Wonderful and educational experience for both myself and my husband. They are such gentle creatures. Everything was smooth and streamlined. I wish the gift shop had a larger variety :) read more

This was such An amazing experience that I enjoyed!!! We made reservations via telephone months in advance as it's quiet popular. The property is very rustic very much animal friendly. We were greeted by Donna and everything was explained thoroughly. We waited in the gift shop which had so many cool souvenirs for those interested. Our group size was a good amount of people but the tour moved quickly and everyone got a chance for photos and interactions. The education we received is priceless. We learned so much. The staff volunteers truly care about these animals and you can see the genuine passion. The wolves are gorgeous and well taken care of. I highly recommended a visit We drove about two hours from Brooklyn. Not hard to find. The bathrooms are portable restrooms. No food on site . Please refer to the website before coming in regards to appropriate attire. Free parking on site read more

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Howling Woods is such a fun place to learn about these beautiful animals. It truly is such an intimate experience where you can get up close and personal with the dogs, and is led by very knowledgeable tour guides. you can tell how much they care about their animals. I highly recommend visiting read more

Looking for a unique outing? This is it! Who doesn't want to spend their morning chilling with wolf-dogs? Tours are run often but by appointment only. They are very popular so plan well in advance. It took me about two months to get a date. Tours are rain or shine, or in my case freezing cold, snowy weather. Because these are hybrid wolfs you can enter the enclosures with them (unlike Lakota Wolf Preserve). The tour guide starts with the wolf-dogs with the lowest percentage of wolf and gradually moves up to the enclosures with higher and higher percentage of wolf. You can very easily see the difference in the wolf-dogs with a higher percentage of wolf in them. Make sure to read the website before going. You cannot wear fur, faux fur, down or puffy jackets, leather, open toed shoes in the enclosures. read more

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I've called a few times to try to get my partner and myself in for a tour, they don't answer their phones so prepare to leave a voicemail. Even after you do that don't wait for a call back as you probably won't get one. When they do finally call you back after a few voicemails are left, the person is VERY rude and demanding, so be prepared if you're trying to ask questions to be bulldozed over. They do NOT work with you what so ever. Please don't waste your time in trying to go here and book a tour, it is pointless!! Spend your money elsewhere where it will be appreciated with a friendlier atmosphere. read more

Great experience. Highly recommend. The tour was about an hour long and informative. There was plenty of direct interaction with the animals and photo opportunities. I definitely want to go back soon. read more

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I had been wanting to visit Howling Woods for a very long time, and everything this day had been incredibly perfect. My fiance and I got here around 12:55 pm for our 1 pm tour, and waited for about 15 mins for the rest of our tour group to arrive. First things first, our tour guide - Priscilla, was amazing!! I really don't think anyone could have been more perfect than her! She was very knowledgeable, passionate, humourous, and very active with our group. She made as many things possible as she was able to. Rather than a tour guide talking to a group of random people, she almost made it feel as if we were all friends talking pretty comfortably with all of us. All of the wolf dogs were super awesome, and it was amazing seeing the interaction between them all and the volunteers as well. My absolute favorite part of the tour was when we 'howled' and the wolf dogs all over the sanctuary howled too. On our way out, we were told the wolf dogs are even more active in the winter time which totally makes sense, so we'll definitely be back again! Another shout out I wanted to give, was to Frank, one of the volunteers. My car battery died on possibly one of the hottest days of the summer, and THANK GOD Frank was still around to help us jump my car. The last thing I wanted was to be stranded in 99 degree temps with no one to help us. So, thank you Frank & Priscilla for an incredibly memorable day! read more

We drove here from NYC (just under 2 hours) and we're NOT disappointed. We had such a memorable experience. It's small group setting so make sure you're on time. The team is friendly and the whole experience is quite informative but also fun and the wolves are truly something magical. read more

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This place is awesome you will t regret it The wolves are so beautiful and the people is friendly and informative read more

