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We still offer a five day long Wolf Behavior Seminar once each year, for those with a deep interest in wolf behavior. It also gives participants a longer time at the Park, with the wolves and the knowledgeable staff.
This seminar delves deeply into behavior, and also captive wolf management. Participants learn a lot about how we handle our wolves, and why it works. It is useful for those already working with captive wolves, and those with a desire to do so. It is also a wonderful experience for anyone that wants to know more about Wolf Park, and socialized wolves. This seminar and the Wolf Behavior Intensive in February, are both great for anyone with a strong interest in wolf behavior.
In addition to this long seminar, we have a number of three day long seminars. One popular one is the Wolf Intensive Weekend, which has some talks about wolf behavior, as that is Wolf Park’s specialty, but also provides participants information about all aspects of wolves, from physiology to history and folklore. We also have a seminar for artists, and a couple seminars with guest lecturers on dog training and animal relationships. The complete list with more information is below. It does vary a little from year to year.
During most seminars, participants will be able to observe wolf-bison interactions close-up and right in the midst of the action from the safety of the Wolf Park truck. Many of the programs have guest instructors, but all include some instruction from our Wolf Park staff members, and all include time observing our captive pack. Many of our seminars are offered just once each year, so you should sign up as soon as you can to reserve your spot.
The fee for each program includes a one-year membership to Wolf Park.
Some meals are included. Participants are responsible for other meals, as well as their accommodations and transportation to and from the park.
(The only public transportation available to the park is a taxi.) Accommodations are available at the West Lafayette Econo Lodge (the motel closest to Wolf Park– ask for the Wolf Park rate.) There are many other motels available in Lafayette and West Lafayette. We are sorry, but pets are not welcome at Wolf Park's seminars.
Although we encourage early registration, we do allow participants to register up until the last minute, if there is space available in a seminar. You can do that on line www.wolfparkstore.com, or on the phone with someone in the office 765/567-2265 ext 0. If you have any questions about the programs, you can email us at wolfpark@wolfpark.org and we will do our best to fill you in. Our seminar participants routinely rate their time at Wolf Park as a “10" on a scale of 1-10. If you have a love for wolves, we strongly encourage you to try one!!
2008 Seminar Dates
PRICES: 3 Day Seminar $325, 5 Day Seminar $495, Photo Seminar $175, Photo Shoot $250
Educational Multi-Day Seminars
- Feb 1-3 Wolf Behavior Intensive Seminar
This weekend is designed for those wanting a little bit of everything. There are talks on ecology and physiology, the myth and folklore of wolves, the status of the wild wolves in North America, predatory behavior, and life in a wolf pack. MIxed in with the talks are activities such as our Howl Night program, the wolf and bison demonstration, and actual visits with the resident wolves, foxes and coyote. Must be 18 to participate in the contact with wolves.
- March 7-9 Wolves for Artists Seminar with Jan Martin McGuire
This weekend is for artists of all kinds who want to get a closer look at wolves. Lectures will include tips on painting wildlife, but also topics such as anatomy and behavior, and how to present animals as they really are in their environment. Significant amount of time will be spent sketching and photographing wolves to use for future reference. For more on artist Jan Martin McGuire, go to her website, www.janmartinmcguire.com.
- May 14-18 Wolf Behavior and Captive Management Seminar
- June 13-15 Wolf Intensive Weekend Seminar
This weekend is designed for those wanting a little bit of everything. There are talks on ecology and physiology, the myth and folklore of wolves, the status of the wild wolves in North America, predatory behavior, and life in a wolf pack. MIxed in with the talks are activities such as our Howl Night program, the wolf and bison demonstration, and actual visits with the resident wolves, foxes and coyote. Must be 18 to participate in the contact with wolves.
- July 18-20 Dog Behavior Seminar with Ken McCort
Ken McCort is an experienced trainer of dogs and other animals, and is a dynamic speaker. We got to know Ken after he spent some time as a visitor and seminar participant. Since then Ken has become one of our favorite speakers on training techniques. He is treating us to another weekend filled with detailed information about training your dog, from how to determine what the problem is with a specific animal, to problem solving strategies, and how canids actually learn. More details will be posted soon on the specific topics of this seminar.
- Oct 10-12 Wolf Intensive Weekend Seminar
This weekend is designed for those wanting a little bit of everything. There are talks on ecology and physiology, the myth and folklore of wolves, the status of the wild wolves in North America, predatory behavior, and life in a wolf pack. MIxed in with the talks are activities such as our Howl Night program, the wolf and bison demonstration, and actual visits with the resident wolves, foxes and coyote. Must be 18 to participate in the contact with wolves.
- Nov 14-16 Ray Coppinger Seminar
Photo Seminars and Shoots 2008
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