Wolf Park

[bingley]

Have you guys been to the Wolf Park around Lafayette? How much is there to see? What activities do you recommend? How long should I plan a visit?

Has anyone interacted with the socialized wolves? I assume it's safe, but what is it like?

 

[pitbull88]

I've been there. They have a small gift shop. They have programs where they discuss the wolf's, play with the wolf's, sometimes feed the wolfs. It's very interesting, and you can walk around to see various displays. Everything is fenced off from the general public. I would say 2 hours at most, but go when they have a guide/expert sharing their knowledge of the animals. Prophetstown State Park is nearby and would be a great spot to camp, and you could visit the Tippecanoe Battle Site/cemetary.

 

[nipprdog]

Has anyone interacted with the socialized wolves? I assume it's safe, but what is it like?

Back in the days of film, I attended a few of their photo seminars. Great way to spend a day.

 

[bingley]

Back in the days of film, I attended a few of their photo seminars. Great way to spend a day.

Oh, do tell. What kind of stuff do they do in the seminar? Photography is a hobby of mine. I haven't had much experience with wild life, partly because the longest lens I've got is only 200mm.

 

[Hoosier Cowboy]

Have you guys been to the Wolf Park around Lafayette? How much is there to see? What activities do you recommend? How long should I plan a visit?

Has anyone interacted with the socialized wolves? I assume it's safe, but what is it like?

Have wondered the same thing....Been thinking about visiting after a Purdue game

 

[nipprdog]

Oh, do tell. What kind of stuff do they do in the seminar? Photography is a hobby of mine. I haven't had much experience with wild life, partly because the longest lens I've got is only 200mm.

I used my 80-200 2.8. You are close enough to them most of the time that 200mm will be fine. Especially if you have a DX sensor. Sometimes you can be involved in some interaction;

The guy behind me asked why I didn't stand up when that started. I told him that I wasn't the one that he was mad at.

Heres the link to all the info; Photographers » Wolf Park

Heres a link to some of my shots; Wolves of Wolf Park - knippixels' Photos

 

[darkkevin]

odd thread today, we just got home from there! hadn't been in prolly 15-20 years, great time.

$8 per person get's you a guided tour that takes about an hour, you get to be close to the wolves but they're behind tall fences. they have fox's and coyotes too. we rode down from NWI and i think it was definitely worth it.

 

[Scuba591]

I took my two small kids there and we had a good time. They also have owls to look at. I would agree with the guided tour thing.

 

[darkkevin]

I took my two small kids there and we had a good time. They also have owls to look at. I would agree with the guided tour thing.

no mention of owls at all today. don't know if something changed or what.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Great time, especially for family men.

Invest 3 hours at least, hit the state park and then dine in Lafayette.

 

[Work]

If you're close and taking kids, go on a "howl night". It's great fun. They tell you about the wolves and you get to hear them howl. I'm in my 20's and even I think hearing a wolf howl is awesome. so you can imagine what a 10 year old would think.

 

[cobber]

If you drive out N. 9th St. you can view the splendid Tippecanoe County Work Release facility, and if you're lucky, you will espy some of the denizens coming and going on their daily routines. Almost as fascinating as wolves.

 

[DRob]

If you're close and taking kids, go on a "howl night". It's great fun. They tell you about the wolves and you get to hear them howl. I'm in my 20's and even I think hearing a wolf howl is awesome. so you can imagine what a 10 year old would think.

Howl night is the coolest! My grandkids loved it even though we went in the winter. We will go again.

 

[bingley]

I used my 80-200 2.8. You are close enough to them most of the time that 200mm will be fine. Especially if you have a DX sensor.

Thanks so much for the info and for the link. It looks expensive, but it may be worth it.

It looks like you got really close to the wolves. How well did the 80-200mm work? Did you wish you had a wide-angle or a normal lens? Just wondering what I should bring.

 

[nipprdog]

It looks like you got really close to the wolves. How well did the 80-200mm work? Did you wish you had a wide-angle or a normal lens? Just wondering what I should bring.

The 80-200 is a good choice. I did 4 or 5 of those shoots, including one with 7 or 8 wolf pups, and I never felt the need for a wide angle lens. If you decide to do this, do it in either early spring or late fall. Their coats will be thicker.