Troy Fair offers show about wolves

BY ERIC HRIN (Staff Writer)

Published: July 23, 2014

Review Photo/ERIC HRIN At the "Wolves of the World" Show at the Troy Fair, Sadie Cali shows one of the wolves in the show, Lakota.

TROY - The "Wolves of the World" show at the Troy Fair this year is designed to do more than entertain.
It's meant to make you think - not only about wolves, but also about the fate of wild places. The wolves come from different rescue situations, according to Sadie Cali, who puts on the show. And while the Eastern Timber Wolves are the main draw, Cali said the show has an important message.

The message is that wild animals, including wolves, are in trouble because of overpopulation of mankind and development taking up their habitat. "We hope that people go away with thoughts in their minds of positive ways to preserve the wild for their children and grandchildren," she said.
Cali is concerned that if mankind continues on its current path, there will be no wild places left in the future. On one part of the show trailer, a message is painted, furthering the concept of respect for the environment and the creatures that live there: "We share the Planet Earth with all forms of life. It's our responsibility to care for animals and their environment."

At a show Tuesday evening, Cali told the audience, "Our responsibility is to care for the environment we share." The wolves come from the Trinity Heritage Ranch of Lynchburg, S.C. One of the wolves, Lakota, was rescued after Hurricane Katrina destroyed the wolf's sanctuary in Louisiana. It was recaptured after the hurricane.

Cali brought out Lakota Tuesday evening. Some year-old wolf cubs, including one with black fur, are available for viewing after the show in what is described as a "looking-glass walk through." Cali said Lakota isn't trained, but is encouraged to show a wolf's natural abilities, like jumping and climbing. Lakota displayed her jumping abilities Tuesday night, leaping for a piece of red meat. Speaking to the audience, Cali provided some information about wolves, noting they are "tremendous" hunters, have a long nose, and shed constantly. She said wolves live on every continent, except Antarctica. She explained that they don't make good pets. In addition, Cali noted that they consume a lot of meat per day - 40 pounds of raw chicken and 15 pounds of red meat.

Located in the Lower Meadow, the show is offered free daily at noon, 2 p.m., and 7 p.m.

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