We offer
Experience our exhibition!
With a mixture of traditional museum techniques and modern media we take you closer to the four largest predators in Scandinavia – wolf, bear, lynx and wolverine. Why does the wolverine male sometimes kill the cubs? What does a lynx foot print look like? What does a satellite collar look like? At the exhibition you find the answers – by yourself or with a guide.
Through close co-operation with Grimsö Viltforskningsstation (Grimsö
Wildlife Research Station) and the Scandinavian Wolf Project "Skandulv"
we can offer you, as a visitor, the latest findings in wildlife research.
During the early 90-ies the wolf bitch Ylva made the headlines when she
endeavoured to move into populated areas and tried to socialise with tame
dogs and people. You can now see her, stuffed, here at The Predator centre.
Pat a moose!
The moose is an important beast of prey for both the wolf and the bear and
has, because of this, a given place at The Predator centre. At the exhibition
you can also read about how we people behave; we are also predators.
The Predator centre café invites you to a break
Welcome for a break at the beautiful environment of the café! We
serve genuine Swedish kanelbullar (cinnamon buns), unique vargbitar (wolf
bite pastry) and traditional skrädmjölsdrömmar (cookies make
of special oatmeal). On a warm summers day perhaps you’d like
an ice cream? If you prefer something more substantial we can recommend
the filled Ciabatta sandwich, a pie, or perhaps pancakes with marmalade
and whipped cream for the children. You can sit both indoors or outside
in the garden with a magnificent view over the landscape of Värmland.
If you prefer the company of a book, you are welcome to bring your coffee
to the library.
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Souvenir shop with a large range of gifts
The Predator centre souvenir shop offers a large range of souvenirs. Here
you can find local handicraft, books, videos and our own special souvenirs.
As an example of our own products we would like to mention the coffee tray
with predators pattern, designed by Helena Bengtsson and our own tea, “Predators
tea” with taste of honey, cacao and whiskey. Here you can also find
the famous forged candleholder “Ekshäradsstaken”. There
is something for everyone who wants to bring home a memory or buy a gift.
Excursions in the wolf territory
Do you want to learn more about the four big predators?
Combine experience with knowledge and participate in one of our excursions.
That way you can come close to nature and the home environment of the animals.
Together with the skilful people at the Predators centre you make your way
out in the nearby forests. Along curved roads in the deep forests of Värmland
we show you tracks and other signs of the animals. The field personnel will
show it to you in their own personal way. Here you can get answers to your
questions about our predators and the nature around them.
Locating excursion
Find out how the fieldwork within the research project Skandulv is being
executed. From the Predator centre we go together to the wolf territory,
the excursion is mainly done by car, which makes it accessible for everyone!
During this tour we will be looking for prints, droppings and other signs
of wolfs, and you are given the opportunity to try the locating device and
see how it works. The field personnel inform you of the latest results in
the research and tell you about the wolves in the territory.
At a suitable time and place we make a break with coffee and sandwiches
that we have brought along from the Predator centre. This excursion takes
approx. 4 hours.
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Tracking excursion
When the snow covers the forests there is the possibility to experience
the wolf territory on skis or snowshoes! In order not to disturb the animals
we follow the tracks backwards, and study all the signs we find in the wolf’s
path, odour indications, droppings, tracks, rests of prey animals. The field
personnel inform us about the latest results in the research and tell us
about the wolves in the territory. The tracking excursion is done in forest
terrain, and therefore the participants need to be physically fit. This
excursion takes approx. 4 hours.
One day in the wolf territory
Do you want to learn more about the wolf?
Now you have the possibility to deepen your knowledge by participating in
an exciting locating and tracking excursion together with the skilful people
working at the Predators centre. When the snow covers the forests there
is the possibility to go along with our field personnel and to find out
how the fieldwork within the research project Skandulv is being executed.
During this tour we will be looking for prints, droppings and other signs
of wolves, and you are given the opportunity to try the locating device
and see how it works. We go out on skis or snowshoes to track down the wolves.
The tracking excursion is done in forest terrain, and therefore the participants
need to be physically fit. This activity takes approx. 6 hours.
Several days in the wolf territory
If you want to spend several days in the wolf territory and experience the
wolf forest also by night, we can arrange to stay overnight. The night is
spent under the open night sky, for those who can accept the primitive way.
If you prefer a more exclusive overnight stay we can arrange also that.
Design your own excursion
Rent your own local guide at the Predator centre. With their good local
knowledge and professional wildlife know-how, the guide will show you places
you would not find by yourself. With the help of the guide you will get
a customised event with possibly exclusive experiences.
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Excursions for larger groups
All the excursions offered by the Predator centre can be arranged also for
larger groups, provided that the group can supply bus transportation.
Attend a lecture
Our wildlife biologist holds the lectures. She shows her unique slides and
talk from her experience within wildlife research in Estonia, Finland, the
USA and Sweden.
You can choose to come to us at the Predator centre – or we can come
to you! Choose one of the four subjects from our lecture menu below. We
will be happy to adapt the lectures to your wishes.
Lecture menu
The big four
– overview information on biology, behaviour, tracks, signs, population
and spreading.
Are predators dangerous to people?
– Facts and tall tales. Where do we find the predators? Do we need
to be afraid? How should we behave on predators ground?
The wolf in Värmland/Scandinavia
– Tracks and signs, population, spreading, biology and behaviour.
Administration and hunting.
Wolf locating excursion
- Overview information on the Scandinavian wolf population and an introduction
to radiolocation and wolf research.
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Make your working day into an event!
We have conference facilities for up to 55 persons, Internet connection,
video canon, and other conference equipment.
We also provide a beautiful environment to frame in and create good working atmosphere, and most of all the possibility to experience something together outside the usual!
The conference price includes admission fee to the exhibition. By all means extend this with a guided tour. This will be an appreciated break during the day.
If you have some more time at your disposal you can take the chance to get a unique experience together with your colleagues. Our field personnel takes you out into the wolf territory. You get the opportunity to take part in the field work within the wildlife research project, try the locating device, and look for tracks and signs in the forest.
Please get in touch with us so that we can discuss your needs and wishes!
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The Children’s Predator centre
Link to swedish the swedish side "Barnens Rovdjurscenter" >>>
