Big Run Wolf Ranch
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Big Run Wolf Ranch is a nonprofit, licensed, educational facility specializing in conservation of North American wildlife.We are open daily for private SCHEDULED events. Big Run Wolf Ranch is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, federally licensed wildlife education facility featuring rescued North American wildlife.
Enrichment for animals in captivity is very important for both physical and mental health. There are 5 types of enrichment:
• Social (Interactions with same specie or different species, including humans)
•Sensory (Stimulates senses)
•Environmental (Things in there habitat such as decks, pools, substrates, or arranging things differently)
• Nutritional (Foraging activities meant to extend the feeding time)
• Occupational/Cognitive (Meant to encourage problem solving and mental stimulation)
Providing enrichment is enrichment for humans because not only does it bring joy to the animals, but to us too! Seeing them be playful and silly, figuring out a problem, or showing us natural behaviors is one of the more rewarding parts of the job. This will definitely be a series because there’s many forms of enrichment for each animal!
02/05/2026
Did you miss our January photo sessions of the wolves? Don’t worry! February 28th we will be hosting Canines & Cameras once again 📸🐺 This is great opportunity for photographers of all experience levels to get photos of our beautiful wolves.
TIME:
11:30AM - 1:00PM
FAQ:
“Will we be allowed inside the enclosure?”
Photographers will be shooting through the fence. There is a total of 14 8x8 “photography windows” which allow photographers to get their cameras through the fence.
“Which wolves will we be photographing?”
Amow (tan/white) and Luna (black) pictured in this post are our two wolves that are the most comfortable around people and cameras. These two will be our main models 🤩
“How much does it cost?”
There is a $50 non refundable deposit required to secure your spot. Rest of payment ($100) is due the day of the event when you arrive. All together payment is $150. All photographers must sign a waiver. Cash/Credit accepted. NO PHONES 📵 only Cameras.
9 spots are currently available. Call 815-588-0044 in order to secure your spot.
*Thank you to the photographers who came to our last few sessions for these beautiful shots of Amow and Luna!*
Nova was determined to cache that hunk of meat in a good spot so Tikaani couldn’t find it (he did, in fact, find it) 🐺🥩
A sleepy, snowy Tikaani 😴🐺
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14857 Farrell Rd
Lockport, IL
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