Get ready for Wolf Day in Anchorage

Zookeeper Tim Lescher pets Ruby, a gray wolf, during a wolf walk at the Alaska Zoo. (Photo: Zachariah Hughes, Alaska Public Media – Anchorage)On Saturday the Alaska Zoo is celebrating Wolf Day. It’s a chance for patrons to spend a few hours learning more about one of Alaska’s most iconic creatures, and even get up close to a few.
Though there will be a number of fun contests and games, the event fits into the zoo’s broader strategy for connecting Alaskans with wildli