For many aspiring wildlife photographers, the closest they get to wolves is in books: Ian McAllister's 'The Last Wild Wolves: Ghosts of the Great Bear Rainforest,' Jim and Jamie Dutcher's 'Living With Wolves,' and Jim Brandenburg's 'White Wolf: Living With An Arctic Legend' to name a few. Others in Maryland follow the breathtaking wolf photography of Jack Mills. But if you want to experience wolf dogs up close and in person, and you live on the East Coast, all it may take is a day trip (reservations and minimal donations are required) to Howling Woods Farm, where wolf dogs or wolf hybrids are rescued, cared for, and given sanctuary. There, you can get close enough to pet wolf dogs with percentages of wolf ranging from 50-75% and to take iPhone photographs of wolf dogs ranging up to 93%. My wife and I first experienced wolf dogs when Howling Woods Farm brought Samson, a mostly deep ebony wolf dog, and Sierra, a prototypical grey and white wolf dog, to the Cape May Annual Birding Festival in 2012. In October of 2017, thanks to Howling Woods Farm's generosity and a substantial donation, we had the opportunity to visit in person and to meet up with six friends and family members to spend a little time there. We reunited with Samson and met Kotori, who resembles an arctic white wolf in his hue. There are rules that must be followed if you visit Howling Woods Farm in Jackson, New Jersey. Carrying food onto the grounds, for example, is expressly forbidden. A small price to pay for memories that will last forever. read more

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We really enjoyed our visit there I found out about this place because some of the wolfdogs were at the Game of thrones party/night at a liberty science center after dark a few months ago . I was excited to see them but they left before I could see them :( Anyway ... You have to make an appointment ahead of time to see the wolf dogs Tour is an hr long - for $20 donation /admission Plenty of pArking in gravel parking lot Enter thru the yellow house/gift shop - check in and pay at counter Tour wAs interesting and very informative We got to meet 6-7 of them - learn about them and take photos with them They even howled for us :) I would come back - probably in the fall or when it's cooler outside read more

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Getting to interact with and learn all about the beautiful wolf dogs residing at this learning center and animal rescue is a truly amazing way to spend an hour of your time. We even got to take pictures with them! I highly recommend booking a tour here! Our tour guide was very informative and I felt safe the entire time. Just a tip that isn't listed on the website or in the booking confirmation email: Leave all your belongings in your car except for your car keys, wallet, and phone/camera; especially scented things that the wolf dogs may smell and want from you (e.g. chapstick, food obviously). read more

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10/10 experience. The guide was extremely informative and tour was so fun. I strongly recommend this anybody who is interested in wolves. This is a rescue/sanctuary, and rely on donations so please be sure to donate as your admission. The workers care for the wolf dogs very much and you can tell they are one big family. Amazing stories behind each wolf. I can't wait to return in the winter! I felt grateful for this experience. read more

My friends and I had a great experience visiting Howling Woods Farm recently. Being able to interact with wolfdogs was such a unique and fun experience for everyone. The tour lasted about an hour and our tour guide told us about how the wolfdogs arrived at the rescue, explained their personalities (some are certainly more outgoing than others!), and allowed everyone to take photos up close and personal with the wolfdogs. The wolfdogs all have different amounts of wolf and dog in them, but all were gentle and friendly. They're such beautiful creatures! read more

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This was a lovely place and a experience for my husband and I. I had first found this place back in the winter and was trying to make an appointment, but it was hard to work out a schedule and make it a surprise. I finally was able to schedule our visit around the end of June and it worked out great! We were in a group of about 15 people and we were able to get background about the wolves from Colleen and went to 3 different pens allowing us more and more opportunities for pictures and to touch/pet/hug the wolves. Everyone was super nice in the group and we all gave way to each other to take photos and have our photos taken by the the staff. Our group was a little large and we had some with mobility issues, but the staff was great and also allowed additional time so that everyone could have all the pictures and and time they wanted. The staff was great. Very informative and answered all questions. The wolves are so cool and each has such a different personality. They really do such great things and we were happy to contribute. I would definitely come back during different seasons to see the different coats on the wolves! read more

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I loved every minute I spent at Howling Woods Farm! First things first (I'm the realest) there is a $20 mandatory donation per person. For the amount of education and time you spend with the beautiful animals, it's worth it. Plus it goes towards taking care of the wolves so it's worth every penny. My guide when I went was Ab. He was so knowledgeable about these animals and overall just a fun guy. He was able to answer every question and I learned so much from him during the hour I spent there. You can tell that everyone who worked at this rescue really cared about the wolves and bonded with them well. We got to meet 8 wonderful dogs. I can't tell you all their names as my memory always fails me but they're all beautiful and a marvel to look at. One of the more cool things we got to do was hear them howl and it was haunting yet wonderful. Wouldn't mind listening to that every night before I fall asleep lol The first two pens we went into we were able to do photo ops and could pet the wolves during that time only. The last pen you were able to do that and also interact with them. Ab explained that those were the dogs they bring to presentations so the rules don't apply to them as much as the other pens. We were able to pet them freely and they even gave kisses and could give them belly rubs! I'm really glad I got to visit and learn and recommend everyone to do the same if they're interested! read more

