Specialty Tours
With the exception of Twilight Tours, all Specialty Tours are limited to 5 participants per event, to reduce the stress on some of our rescues who do not appreciate large groups of people.
Please be advised that some specialty tours are unavailable between January and February when our gift shop is closed and we do not offer walk-in tours.
Specialty Tours may occur on days/hours when we’re not open to the general public, however, when you purchase any of our Specialty Tours, you also have access to our Standard, self-guided tour, if you attend on a day we are open to the general public (you may have to wait for the gift shop to open, if your tour is an early one).
NEW! Educational Encounters
After any of our tours, it may be possible to have an encounter with one or more of our more social animals.
These encounters are good for helping the animals to experience new things, and build their trust and understanding of humans. Encounters are great for humans, too, as you will have an opportunity to learn more about these animals by experiencing them, directly.
NOTE: We make every effort to have these experiences after each of our scheduled tours, and they are completely free. Encounters require specially trained personnel and may not be possible on some occasions. Also, please understand, animals are free to choose who they interact with, so we can’t gurantee that you’ll actualy have an opportunity to directly interact.
FREE EVENT – Advance booking not required. Ask your tour guide if an Encounter is possible when you arrive for your specialty tour!
Keeper for a Day
Available year-round.
The perfect experience for those interested in a career in the field of Animal Care, or for those simply looking to learn more about the ins and outs of how we care for our rescues!
From 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, guests will shadow our staff and interns through various aspects of the day including food prep and feeding, enclosure cleaning and maintenance, enrichment distribution, public education, and any miscellaneous projects for the day.
As this tour is intended to provide insight into the realities of the animal care field, guests can expect to see and learn about each of our rescues and view the entire facility while gaining hands-on experience in animal husbandry, specifically in a non-profit sanctuary setting.
Please be aware that the terrain in our upper compound can be challenging! People with limited mobility may have difficulty. We are in the process of making that area more accessible to the public, but it will take time! Please contact us to discuss possible accommodations.
Available most Thursdays from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (Start and end times may be flexible. Please contact us for more information)
Limited to 5 participants per event
$250 per person (13+ years old)
VIP Tour
Available year-round.
A private tour of the entire facility that allows viewing of all our species, and provides details on all of their backgrounds and histories. You will have access to viewing the animals on our Standard Tour path, along with the rest of our extensive facility, education building, lawn games, and picnic area. This tour gives you exclusive photo and video access. It will also feature in-depth discussions about the nature of rescue animals, including how stress, anxiety, and neophobia plays a role in how Wild Spirit elects to house them, pair them with companions, and how we work with them on a daily basis. We’ll also have discussions on “captive rehabilitation” and other practices for fearful and anxious animals.
Please be aware that the terrain in our upper compound can be challenging! People with mobility issues or very small children may have difficulty. We are in the process of making that area more accessible to the public, but it will take time!
Available most Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM (you may want to allow for an additional 30 minutes, this tour can run long)
Limited to 5 participants per event
$175 adults/$150 children 12 and under, seniors, and military veterans
Available year-round.
Whether you’re new to photography or a well-seasoned pro, this tour provides guests with an opportunity to capture incredible images of a variety of canid species including wolves, wolfdogs, coyotes, red foxes, and more.
With over 70 rescues on-site, guests can expect to photograph dozens of animals in a variety of unique and naturalistic habitats.
Photographers will shoot under the supervision of a Wild Spirit team member set to work with you and the animals to create a memorable experience with photos to share for years to come!
Available most Wednesdays and Fridays
8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Limited to 5 participants per event
$250 per person (13+ years old)
For an additional $50, your guide will also take professional-grade photos of the participants
Twilight Tours
Available March through December
An evening tour in which guests can learn about and experience our rescues during one of their most active parts of the day! Following the tour there will be an opportunity to visit our Gift Shop before enjoying a themed discussion around the fire (weather permitting), conveniently located inside the sanctuary where guests can continue observing our animals as they rough-house, play, and sing.
In addition, our “Camping with the Wolves” package is meant to act as an extension of our “Twilight Tours” providing visitors with the opportunity to spend the night in Wild Spirit’s campground, located right next to the sanctuary where you can expect to be serenaded by the songs of our rescues all through the night!
And for those looking for an added experience the following morning, we also offer the opportunity to join Wild Spirit’s staff and interns on a guided Feeding Tour (purchased separately). Please note, this tour is only available to small groups and will be scheduled on a first come, first served basis.
Available most Saturdays with discussion topics listed on the booking page.
Feeding Tour
Available March through December
You’ll assist in preparing food for animals in our lower compound area, which includes wolves, wolfdogs, domestic dogs, foxes, and New Guinea singing dogs. After preparing the food, you’ll assist our staff and interns in the feeding process for these animals. During this time, you’ll learn about the importance of proper nutrition in canines, what we feed to supplement their diets in captivity, and about the hunting and eating process in the wild. At the end of the tour, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in a “Yeet-Loaf” competition (a throwing competition using imitation meat loaves) to get a feel for what our Animal Caretakers have the strength to do on a daily basis.
Available only March through December
Offered most Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays
8:30 AM to – 9:30 AM
Limited to 5 participants per event
$75 adults/$60 children 12 and under, seniors, and military veterans
Enrichment Tour
Available March through December
You’ll be given the opportunity to help prepare and distribute a variety of enrichment items to select animals throughout the compound. Enrichment can be anything from textures, scents, or treats, and are prepared in ways meant to challenge the animals’ thinking and instinctive hunting/foraging skills. You’ll be able to watch our animals explore and interact with the enrichment provided, and learn about the importance of enrichment for captive wildlife (and even your pets at home!) This tour provides a “behind the scenes” experience and includes animals not seen on our lower compound tour path.
Offered most Fridays ONLY
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Limited to 5 participants per event
$50 adults/$35 children 12 and under, seniors, and military veterans
