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CHECK OUT OUR WEB SITE AT http://www.wolfpark.org Wolf Park has had an eventful spring. The main pack enclosure flooded for the first time in our memory. On the 10 th of June it began to rain. More than six inches of rain fell that day, and by the next day the pond overflowed on both side of the dam for the first time we can remember. The lake went over its banks inside the wolf enclosure, and fish, which had formerly resided in the lake, were suddenly found on the trail. Staff members chased some of them across the lawn, picked them up and tossed them back into the pond; other fish just got lost downhill in the grass, and the wolves were seen eating some. North of the pond the inlet overflowed north of the bridge, and the Loop Trail was flooded. It still is. However, tornados, which also were in the area, went by far south of us, and overall we came through the weather all right. On Friday, June 18, the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago, from which we obtained our first two wolves in 1972, opened a new wolf exhibit featuring Mexican wolves. While I was still teaching at the University of Chicago, I used to come to the Brookfield Zoo with my students to observe wolves, baboons and other animals. Dr. George Rabb and his wife Mary, who did most of the wolf observations at their original wolf exhibit, and I have been friends for about 40 years. So it was an honor for us Wolf Park people to be there. After all, that is where our pack originated. Pat, Holly, Monty and I drove up and were welcomed with a breakfast. I met Dr. Strahl, the new director, and Dr. Rabb, Director Emeritus, under whose direction funds were raised for the new exhibit. The Regenstein family put up the 2.5 million dollars to create – in the words of the donor – the “Hilton” of wolf exhibits. In my opinion it is the best wolf enclosure and educational building I have ever seen. Five Mexican wolves live there. You must go there and see it if you can at all arrange it. Dr. Strahl introduced various guests, dignitaries, and donors prior to the ribbon cutting ceremony. I was allowed to say a few words. I wanted to thank Dr. Rabb for giving me Wolf Park’s first two wolves, Koko and Cassie. I presented George with a wolf pin designed by Sid Bell as a small token of appreciation for his and Mary’s support for us. Meanwhile, Erin’s four pups, Ayla, Kailani, Ruedi and Renki are ten weeks old. They are by now living in a large enclosure at East Lake. If you check our web site under “Photo of the Day” you can sometimes see photos of the pups, and follow their development. The puppy mothers, Peggy, Pam and Marla, have been doing an excellent job as foster parents. Look on our web site for the day when the pups will be re-introduced into their parents’ pack, on August 27. Wolf Park’s new, revamped seminars have been doing incredibly well. The seminar featuring Ken McCort, “Creative Cures for Problematic Canine Behaviors”, held in May, drew rave reviews, as did May’s “Wolf Intensive Weekend”. The “A More Complete View” workshop, with Suzanne Clothier, was booked full and featured a variety of interesting activities (including flooding, but we won’t be planning on any of that in next year’s seminars). There is still room in some of our later seminars, including our second “Wolf Intensive Weekend” October 22-24, if you would like a sample of our new offerings. Our new informational web site at www.wolfnews.org has worked through some minor technical difficulties and is being updated regularly. Visit it to keep up to date on wolf news from around the world. We hope you have a nice summer, and invite you to visit us as you travel on your vacations. 2 WOLF PARK Battle Ground, IN 47920 (765) 567-2265 FAX: (765) 567-4299 Wolf Park News Spring 2004 Membership benefits include: • Free admission to the Park • Wolf Park News • 10% off books from the Gift Shop • Invitation to Members Only Events • Visitation Privileges With A Wolf* *Adopt-A-Wolf Sponsorship Only Weather Permitting !" Closed Mondays Open Tuesday to Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. for Howl Night #$%&' !" Wolf Park is open every Saturday at 7:30 p.m. for Howl Night only ('&)*+ Listen to the intriguing sounds of our wolves as they communicate through their howls. After the lecture, join in a chorus howl of your own. ,'-&#++& See wolves and bison interact as wolves test bison for signs of weakness. Our healthy bison have nothing to fear from the wolves. Sunday Only: Lecture 1:00 p.m. followed by demonstration. .&& — Members Always Free — Tuesday - Saturday & Howl Night: Children 1 to 5 years - FREE Children 6 to 13 years - $3.00 14 years and older - $5.00 Sunday: Children 1 to 5 years - FREE Children 6 to 13 years - $3.00 14 years and older - $6.00 Groups of more than 20 adults are admitted at $4.00 each Tues. - Sat. & Howl Nights. On Sun., groups of more than 20 are $5.00 per person. The Institute of Ethology supports research and education: • Wolf Behavior Seminars • Internships and Practica • Year-round research opportunities
