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Sinks Canyon State Park is located in west central Wyoming just south of Lander. The park is situated in the Wind River Mountains on the middle fork of the Popo Agie River. The site is named after distinct geologic phenomena in which the Popo Agie river disappears into a limestone cavern and reappears a quarter mile down canyon in a placid pool filled with 8 - 12 lb. rainbow trout. The site has a variety of natural habitats which creates diversity of flora and fauna. The canyon provides a variety of recreational opportunities including nature studies, photography, camping, fishing, hiking, world class rock climbing and access to miles of mountain bike trails.

Wyoming State Parks Welcomes Domestic Ferrets to Help Tell the Story of Black-Footed Ferret Conservation

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September 26, 2024

Wyoming State Parks is excited to announce the addition of two domestic ferrets to Sinks Canyon State Park. 

These five-month-old ferrets come from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Black-Footed Ferret Breeding Facility in Carr, Colorado, where they were part of the breeding and cloning efforts to help save one of North America’s most endangered species.

Black-footed ferrets, once considered extinct, were rediscovered in Meeteetse, Wyoming, on this day in 1981, sparking decades of intensive recovery efforts.

Wyoming State Parks will use these domestic ferrets to share the inspiring conservation story of their endangered cousins, providing visitors with a close-up experience and a unique educational opportunity.

According to Interpretive Ranger Angelina Stancampiano,  "We have seen how live animals connect visitors to the stories of wildlife; observing the huge canines of ferrets and watching them slink around makes ‘endangered’ feel very real and close-to-home."

"Working with Kimberly Fraser and the USFWS Black-Footed Ferret Conservation Center staff has been amazing,” said Shoshone District Manager Kyle Bernis. “They have been great partners who support our efforts to educate and interpret the black-footed ferret story, which is a great success story for conservation efforts."

The ferrets have been named Shep, for the dog who brought the black-footed ferret to its owners, and Hogg, for the family whose ranch was home to the ferrets.

The ferrets will be in residence at the Sinks Canyon State Park Visitor Center in the summers and will also make special public appearances during park programming. This is a wonderful chance for park visitors to learn about the black-footed ferret's incredible journey from the brink of extinction and the ongoing efforts to preserve this iconic species.

For updates on ferret appearances and other programming events, follow Sinks Canyon State Park and the Shoshone District of Wyoming State Parks on Facebook and Instagram. 

 

About Mark Warren:

Warren, a former Georgia Author of the Year recipient, has written numerous books on the West and historical characters, such as Wyatt Earp. He lectures on Native American history and survival skills, as well as Western Frontier History presenting at museums and cultural centers around the country. 

 

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Attention:

POPO AGIE CAMPGROUND SUSPENSION BRIDGE CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE 
Trails can be accessed via the
Sinks Canyon Campground,
Bruce's Parking Lot, and the
North Slope Trail. 

 

Please Note: Water is shut off in our campgrounds from October 24th, 2024 to mid-May 2025. 

Campsites are all first-come first serve, Oct 1st - April 30th.  Campsite availability is weather dependent. 

Yurts are on the reservation system and availalbe year round. 
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Hours
 
  • Facilities are open to the public from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. year-round. After 10pm, all campground visitors must be staying at the campground.
  • The Visitor Center is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 22 through September 4.

 

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307-332-6333 Headquarters

307-332-3077 Visitor Center (June-August) 

 
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 Sinks Canyon State Park
 3079 Sinks Canyon Rd
 Lander, WY 82520

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