The Zoo’s young gray wolf pack spends their days playing and exploring every nook and cranny of their habitat. At just over a year old, the group still has puppy-like levels of energy. And like domestic dogs, their silly antics can sometimes get them into trouble.
In January 2026, zookeepers noticed that wolf Fenrir had suddenly developed a significant limp on his left hind leg. Concerned, the Zoo’s medical staff stepped in to give him a full examination.
To their surprise, x-ray imaging revealed a roughly 10-centimeter-long stick lodged deep into the skin between two of the toes on his left hind paw! The stick had created a long wound.
A red circle shows where a long stick was revealed on Fenrir’s radiograph.
Once the stick was removed, the wound was flushed and treated and Fenrir was sent on his way with medication to control pain and antibiotics to help prevent infection. Just two weeks later, the young wolf was back to running, jumping, and playing with his packmates.
This story shows how the Zoo’s expert animal care and veterinary teams combine physical examination with diagnostic imaging and hands-on treatment to find and address the cause of an animal’s injury. This type of comprehensive care would not be possible without the support of donors like you. Thank you!