All seminars include time inside the enclosures interacting with the animals. FIVE DAY SEMINARS Five Day Wolf Behavior Seminars consist of lectures, slides, video presentations, observations and hands-on experience with wolves, and more. Great for anyone who wants an in-depth, ethologically-based look at wolves. Seminars are based on research carried out at Wolf Park since 1972. Enrollment is limited to 25. Seminar participants howl with the wolves. THREE DAY SEMINARS Wolf Intensive Weekends feature “everything you ever wanted to know about wolves”, aimed at those who want an in-depth look at wolves, and to meet a few in person. Includes overview of taxonomy, physiology, ecology, behavior, history, folklore and news on wild wolf populations. Wolves for Artists is designed for artists of all sorts who wish to use wolves as their “models”. With emphasis on wolf behavior and anatomy as relevant to artists, and with lots of opportunities for taking your own reference photographs from inside the enclosures. Taught by Wolf Park staff and professional wildlife artist Jan Martin McGuire. “Natural History of Dogs” is taught by Dr. Ray Coppinger, co-author of Dogs, and explores the origin and evolution of dogs and the nature of their unusual ongoing relationship with humans. PHOTOGRAPHY SEMINARS Photography seminars consist of a talk on photographing wolves, and 3 hours of supervised outdoor photography with photographer Monty Sloan. Participants will photograph Park wolves from inside the enclosure. The wolves are in semi-natural habitat for fantastic photo opportunities. Enrollment limited to 9 persons. Non-refundable full payment of $175 is required to hold a spot. In the event of cancellation, money may be applied to future seminars. All participants wishing to interact with the wolves must be at least 18 years old and able-bodied enough to withstand enthusiastic greeting from a 100-pound wolf. Restrictions will apply. Seminar instructor Ken McCort target training with Miska. Photo by Monty Sloan Photo by Monty Sloan FIVE DAY SEMINAR $475 each Wolf Behavior October 6-10 THREE DAY SEMINARS $295 each Wolves for Artists Sep 24-26 With Jan Martin McGuire “Natural History of Dogs” Nov 5-7 With Dr. Ray Coppinger Wolf Intensive Weekend Oct 22-24 PHOTOGRAPHY SEMINARS $175 each FALL: Sep 27; Oct 4, 18, 25; Nov 1, 29; Dec 6 KIDS SEMINARS AND DAY CAMPS $25 each Day Camp (ages 8-15) Jul 8-9 Seminar (ages 9-11) Aug 21-22 Seminar (ages 12-15) Oct 2-3 Accommodations are extra (except for kids’ seminars). Seminars fill up, so reserve your spot now! www.wolfparkstore.com Day Camps give kids a chance to see a little bit of Wolf Park while their parents are at work. Play wolf-related games, make crafts, learn to track animals in the wild, assist Park staff as they do chores, and even meet our four tame red foxes! Camp runs 9 am—5 pm on two consecutive days; campers must bring lunch and snacks, but drinks are provided. For ages 8-15. $25 covers both days of camp. Kids’ Seminars provide an introduction to wolves in a fun and exciting atmosphere, including an overnight stay at Wolf Park! Curriculum varies between seminars, but all participants will learn about wolf behavior and how humans and animals see the world, see the bison up close from the Wolf Park truck, and even meet our four tame red foxes! $25 covers everything, including drinks, meals and a cookout (weather permitting). Camp runs from 3 pm on Saturday to 3 pm on Sunday. Participants need to bring their own supplies for an overnight stay. Long pants required for animal interaction. Restrictions may apply. !"# Read current news, browse journal abstracts, check out book reviews, and learn about wolf behavior and more at www.wolfnews.org Wolf Park News Spring 2004 3 E-mail us at w olfpark@w olfpark.org
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