The Wildlife Science Center is an independent non-profit organization located 30 minutes north of the Twin Cities. WSC was established as a non-profit organization in 1991 after a 15-year history as a federally-funded wolf research center, the "Wolf Project." When the federal funds ended, some of the existing staff chose to assume financial responsibility for the 30+ wolves living here at the time.

Staff increased in number, and the diversity of the animal collection expanded to include black bears, raptors, bobcats, gray fox, red wolves, and Mexican gray wolves. After significant capital improvements, WSC opened its doors to the public for educational programs in 1994. Since then, WSC has seen its annual audience grow from several hundred to over 25,000.

"Ride for the Wolves"

Motorcycle Charity Ride
August 21st, 2010
11am-Registration at Zylstra Harley Davidson in Elk River
Travel approximately 100 miles through beautiful central Minnesota. We will stop for refreshments and a stretch and complete our ride at the Wildlife Science Center with a BBQ.

Adult Camps
Adults can have fun at the WSC too! We are offering a raptor camp and adult wolf camp in September for adults only!

Wildlife Science Center Web Cam Project
The City of New Brighton would like to recognize the successful recapture effort of Medium Toast, by dedicating a new “wolf cam” to the Wildlife Science Center that can be viewed over the web.  Click here for more information or to donate online today to this amazing project.