The Wolves of the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center

Wolves Akela, Kootenai, Joseph and Summit were moved into the new River Valley Wolf Habitat and immediately made themselves at home. This pack of young wolves can be observed playing unabated games of chase throughout their new home, as well as interacting with the Center’s older wolf pack through the windows of the Naturalist Cabin by howling back and forth.

The River Valley Wolf pack, one female and three males, arrived as pups to the Center. They were born in a captive born facility. After the GWDC received the pups, they were kept off-display while their new habitat was being constructed.

Akela – was named after the leader of the wolf pack in the story “Jungle Book” by Rudyard Kipling. She has a beautiful black coat with gorgeous amber eyes. Akela is a bold and tenacious wolf and is already the leader of her pack.

Joseph – displays shy and non-threatening tendencies and has been named after Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce Native American Tribe. He is a gorgeous cream-colored wolf with brown eyes and is the Omega of the pack.

Kootenai – was named after the Kootenai National Forest in Montana and a Native American Tribe in Idaho. He is now the Alpha Male of the pack and a very playful personality. Kootenai has a very broad head, long nose and a fluffy grey coat.

Summit – was the smallest of the new pups to arrive at the Center. He was named Summit after the top of a mountain. Summit is playful as well and can be seen running around the habitat many times during the day. He is a striking wolf with unusual black markings on his face, making him look as though he is wearing a mask.