mackenzie – Jan 30, 2005 12:00 AM

There was some concern a few weeks ago that MacKenzie was seeming more stressed than ususal. We attempt to keep the Retired enclosure free from group traffic to give them the rest they need as they age. A crew laying out a new powerline was working back behind the enclosures and seemed to cause MacKenzie a bit of anxiety. Staff watched her pace a bit more than usual. This is a concern for older wolves that they may begin to have adaptability issues as their senses deteriorate. Fortunately, MacKenzie returned to her usual dominant female self after the crew left. On Friday's, MacKenzie always gets her own food delivered from the curator before the other wolves are fed. It's our way of showing respect for her status, she's come to expect it and seems to enjoy it.