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Left: Mexican wolf pups, Molly and Sierra,
at the Zoo’s Regenstein Wolf Woods.
The 2.1-acre site, which opened in 2003,
promotes the smooth transition of
Mexican wolves from the Zoo into
the wild. It includes rock overlooks
and live plants native to the release areas.
Tunnels, private dens, and one-way glass
windows provide cover for the animals.
To prevent the wolves from becoming
accustomed to humans, there is practically
no human-animal contact.

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