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Wolf Run is a 501(c)3 non-profit NO KILL facility. We have been featured on Transformation Nation Television and the Kentucky Education Television network. We are licensed by the State of Kentucky as a Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator and as a Licensed Educational Facility. Wolf Run Wildlife Refuge is also licensed by the Department of Agriculture. Wolf Run Wildlife Refuge has also been featured in Vogue, Allure, Lucky and Cosmo magazines.

Wolf Run Wildlife Refuge and Educational Facility, Inc.  began its lifesaving efforts in 1993. The facility, located in Nicholasville, KY, was enacted to help innocent animals find a world that was safe, free from abuse and a permanent sanctuary for those that could not be released back into the wild. Wolf Run has grown into a state and USDA licensed educational facility that houses Kentucky native wildlife as well as  African lions to South American cougars, from Wolves and Coyotes to our native Whitetail deer. We work to offer each of them an existence that closely mimics their natural habitats.

We also rescue homeless, abused, neglected, abandoned, unwanted, and senior dogs and other pets along with other domestic and farm animals in hopes of healing them physically and emotionally then finding quality homes for them to reside in. 

We rely heavily on the generous support of the public to fund our operations. Please CLICK HERE to visit our donations page. Even the smallest donation helps us to help animals in need.

We are open to the public Saturdays from noon until 5 pm

(weather permitting)

Click here for a Google map and directions to our location

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to make a big  difference in the life of a

needy animal? Click here to learn how to

sponsor the Wolf Run animal of your choice.

Wolf Run Wildlife Refuge & Educational Facility, Inc. began its lifesaving efforts in 1993, located in Nicholasville, KY

Wolf Run strives to replicate the natural habitats of our residents.

Volunteering is the #1 way to make the difference and save the lives of our precious wildlife.

Wolf Run is home to exotic and native wildlife. From African lions, South and North American cougars, to KY wildcats, we have them all!

Wolf Run relies entirely upon donations, each time you donate, you make THE difference between life and death.  

We are open to the public each Saturday from 12p-5p, click here for directions to our facility. For your safety of the animals read our policies before visiting.

Wolf Run is always holding events to     raise needed funds, visit our calendar to see upcoming events and locations.

Education today makes the all the difference to tomorrow's animals . Download educational materials. Click here for 102 Wolf facts.

View photos of the animals and facility. And of the people and events that make Wolf Run possible.

Each time you make a purchase from the Wolf Run Gift Shop, you are helping provide food, care and refuge to animals  in need.

We couldn't provide the medical care, shelter and food for these needy animals, without volunteers, generous businesses and sponsors.

Click here to learn how to contact us, get directions and tour information.

Wolf Run is a licensed wildlife sanctuary, rehabilitation and educational facility. Learn more about our accreditations and licenses. 

We aren't only rescuing wildlife, we have a special program for senior and handicapped domestic pets, and strive to find new homes for them. 

Some of our domestic and farm animals are adoptable once they are healed and healthy. Please check out our "Adopt us!" page for more info.