Area Faunistica del Lupo

The Wolf Faunal Area at Civitella Alfedena is an enclosed reserve associated with the nearby visitor and interpretation centre of the Abruzzo National Park.

Why it matters

The enclosure provides a setting for public education about the Apennine wolf and the conservation of its wild populations. It complements the park's interpretive work on the species and its role in the local ecosystem.

What to notice

The roughly four-hectare enclosure contains varied terrain in which wolves can move out of view as well as be observed from designated points. The adjacent village also has a wolf museum and a separate lynx faunal area.

Context and history

The faunal area forms part of the network of educational facilities in Civitella Alfedena, within Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park. The park has a long history of work on carnivore conservation, including public interpretation of the wolf and its habitat.