shadow – Jan 5, 2004 12:00 AM

1-5-04 "In an effort to increase the tolerance of the arctic wolves toward strangers (in preparation for the increase number of people in the wolf yard for the nanny program next summer), Curator Lori Schmidt has been conducting special Behind the Scenes visits. The retired wolves seem very willing to see the groups, with the exception of MacKenzie who is a bit skittish, probably due to her restricted vision. The arctics tend to me much shyer toward strangers. Their response varies from tucked tail and intimidation at the fence, to an all out bolt up to the upper enclosure. They seem better when Curator Lori Schmidt is in the pen or near them, but they still show anxiety. Shadow has taken to bark howling in defense or warning toward the groups. Dr. Les Lynn and his students from New Jersey visited the Center and took a Behind the Scenes tour. Shadow bark howled when the group was outside, but had a good greeting with Lori after the group went back inside.