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This is a non profit wolf dog rescue. A group of friends and I went this past Saturday. It was a wonderful experience, to where we are all asking each other "when" we are going back. Keep in mind that these are wolf dogs. You can not force them to come up to you, especially to pet them. The guide was very informational and answered all of our questions. She told us the story of each wolf dog and how they had gotten to the farm. The wolf dogs each had their own personality, each of them beautiful in their own way. This rescue does not discriminate against any wolf dog. They had rescued one who had a small malformation. I had also noticed a newer rescue on the way out that caught my heart because we share one thing in common: we only have one eye. It does cost a donation of 20 dollars for about an hours tour. It is worth every single penny. Thank you for supplying for these wonderful animals. These guys are truly doing God's work. read more

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Our tour guide, Steven, was very knowledgeable and passionate about the wolf dogs. You can tell that all of the volunteers there truly care about the wellbeing of these animals. The wolf dogs loved posing for pictures and it was an overall great experience. Will definitely be back in the fall/winter to see them again since we heard they love playing in the snow! read more

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The best one hour experience you will ever have. Lets start of by commending the staff! Our tour guide woman was phenomenal! She was super sweet, informative & very knowledgeable. Her passion for the wolves was so comforting. Now for the main event, THE WOLVES!!!! Im a HUGE animal person. I have three dogs so for me getting to play and pet the wolves was a dream come true. The wolves were super friendly, well behaved & SO beautiful. They were so in their element and welcoming. We even got to take pictures with them and let me tell you they loved the attention, esp when you would scratch their belly! You spend 20$ for the best experience of your life & that money goes straight to the wolves. Howling woods has a good thing going, it really warms my heart knowing they rescue these beautiful animals and provide a safe sanctuary for them. I highly recommend those who enjoy animals to get out there & experience this tour. You will not regret it & its a great way to give back to these beautiful animals. Def will be going back for more! I couldnt get enough of the wolves, they were soo cute. 10/10+ for everything! read more

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What a fun and educational time! I got to interact with wolf dogs (varying percentages of each) and learned a lot about the animals. They are very strict about not wearing any animal product, for obvious reasons. I highly recommend visiting for kids and adults alike! It is very easy to miss, as it does not have great signage in the front. But once you are there, you will love it! There is no actual bathroom on site, but the Port A Potty was surprisingly clean and well maintained. Call for hours of operation as they may vary. read more

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I visited this place today with my mom, 13 yr old daughter and my boyfriend and had an absolutely wonderful time. We were led on an hour long tour and got to meet 7 of the wolves. We got to take pictures with all the wolves and not once, did I feel like the wolves were being taken advantage of or treated poorly. It was quite evident that the caretakers of the place really cared for the animal's wellbeing and for the wolf breed as a whole. I highly recommend visiting this place! I would love to come back in the wintertime when it is snowing! Apparently, the wolves are really in their element in the snow. Also, word to the wise: Do not wear any down, leather or fleece jackets when you go on the tour. Nietzsche the wolf dog (98% wolf) will want your coat as a toy. read more

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The facility was very clean, organized and the wolf dogs were well cared for. The tour guide was knowledgeable and all the staff & volunteers were friendly. I had a great time and want to go back again in winter! read more

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What an awesome place! These people do amazing things! My heart melted from the moment I saw the first wolf in the welcome area! Drive slow when you're close you might miss the wolf statue ! My family and I had an amazing time! And we plan on coming back with a bigger group. Also the gift Shop not a rip off just saying !!! Thank you for that by the way! We got a millionaire pictures of us interacting with the wolves and the guid person was so knowledgeable! It was just an amazing experience!!! read more

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Came here last year for a friend's birthday. The tour guides are very informative and try their best to get the wolves to engage with you. They explain when and how to interact with them. Very interactive and fun experience read more

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The two-hour drive was 100% worth the once-in-a-lifetime experiencing of meeting their beautiful wolves and wolf-dogs! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and informative. Definitely a lot of photo opps, as well. read more

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Finally made it out to Jackson, NJ to visit howling woods farm! ** First- make sure to call them to make a reservation. I didn't know I had to make a reservation until I went to their website and it was on the page. I called the day of and seriously super lucky for me and my bf, they had spots that day in the afternoon. Second- they require a $20/pp donation but this all goes to the farm/wolves/animals there. You can pay either cash or credit. Third- check their website to see what you can bring, cannot bring, what to wear and what not to wear. The tour is 1 hr long and it was very informative. We visited 3 pens and saw about 8 wolves/dogs. There are those that are in the high wolf percentage (up to 98%!!!) and those that are 50%. But the animals are huge but super friendly. We got to take a lot of pictures with them and our tour guide was super knowledgeable and nice. She was able to answer all the questions we had, and tell us a lot of cool information. I would definitely come back again! read more

