The R. Mollot Arctic Wolf Habitat
COMPLETED APRIL 2025
ABOUT
The Arctic Wolf
Habitat Project
In 2024, the Valley Zoo Development Society and Malliner Charitable Foundation built a brand new home for our Arctic wolves.
A Tale of Tundra.
A beloved resident of the Edmonton Valley Zoo, Tundra the Arctic wolf, has long captivated the hearts of visitors with his majestic presence and remarkable spirit. Unfortunately, Tundra experienced the loss of his long-term mate, Shilah, in 2022. In response, the Edmonton Valley Zoo set out to find Tundra a new pack and welcomed a pair of female Arctic wolves from Parc Zoologique CERZA in Hermival-les-Vaux, France, in the spring of 2024.
The Valley Zoo Development Society, in partnership with the Malliner Charitable Foundation, initiated the creation of a new habitat designed to serve as a sanctuary for Tundra and his two new packmates.
Purpose and Vision.
The primary goal of this revitalization project was to provide Tundra and his new pack with an enriching and stimulating environment that aligned with their natural instincts and encouraged natural behaviors. By creating a habitat that focused on cognitive challenges, play, and natural expression, the Valley Zoo Development Society aimed to promoting awareness about their conservation needs.
Completion.
We are proud to announce that this project was completed in the spring of 2025 and visitors to the Edmonton Valley Zoo can now see Tundra and his pack thriving in their upgraded home!
The R. Mollot Arctic Wolf Habitat is a testament to the zoo’s commitment to animal welfare and fostering meaningful connections between wildlife and the community.
MEET THE PACK.
Tundra: The Heart of Our Pack
Tundra, our proud male Arctic wolf, has been a beloved member of the Edmonton Valley Zoo since his arrival in 2014. With his striking white coat and captivating gaze, Tundra is the heart and soul of our pack.
THE PACKMATES: ASPEN & ANURI
In 2024, two females, Aspen and Anuri, joined us at the Edmonton Valley Zoo and became Tundra’s new packmates. The pair came to Edmonton from France after zoo officials spent more than a year searching for suitable companions for Tundra, following the death of his partner Shilah in 2022.Â
Step into the heart of the Arctic with a naturalized design that mirrors the stunning wilderness these magnificent creatures call home. The habitat is meticulously crafted to replicate the tundra, featuring indigenous flora that creates an authentic and captivating environment for both visitors and our arctic wolf residents.
EXHIBIT HIGHLIGHTS
Main Habitat.
A spacious and thoughtfully designed main yard that mirrors the natural habitat of Arctic wolves, offering Tundra and his pack room to roam and explore.
Holding Area.
A secure space designed for the well-being and care of the wolves, ensuring that veterinary examinations and other necessary procedures can be conducted with the utmost consideration for their welfare.
Off-Exhibit Yard.
An additional area, away from the public eye, provides the wolves with a retreat space where they can relax and enjoy solitude.
Naturalistic Design.
The habitat features carefully selected natural elements, including caliper-sized trees, various grasses, shrubs, fallen logs, boulders, and mulch. These elements replicate a wild habitat, creating an environment that encourages exploration and engagement.
Water Features.
A waterfall, streams, and natural ponds are integrated into the habitat providing the pack with opportunities for enrichment and play.
In-Earth Den.
An in-earth den has been built into the habitat, offering the wolves secure spaces for shelter and rest. Additional digging spaces are available for them to dig their own dens, if they wish to.
Put Your Paws Together for Our Partners.
This project was made possible by:
