Saint Francis Wolf Sanctuary offers two programs for Girl Scouts affiliated with the San Jacinto Council: one for Juniors, and one for Seniors. The programs can be booked HERE.
Wolf Habitats (Animal Habitats Badge, grades 4-5)
During the session, Scouts will have an opportunity to learn about:
- The wolves and wolfdogs of SFWS, and why they could not live in a wild habitat
- Gray wolves (Canis lupus) and other wolf species
- What habitats are suitable for wolves, focusing on the Yellowstone Wolf Project, the red wolves (Canis rufus) of North Carolina, and the Mexican gray wolf reintroduction project
- How wolves help balance the ecosystems and habitats where they live, as demonstrated by the reintroduction of wolves to the Greater Yellowstone Area in 1995
While at SFWS, Scouts will also learn about the importance of enrichment for captive wild animals, and help us create enrichment items for our animals to enjoy.
How to schedule: Register HERE
- 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].
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 scout, $11 per accompanying family member, paid to GSSJC.
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.
A Voice for Wolves (Voices for Animals Badge, grades 9-10)
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
- The myths surrounding wolves which led to their endangerment and their continued vilification by many people around the world
- The truth about wolf behavior and the benefits they provide to their environment
- The ways in which people in areas with wild wolf populations are learning to coexist with them, and protect both themselves and wolves
While at SFWS, Scouts will also learn about the importance of enrichment for captive wild animals, and help us create enrichment items for our animals to enjoy.
How to schedule: Register HERE
- 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].
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 scout, $11 per accompanying family member, paid to GSSJC.
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
Senior Girl Scouts: Voices for Wolves
- January 28, 2023
- May 6, 2023
- September 9, 2023
- November 11, 2023
Junior Girl Scouts: Animal Habitats
- December 3, 2022
- January 14, 2023
- March 11, 2023
- April 8, 2023
- May 20, 2023
- September 23, 2023
- October 21, 2023
- December 9, 2023
Saint Francis Wolf Sanctuary 