Absolutely amazing! Loved everything about being here, and can not wait to come back again in the winter time when the wolf dogs are more active. The staff was excellent, and extremely informative! They were welcoming and let us have plenty of photo opportunities with the wolf dogs and lots of time to pet them. Can't wait to come back again hopefully become a volunteer! Definitely visit, you will not be disappointed! read more

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10 out of 10 - a must see for any animal lover. The team at Howling Woods Farm does an amazing job creating a safe and loving environment for these beautiful creatures while providing a fun, educational and unforgettable experience for all visitors. Had no idea about what goes on with domestic breeding of wolves and wolf dogs prior to this visit and so happy it was brought to light through their story. Will definitely be back and spread the word so we can continue to support the animals. PS: Make sure to bring your camera! read more

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This place was fantastic! I've always wanted to go here and finally got to. I was in a decent size group of about 10 people. The workers were so informative and friendly. The animals were absolutely beautiful and well taken care of and you can tell they enjoy their life. Be prepared for lots of pictures! And I would suggest to book in advance. I booked about 2 or 3 weeks in advance for my session. According to the staff, they recommend to come in the winter with snow since these animals love to the cold and the snow. I will definitely be back! read more

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Saw this place on a Buzzfeed or Insider video on Facebook and knew I had to come because .. come on.. how often in life are you given the chance to meet wolves? Especially since there are only 5 rescues across the US! Making an appointment to this place was a little confusing, their mailbox is usually full but just send them a Facebook message and they'll get back to you! Other than this little complication.. everything else about this experience was amazing and the hour was one of the best spent in my life. The location is a little bit of a drive, it's all the way in south Jersey near Six Flags. There's lots of horse ranches in the area, which is just a plus as a view while heading there. The place is a lot smaller than expected. There's a parking area in the front, then you walk to a little building which is a gift shop while waiting for your reserved tour to begin. They make you sign a waiver and there is a minimum $20 donation per person to visit. Your tour can be anywhere from 0-25 people, we got lucky and ended up in a group of 7. There's 3 different "sections" of the sanctuary. In every section, the guide will introduce you to each of the wolves and give you some basic information about them, then it's basically selfies for the rest of the time you're there. They do try to encourage the wolves to come up for picture time by feeding them treats. You're able to touch them, take pictures with them and look at them.. what more could you want from these majestic creatures? Howling Woods is an amazing organization which educates people about wolve-dog hybrids and provides a safe home for them to live as well. They have residents of the farm but they also have an adoptable section as well if anyone is interested. They have a low adoption fee of $250 which is just the initial vet visit which requires them to be spayed/neutered. I encourage everyone to come here and learn more about wolf culture! read more

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Everyone here is so friendly and sweet! The animals are well taken care of. The wolves were friendly and loved being pet and babied. I recommend calling WAY in advance if you plan to go though! read more

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This is an amazing non profit organization. McKayla was wonderful, sweet and very knowledgeable, she gave a great tour! Keith was awesome as well! Very nice people. Definitely a cool spot to visit, the wolves are beautiful and it was very cool learning about them. Would highly recommend. Even if you don't visit, definitely consider donating to this great cause. read more

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I traveled here all the way from Ny and was so happy I did. The experience with the wolves was incredible and our tour guides were so knowledgeable and answered any of our questions to the best of their ability. The tour was an hour long and there were plenty of wolves to see and many many chances to take photos with them. I loved being able to get so close to each wolf. The experience was truly one of a kind!!! read more

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Took my sister here for her birthday because she loves wolves and wolf dogs and it was such a great experience. Everything is run very professionally and the staff is super knowledgeable and passionate about everything. The tour is about an hour long, and you get to see different wolves throughout that time. The tour guide is very helpful and answered any questions anyone in our group had. Perhaps the best part was the end where you get to have one on one time with the animals. They are so friendly and just like big cuddly dogs. It's also great that the staff there offers to take pics of you with the wolves, it really makes for a great memory. I would definitely like to come back here during the summer months. read more

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Howling Woods Farm was such an amazing experience. I got a chance to learn so much about wolves and the great people that work there. I loved being able to interact and play with such majestic creatures, each wolf had their own personality. There's no reason to be afraid as long as you respect the wolves. read more

