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Indigenous Peoples' Day weekend is here, and the trolls are popular. Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11 are SOLD OUT.

Our parking lots and roads fill up quickly, and if you arrive without a reservation, you could get stuck in traffic and still not get in.

Want to visit this week?

Monday, October 12: Limited tickets remain
Weekdays (Oct 5–9 and Oct 13–16): Good availability, smaller crowds, and the best fall color views

All visits require a timed-entry ticket booked online in advance: wildcenter.org/tickets

If you have a ticket for the weekend:

☑️ Come during your scheduled entry window
☑️ Carpool if you can
☑️ Expect busy roads around Tupper Lake

The trolls will be here through October 31. Choosing a quieter day helps make the visit better for everyone, including the trolls. by @wildcenter

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5 days ago

TROLLS: Save the Humans is drawing some of the biggest crowds in Wild Center history, and the energy on campus has been unreal. Thank you, Adirondacks (and beyond)!

A few friendly tips to make your visit the best it can be:

⏰ Come in the afternoon. Arriving later in the day means for shorter lines and less wait. Remember, in July and August we're staying open until 7pm!

📅 Pick a weekday. Mid-week days are our quietest days — more room to roam, more time with each troll.

🚗 Heads up on parking: On busy, non-school days, we're using overflow parking at LP Quinn Elementary School. Just follow directions from our staff when you arrive!

Big crowds mean a little extra patience at admissions and on the trails — we're so grateful for yours. Plan a little ahead, and we'll see you (and the trolls) soon!

📲 Tickets + visit tips: wildcenter.org/trolls by @wildcenter

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4 months ago

Spring is here, which means hours are shifting at The Wild Center.

• April: Closed
• May 1 - 24: Open Fri–Sun, 10am–5pm
• May 25 (Memorial Day) to October 31: Open daily, 10am–5pm
• July & August: Extended hours every night until 7pm

PLUS — something BIG is coming…
Thomas Dambo’s TROLLS: Save the Humans opens June 1. Wild Center Members get early access on May 31. Not a member? Learn more and sign up at wildcenter.org/members. by @wildcenter

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6 months ago

Last chance to hunt for the 6 trolls from my exhibition Trolls: Save The Humans at The Wild Center! 🤠

Built from reclaimed materials, the six troll are here to remind us to get back into nature and take better care of the earth.

You’ve got until October 31st to find them all. And while you’re out there, make sure to say hi to Patrick Sapling too! 😉

#ThomasDambo #DamboTrolls #WasteNoMore #TrollsSaveTheHumans

📸 @wheres__lisa taken in The Wild Center by @wildcenter

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#partner @wildcenter Have you visited The Wild Center in Tupper Lake, NY? This family-friendly destination tucked into the beauty of the Adirondacks is full of adventure, whimsy, and opportunities to explore and learn about the natural world. Read more to find out why you should visit The Wild Center this fall!

Located about four hours from Rochester, The Wild Center makes for a fantastic weekend or week-long getaway. Between the indoor exhibits, live animal encounters, unique trails, and outdoor experiences, there is so much to see and do. Now is the perfect time to visit because you can experience the magic of Thomas Dambo’s trolls hidden throughout The Wild Center. We had such a blast hiking the trails and finding the trolls, collecting rubbings of their marks, and taking so many fun photos and selfies with them!

With crisp temperatures and beautiful fall foliage, autumn is the perfect time to visit The Wild Center! Be sure to plan your visit to see both the TROLLS: Save the Humans (on-site until 10/31) and the new permanent troll named Patrick Sapling! An autumn trip to The Wild Center is one you won’t soon forget.

See the pinned comment for a guide to visiting The Wild Center this fall! taken in The Wild Center by @wildcenter

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9 days ago

Today is the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. Here at The Wild Center, we acknowledge that we are situated on the traditional lands of the Haudenosaunee and Abenaki peoples. Indigenous knowledge and relationships to the land are relevant to understanding the Adirondack region in tandem with scientific knowledge. With that in mind, we recognize Orange Shirt Day with these handmade pins to honor Indigenous people from both the past, and the present.

See our story for more information and resources.

#TheWildCenter #OrangeShirtDay #IndigenousKnowledge by @wildcenter

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10 days ago

Fall weekends at The Wild Center are packed! A few tips for the best visit:

✅ Buy timed tickets online before you come
🚫 If your date is sold out, please pick another day. Parking is limited and waits are long
🗓️ Visit midweek for easier parking, shorter lines, and more room to explore

Reserve your time: wildcenter.org/tickets taken in The Wild Center by @wildcenter

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10 days ago

Join Our Team at The Wild Center! 🦦

Love wildlife, the outdoors, and connecting with people? We have some great opportunities for you in the heart of the Adirondacks!

➡️ 2027 Community Educator AmeriCorps Volunteer (1,700 hrs / ~12 months)
Spend a year gaining hands-on interpretive experience — lead live animal programs, teach NYS-aligned school programs, and guide visitors through every Adirondack season, from ice fishing to maple sugaring. Choose a focus area in School Programming, Outdoor Programming, or Animal Husbandry.

➡️ Visitor Services Attendant (Part-Time, Seasonal)
Whether it’s your first job or a fun seasonal gig, join our front-of-house team in retail, admissions, or the Waterside Café. Be a part of an excellent customer service team.

Both roles put you on our 115-acre, LEED-certified campus along the Raquette River — home to 50+ species of live animals and New York’s first Thomas Dambo troll, Patrick Sapling.

Learn more and apply: wildcenter.org/careers

#WildCenter #AmeriCorps #AdirondackJobs #NowHiring #TupperLake by @wildcenter

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11 days ago

Fall is officially here in the Adirondacks! Come visit The Wild Center to see some beautiful autumn colors 🍁🍂

#TheWildCenter #VisitADK #Autumn taken in The Wild Center by @wildcenter

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One of the coolest stops in the Adirondacks 🌲🏆

The Wild Center was named the number 1 Best Science Museum in the U.S. by USA TODAY’s 10Best — and this is definitely not your typical museum. Walk through the treetops on Wild Walk, explore the trails, and right now you can find 6 GIANT trolls hidden throughout the forest. 👀

The trolls are only here for a limited time, so add this one to your fall Adirondacks bucket list! 🍂

📍 The Wild Center | Tupper Lake, NY

#Adirondacks #TupperLake #TheWildCenter #NewYorkTravel #familytravel @wildcenter taken in The Wild Center by @wildcenter

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12 days ago

See gorgeous fall foliage in the heart of the Adirondacks at The Wild Center! taken in The Wild Center by @wildcenter

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16 days ago

Have you had a chance to search for any of our beautiful new animal sculptures yet? Thanks to talented local artist Larry Robjent @robjentsculptures, several new upcycled art pieces can be found around our campus, highlighting some of the most iconic Adirondack species like the Wood Turtle!

Did you know that Wood Turtles like to dance? They will sometimes stomp their feet on the ground, mimicking the vibrations of falling rain and attracting worms to the surface! Then they get to enjoy some tasty snacks 🪱

The Wild Center is also home to several ambassador Wood Turtles of our own! Stop by to get a chance to see them in the museum as well as the other sculptures on our trails 🐢

#TheWildCenter #LarryRobjent #VisitADK by @wildcenter

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