Our vision is a world with flourishing habitats for all Life
Our wildlife is disappearing. Can we find a way to coexist?
Located at the southern end of the Yellowstone to Yukon Wildlife Corridor, Earthfire Institute is a place where science and spirit meet to foster conservation and wildland preservation, with the help of the rescued wild animals under our care.
Earthfire’s wildlife sanctuary provides refuge to wolves, bears, mountain lions, and many other Rocky Mountain species who cannot be released into the wild. As animal ambassadors, these lifelong residents invite us to recognize our inherent kinship with all Life and inspire us to save vital habitats for all wildlife. Voices for their species, these animals teach us about their crucial ecological importance, as well as the profound healing that can come from connecting with the natural world. They represent what we stand to lose if we cannot find a way to live in harmony with our environment and our fellow beings, and equally important, what we can gain if we do.
A big thank you from our sanctuary bears
Your generous donations helped us finalize our brand new, state-of-the-art bear gardens. These gardens were the first step in our site-wide facility updates, which aim to provide all of our animals with as much of the richness and diversity of life in the wild as possible.
Our Story
She was a psychologist who worked in maximum security prisons. He was a wild animal trainer for films. Together with seven wolf pups, they created a transformative and joyous approach to Life, the foundation of Earthfire Institute.
The Latest from Earthfire
- Heather Holcomb
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We recently received two starving, orphaned black bear cubs from Idaho Fish and Game. This weekend, they brought us a third. And there are likely more on the way. This...
- Heather Holcomb
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We are surrounded by beauty, magic and connection on a daily basis here at Earthfire. The native land on which we reside. The majestic Teton Mountains to our east. The...
- Susan B. Eirich, PhD
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Ultimately, Buttercup won. Not through mental agility, of which she cannot be accused, but through sheer persistence, stubbornness, and singleness of purpose. She wanted to eat the food the chickens...