Adopt A Wolf
Deshka arrived at the AWCC in 2015. She gets her name from a river found in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley in south-central Alaska. Deshka, along with Bri, was born at Triple D Game Farm, an accredited zoological facility in Montana – but the two have no relation. Deshka has thrived since arriving at AWCC. She is naturally shy, but she has become the leader of our pack. She can often be found howling at the Alaska railroad trains as they chug through daily!
Bri arrived at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center in 2016. She gets her name in reference to the Bering Strait Bridge. She was brought to AWCC for the specific purpose of becoming ambassadors for their species. Bri loves working with our animal care staff, training for educational programs, and playing with Deshka. She can often be found sleeping on the roof of the hut found in her enclosure.
Lothario (pronounced La-Thar-E-O) was born in 2015 and came to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center in 2016. His name comes from a charming and seductive male character from a play during the 1700s. He is a black phase wolf, and, along with our other male wolf, Dirus, comes from the Zoological Wildlife Conservation Center in Oregon. Lothario loves to play and you will most likely see him with a toy or ball in his mouth.
Dirus (pronounced Deer-Us) was born in 2015 and came to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center in 2016. Dirus’ name comes from a Game of Thrones character, Dire Wolf, whose fictional name is Canis Dirus. He is a gray Hudson Bay wolf and, along with our other male wolf, Lothario, comes from the Zoological Wildlife Conservation Center in Oregon. He can often be found rolling in the grass or bathing in the sun.
All of our wolves were born in captivity for the purpose of being ambassadors for their species. Through the years, wolves have been given a “bad name” due to portrayals in folklore, films, and the media. We hope that by educating the public about the beauty and uniqueness of wolves, we can help shine a light on how special these animals really are.
By adopting an animal at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, you can enjoy animal parenthood without all the work! Our professional staff will provide a special diet, environment, and veterinary care that your animal requires. You’ll enjoy wonderful benefits with each adoption level, as well as the satisfaction of knowing that you are helping to provide a good home for your selected animal at the AWCC. Adopted animals remain in the care of AWCC.
Adoption Levels & Benefits:
Opt Green Option: All levels may choose to receive adoption certificates digitally or to opt out of the gifts and have 100% of your adoption amount to support our animals.
The Skulk Level $30
A Green option! It includes digital adoption certificate and the digital quarterly newsletter. (This option is digital and is available internationally. Shipping not available.) If purchasing as a gift, please include recipient’s emails in the “Order Notes” at checkout. Tax-deductible amount $25.
The Chain Level $50
Adoption certificate, small animal plush toy*, animal trading card, and the digital quarterly newsletter.
*Reindeer & Muskox not available at this level. Tax-deductible amount $25.
The Prickle Level $100
Adoption certificate, large animal plush toy, animal trading card, and the digital quarterly newsletter. Tax-deductible amount $50.
The Yoke Level $100
Adoption certificate, T-shirt (please indicate size), animal trading card, and the digital quarterly newsletter. Tax-deductible amount $50.
The Gang Level $500
Adoption certificate, tote bag, animal plush toy, T-shirt (please indicate size), and the digital quarterly newsletter. Tax-deductible amount $410.
The Parliament Level $1,000
Adoption certificate, a Walk on the Wild Side tour for 4 people (reservations required), and the digital quarterly newsletter. Tax-deductible amount $495.