Restoring Balance: Support Wolf and Human Harmony in Texas

Special Report by the Texas Lobo Coalition

The El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens Conservation Fund supports a wide variety of conservation efforts around the world. The Zoo continues to support wolf conservation efforts in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and Mexico. You can download our most recent annual report here.

View from the South Rim of the Chisos Mountains at Big Bend National Park looking into Mexico.

Imagine the wild landscapes of West Texas, where the echo of a wolf’s howl once defined the night. The Mexican Gray Wolf (Canis lupus baileyi), a vital part of our natural heritage, once roamed these lands freely.

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However, by the mid-20th century, these wolves were extirpated from Texas due to hunting, habitat loss, and government-sponsored predator control programs. Today, the Texas Lobo Coalition (TLC) is dedicated to working hand-in-hand with local communities to ensure that these wolves can return to their rightful place, while also respecting the livelihoods and safety of those who live here.

News story on KTSM NBC El Paso

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