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for the visitors than the normal wire fences. Still, no electricity or barbed wire was used. Tour guide said that this fencing system was mandated by the US government and cost about twice as much money as the normal wire fences. Also mentioned was how the fence system and the government’s regulations on socializing with Mexican Grays prohibit the employees from handling the wolves in the same way as the rest of the animals. For example – they have to be tranquilized before being taken to the veterinary office.
General Site Observations: Absolutely stunning location with varied topographical details and much love put into the project. The Center feels very residential from the entrance all the way through – the owners of the sanctuary even live on the property in a large residence behind the visitor’s center.
Veterinary Clinic Space: I was not able to see the interior but it was housed in a very small modular building – probably only about 15’x30’ and located behind the visitor’s center. There didn’t seem to be at any central location or particular distance from specific enclosures.
Enclosure: Two wolf enclosures located on the side of a hill. The two log poles at left separate the enclosures by 20’
Enclosures: Swift fox (at left) and red fox (at right) connected by the “Sky Fox Freeway”. From Visitor Center.
Enclosures: Wolves hanging out near the fence next to the pathway. Tour guide walked along fence line and fed them treats throughout the tour.