There’s not much to the tiny town of Tenino, located in Thurston County near Olympia. But it just so happens to be home to a nationally recognized sanctuary for captive born and displaced wolves. And yes, you can visit.

Wolf Haven International is located at 3111 Offut Lake Rd. SE in Tenino.
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It sits nestled in between Seattle and Portland in the South Puget Sound area.
This amazing sanctuary has rescued and provided a lifetime home for 250 displaced, captive-born animals since 1982.
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Their mission is simply to conserve and protect wolves and their habitat.
The wolves all have names, and they are very well cared for.
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The Tenino-based team takes great care of them.

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There are plenty of ways you can support these gentle creatures.
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Adopting a wolf costs $125 and includes an adoption certificate, a wolf bio, and plenty of updates. Classroom sponsorships are just $40. You can also make a donation or buy a membership, which starts at just $35.
You're welcome to visit the wolf sanctuary, but you'll have to schedule your trip.
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You can make a reservation online at wolfhaven.org.
Wolf Haven is the first wolf sanctuary to earn Global Federation of Wildlife Sanctuaries (GFAS) accreditation.
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It's also accredited by the American Sanctuary Association and a member of two Species Survival Plan programs.
Tours are about 50 minutes long and very informative.
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They're also free, although you're encouraged to donate to this great cause.

Did you know Washington had such an impressive wolf sanctuary? We also happen to have a pretty amazing kangaroo farm in Arlington.

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