; it truly was one of the top 10 trips I have taken. The staff are FANTASTIC!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Jon Smith<\/h3>\n\t<!-- \/.pp-testimonials -->\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nywolf.org\/programs-events\/visitor-information\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tVisit Us\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nywolf.org\/calendar\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tView Program Calendar\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sleeping with Wolves, the Wolf Conservation Center&#8217;s (WCC) popular nocturnal adventure experience, gives guests a chance to camp out overnight with the 30+ wolves that call the WCC home! 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