Howling Woods Farm - Wolves licking my face - Animal Shelters Near Me - Jackson, New Jersey

Howling Woods Farm is a unique one hour experience I would definitely recommend to anyone, especially who loves dogs, who wants to learn more about wolf dogs, or wants to try something interesting. In order to visit them, make sure you call to schedule a session to visit them. I was a little skeptical with a few mixed reviews I read while researching, and like many other reviews before me, I did in fact find that the scheduling process was a little abrupt and rushed but otherwise the actual tour was amazing. My particular tour session had an estimation of 12 people plus their volunteers. After signing a waiver, the tour guide person takes you through the multiple fenced areas, explaining and telling stories about the facility, the scientific knowledge of what qualifies as a wolf dog, and of course, each of the canine's stories with numerous chances (trust me on this one) to take that perfect photo. I couldn't help but laugh because the wolf dogs knew exactly where to pose as they were given their treats and were ready for the camera. We saw about 8-10 beautiful wolf dogs total, and they were really friendly to everyone on our tour. They don't pressure you to donate more than required or buy anything from their gift shop like many nonprofits do which is nice. Overall, everyone was super informative and friendly, and it's ultimately all for great cause, even if you plan to just go for that Instagram pic (you and I both know you were thinking that, just admit it). I would definitely recommend a trip here to visit and/or volunteer. Spread the word and spread the knowledge of wolf dogs! read more

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My second time here and it was even better than the first. I have been in the freezing snow in March where I couldn't feel my toes and the blazing heat in July. Dress appropriately. Nothing hanging out of your pockets, no leather, no bags. Bring only a camera and your key in your pocket, and money to pay! You have to make a reservation to come so make sure you call before you go. Note you are outside the whole time and inside the wolf pen the whole time. Nothing to fear! Great education for any age! read more

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This is the first wolf (dog) sanctuary I've ever been to. I had a 2PM appointment which I was going to be late for and they easily accommodated me with a 3PM tour. The "suggested" donation is $20. These wolves have a a good amount of dog DNA, which makes them fairly well trained and they seemed to be willing to take (as the workers there stated) "wolf selfies". Great place to learn about wolves and to get a few memorable pictures of yourself with wolves. Side note - I was with a group of 7 women (not including the two women that worked there). I was the only male on the tour and every time I tried to get a selfie while kneeling next to a wolf, it would just walk away. The wolves might not have liked the smell of my testosterone. read more

Please note that this tour is about 70% informational and 30% interactive. The first 37 minutes were spent sitting on benches listening to our "guide" tell us that the wolves are more scared of us than we are of them. Extremely informative but also extremely repetitive. Aside from the fact that we had two random drug addicts in our group, everyone is there for the same reason: to interact with, pet, and hopefully play with wolves. The video on YouTube of the wolf jumping up and kissing the attendee is a ploy. This isn't happening. And even if it did, I imagine our guide would put a stop to it immediately. Don't whistle at the wolves, don't call the wolves, don't stand too quickly, don't look too intensely. Basically, donate $20 and maybe, if you're lucky, a wolf might pass you by. Our guide had her pockets filled with cheese and meat so the wolves know who is boss. I think the wolves are beautiful and deserve all of the respect they get. They seem to be treated very nicely and have large areas to play in. I wouldn't recommend this place if you're looking to play with or pet wolves. It's discouraged. Our first photo opportunity was interrupted because the first wolf wasn't in the mood. Understandable. Then Michelle, after talking for 37 minutes, told us to quickly move along because we were running out of time. Almost blaming us for the first 40 minutes of our tour being blown talking about the Hollywood producers who want to use the wolves for movies. I donated an additional $5 to grab some waters for the 4 of us but the fridge was empty aside from someone's turkey sandwich on rye - Michelle ran out and I got a single bottle of water. I wish the website made it clear that they are going to discourage any real type of interaction aside from the final photo opportunity which still felt a little rushed. Again, beautiful wolves who want cheese and meat from the guide. I wouldn't go back. The drug addicts were also very upset with the tour. One of them grabbed a piece of cheese that had been missed by the wolf and was reprimanded for doing this. Thanks, Eddie Going read more

I love the wolves and wolf-dog hybrids. They are all amazing. The woman who was our guide answered all our questions and made us feel welcome in the wolves area. If you love animals, you will have an enjoyable experience and hopefully some great pictures to share with friends and family. Please, support this business and visit these awesome animals soon. read more

Howling Woods Farm - Here is our guide feeding the wolves something to eat. - Animal Shelters Near Me - Jackson, New Jersey