The red wolves housed at Chattanooga Arboretum and Nature Center at Reflection Riding are on loan from the US Fish and Wildlife Services as a part of the federal species survival plan (SSP) for the red wolves.
The red wolf is a critically endangered mammal and efforts are being made to restore this species to its original habitat. We have three enclosures which house the wolves, one is off exhibit and designated for breeding, the other two usually contain two to three wolves for public viewing; occasionally a breeding pair may be placed on exhibit as well per the SSP recommendations.
Our red wolf ambassadors enjoy high quality dog chow and a variety of meat supplements. They can sometimes be found with a deer or beaver carcass, donated by legal sources.
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