The Iberian Wolf Recovery Centre is a sanctuary for wolves taken from traps and captivity, in the parish of Gradil in Mafra, on about 17 hectares of enclosed woodland. It opened in 1987 to give a home to animals that cannot return to the wild, and it has cared for dozens of wolves since then.
The wolves live in large fenced areas, and visits are made on foot along the fences with a guide.
What to see at the Iberian Wolf Recovery Centre
- Wolves: Iberian wolves in large enclosures of woodland and scrub.
- Guided visit: a walk along the enclosures, with an explanation of the animals and of the work of the centre.
- Conservation work: the story of the Iberian wolf in Portugal and the threats it faces.
Visiting the Iberian Wolf Recovery Centre
- Booking: visits are by appointment, on set days and times published by the centre.
- Best time: the wolves are more active in the late afternoon and in cool weather.
- Location: the centre is in Gradil, in the parish of Enxara do Bispo, Gradil e Vila Franca do Rosário.
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