There’s not much to the tiny town of Tenino, located in Thurston County near Olympia. But it just so happens to be home to a nationally recognized sanctuary for captive born and displaced wolves. And yes, you can visit.

Wolf Haven International is located at 3111 Offut Lake Rd. SE in Tenino.

SFerence / TripAdvisor It sits nestled in between Seattle and Portland in the South Puget Sound area.

This amazing sanctuary has rescued and provided a lifetime home for 250 displaced, captive-born animals since 1982.

management / TripAdvisor Their mission is simply to conserve and protect wolves and their habitat.

The wolves all have names, and they are very well cared for.

David J. / TripAdvisor The Tenino-based team takes great care of them.

There are plenty of ways you can support these gentle creatures.

Wolf Haven International Facebook Adopting a wolf costs $125 and includes an adoption certificate, a wolf bio, and plenty of updates. Classroom sponsorships are just $40. You can also make a donation or buy a membership, which starts at just $35.

You’re welcome to visit the wolf sanctuary, but you’ll have to schedule your trip.

Wolf Haven International Facebook You can make a reservation online at wolfhaven.org.

Wolf Haven is the first wolf sanctuary to earn Global Federation of Wildlife Sanctuaries (GFAS) accreditation.

AngelaG / TripAdvisor It’s also accredited by the American Sanctuary Association and a member of two Species Survival Plan programs.

Tours are about 50 minutes long and very informative.

Jack S. / TripAdvisor They’re also free, although you’re encouraged to donate to this great cause.

Did you know Washington had such an impressive wolf sanctuary? We also happen to have a pretty amazing kangaroo farm in Arlington.

SFerence / TripAdvisor

It sits nestled in between Seattle and Portland in the South Puget Sound area.

management / TripAdvisor

Their mission is simply to conserve and protect wolves and their habitat.

David J. / TripAdvisor

The Tenino-based team takes great care of them.

Wolf Haven International Facebook

Adopting a wolf costs $125 and includes an adoption certificate, a wolf bio, and plenty of updates. Classroom sponsorships are just $40. You can also make a donation or buy a membership, which starts at just $35.

You can make a reservation online at wolfhaven.org.

AngelaG / TripAdvisor

It’s also accredited by the American Sanctuary Association and a member of two Species Survival Plan programs.

Jack S. / TripAdvisor

They’re also free, although you’re encouraged to donate to this great cause.

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