We heard them long before we saw them – three wolves howling – a sound that is beautiful and haunting at the same time. I wondered why they were howling, but figured they must have been calling their pal, since they stopped when a fourth wolf showed up.
Winter is my favorite time to go to the zoo because:
- There aren’t any crowds.
- It makes for a really interesting walk when you see so many different animals.
- You get more opportunities to ask zoo keepers questions.
We met a keeper yesterday who is a vet technician, having started his career as a youth volunteer at the zoo. He said he finds the work so rewarding, because he loves caring for the animals, getting to know their distinct personalities, and he enjoys educating the public about these wonderful creatures.
A lot of people have been complaining about the winter this season, but an otter I saw yesterday could not have been happier – making snowballs, tossing them, running and sliding on the snow on his belly.
These ambassador animals not only teach us something about wildlife and their habitats but also about having fun.
Play Outside Now 
wonderful picture. Hopefully more will visit the zoo