You may have noticed several works-in-progress taking place at CNC over the past few months. At last, the big white “curtain” has finally been removed in the Visitor Center to unveil a new exhibit devoted to the Red Wolf! This interactive addition includes the following features:

1. Red Wolf Den – created by Duane Rousseau, a replica that kids (& kids-at-heart) can explore!
2. Life-Size Carvings – created by Bud Ellis, including two realistic Red Wolves & an Eagle
3. Informational Signage – with facts about the Red Wolf, as well as the American Bald Eagle, another of the food chain’s top predators
4. Historical Timeline – outlining the chronology of important Red Wolf events
5. Shadow Box Tracing Table – a creative hands-on activity station for kids
6. Photos – displaying CNC’s resident Red Wolves, including RW pup pictures
7. Artifacts – including a Red Wolf pelt, skull, foot print cast, and radio collar
8. TV Monitor – presenting a short DVD on the RW Species Survival Plan

Also, you can enhance the learning and memories from this exhibit by picking up the following NEW items in our gift shop:

The Children’s Book: The Red Wolf: Help Save This Endangered Species! This book, by Alison Ibriaco, contains tons of great info and features CNC!

Plush Red Wolves: These super-soft and cuddly stuffed toys come in two adorable poses!

CNC is always looking for innovative ways to enhance our visitors’ experience of, and appreciation for, the natural world. So stop in soon to check out this fun and educational new exhibit at CNC’s visitor center!