SFWS offers an Akela Award for Cub Scouts! During the session, Scouts will have an opportunity to learn about:

• The wolves and wolfdogs of SFWS
• Gray wolves (Canis lupus) and other wolf species
• Conservation and why it is important to protect natural resources
• The food chain
• Camouflage

While at SFWS, Scouts will also learn about the importance of enrichment for captive wild animals, and will perform an age-appropriate service project by helping us create enrichment items for our animals to enjoy!

When: Sessions are held on designated Saturdays at the sanctuary (see the calendar of available dates below), beginning promptly at 11:00 am (please arrive by 10:50) and ending at 12:30 pm. The program will be held even in case of inclement weather—we have a covered area within view of the animals.

Price: $22 per participating scout (which includes an Akela Award patch). The cost for other family members wishing to attend is $12 per adult and $5 per child.

Restrictions: Group Leader attendance is required, and other adults should be present as well. Since the focus of these sessions is on the Scout, we ask that parents plan on staying with their other children who are not Scouts. The total number of participants may not exceed 30.

• If any minors in your party will not have their parent/guardian present, you MUST bring a Release Form signed by their parent/guardian with you when you arrive. The form can be found here [pdf].

How to schedule: To schedule a Cub Scout tour, visit our booking page. 

Additional information on visiting, and visitors guidelines, can be found on our visiting page. For driving directions and other help planning your visit, see our page on planning your visit.

Upcoming 2023 Calendar

• February 11, 2023
• February 25, 2023
• March 25, 2023
• April 22, 2023
• June 3, 2023
• July 15, 2023
• August 12, 2023
• October 7, 2023
• November 25, 2023
• December 16, 2023