mackenzie – Oct 29, 2007 12:00 AM

Interpretive Center Director, Sharee Johnson, officially entered the wolf world by starting as a handler in the Retired enclosure. When a new wolf care staff member starts, they spend many hours observing through the fences before entering the enclosure. This allows them to become familiar with the procedures, handler interactions, and wolf behavior. When Sharee entered the enclosure, Lakota was very accepting, and did a full greeting. MacKenzie was a bit more hesitant, and spent some time sniffing the areas where Sharee walked through the exhibit. It will take a few weeks before MacKenzie is relaxed around someone new.