The center is built on the site of a former industrial facility, repurposed as part of an environmental restoration project.
The wildlife enclosure spans several hectares, providing space for wolves to maintain natural pack hierarchies.
The museum uses life-sized models and audio-visual storytelling to dispel historical folklore surrounding wolves.
The wolves housed here are often rescued from poaching traps or abandoned at birth.
The center collaborates directly with the Maritime Alps Regional Park authorities on habitat monitoring.
Centro faunistico Uomini e Lupi is a dedicated research and education center situated in the Maritime Alps Regional Park in Entracque, Italy. The facility serves as a refuge for wolves that cannot be reintroduced into the wild due to injury or human-imprinting. It operates two distinct sites: a visitor center in the town of Entracque and a wildlife enclosure located in the nearby Casermette area. The interactive museum uses multimedia installations to explore the biological history of the wolf and its complex relationship with humans. Visitors observe wolves in a semi-wild environment designed to replicate their natural habitat while minimizing human disturbance. The center functions as an observatory, highlighting ongoing conservation efforts within the Italian Alps. Scientific research is conducted here to track pack dynamics and behavior. It is a critical facility for regional wolf population management and public awareness.
The elevated observation deck overlooking the main enclosure for the best view of the meadow areas.
Bring high-quality binoculars, as the enclosure is large and the wolves often rest in shaded, distant areas.
Plan your visit to coincide with the scheduled warden-led educational talks to gain better viewing opportunities.
Wear quiet, non-synthetic clothing to avoid rustling noises that may cause the wolves to retreat from the fence line.
Do not attempt to call out to the wolves or feed them; human interference is strictly prohibited to maintain their semi-wild status.
Operates with seasonal adjustments; typically closed on Mondays outside of peak summer months.
Maintain silence at the enclosure fence; flash photography and sudden movements are strictly prohibited.
