The Wild Center

10/20/2026

Patrick Sapling was built specifically for The Wild Center and the Adirondack landscape, with the hope that generations of visitors will be able to discover him, climb around him and wonder about the message he has to share.

Helping make that possible takes more than building him. It takes ongoing care.

Through October 31, every dollar donated to help care for Patrick Sapling will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $100,000.

Care for Patrick Sapling at wildcenter.org/nytroll.

10/19/2026

A busy week at The Wild Center! 🍂

We’re SOLD OUT for Wednesday, October 21, Thursday, October 22, Saturday, October 24, and Sunday, October 25. Only a limited number of tickets remain for Friday, October 23.

Please check availability and reserve tickets online before traveling: wildcenter.org/tickets

Thank you for your enthusiasm! We look forward to welcoming you when tickets are available. TROLLS: Save the Humans is open through October 31.

10/19/2026

Sunrise at the Oxbow Overlook at The Wild Center. October 19 🧡

10/16/2026

Our AmeriCorps team was happy to help the Town of Tupper Lake put the summer garden to bed for the season. We’re looking forward to seeing what grows next year! Teamwork makes the garden work 🌿

10/14/2026

How many of our amazing new sculptures have you seen so far? Several new upcycled art pieces created by Larry Robjent Larry Robjent can be found throughout our trails, such as this beautiful Barred Owl! Come visit us to see what others you can find 🦉

10/13/2026

The leaves aren’t the only things that are changing at The Wild Center! Guess who Ollie the Otter stumbled upon while admiring the fall foliage… Patrick Sapling, a Troll who decided to call the Adirondacks home forever!

Come get to know Thomas Dambo’s first permanent Troll in New York State.

https://www.wildcenter.org/patricksapling/

10/12/2026

The Wild Center is making headlines! The New York Times recently featured Thomas Dambo’s giant trolls in Tupper Lake and explored what their arrival means for the region.
Read the story:

Thomas Dambo, the acclaimed Danish sculptor, unveiled his first permanent troll in New York State. Will it offer a lasting economic boon in the town of Tupper Lake?

10/05/2026

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.

09/30/2026

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.

09/30/2026

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 walk-up waits are long
🗓️ Visit midweek for easier parking, shorter lines, and more room to explore

Reserve your time: wildcenter.org/tickets