点评:I'm a little late in writing this review, but I wanted to make sure I shared our experience because our visit was so amazing. We originally had a group of eight, but four people had to cancel at the last minute. That didn't keep our family from going, though!
We started in the visitor area with our guide, Judy, who spent about 20 minutes giving us an introduction to the sanctuary. She covered the types of animals living there, the care they receive, and the key differences between wolves, wolfdogs, and dogs. It was a truly eye-opening experience. Judy was so knowledgeable, engaging, and funny, and her passion was completely infectious. She has been volunteering at the sanctuary for over 16 years, and it is obvious how deeply she and the rest of the staff care for these animals.
As we walked through the sanctuary, she introduced us to each animal, sharing their backstories and unique personalities. She generously answered all our questions and was wonderfully patient when a child in another group kept interrupting with questions and stories of her own. Judy went out of her way to ensure everyone stayed engaged and had plenty of time to enjoy each resident.
We learned so much about what goes into maintaining a facility like this. I had no idea how much time, effort, and financial support it takes to care for exotic animals!
At the end of the tour, we stopped by the gift shop, which was a great way to support the sanctuary and pick up a few souvenirs. The kids all chose stuffed animals, and my husband and I bought shirts.
If you plan to visit, keep in mind that reservations are required. I would strongly recommend trying to book a tour with Judy—I believe she is there on Saturdays. Some friends of ours visited recently with a different guide, and after comparing notes, their experience didn't quite match the exceptional tour we had with Judy. While I am sure all the guides are wonderful, why not request the best?
翻译:虽然我写这篇评论有点迟了,但我觉得还是有必要分享一下我们的体验,因为这次参观真的太棒了。我们原本有八个人同行,但最后有四个人临时有事无法前来。不过这并没有阻止我们全家出发!
我们首先在导游朱迪的带领下来到参观区。她花了大约20分钟的时间向我们介绍这个保护区的情况。她讲解了这里生活的各种动物、它们所受到的照料方式,以及狼与其他动物之间的主要区别。狼犬和普通狗狗。这真是一次令人大开眼界的体验。朱迪知识渊博、风趣幽默且极具亲和力,她的热情也深深地感染了我们。她在这家保护中心做志愿者已有16年多,从她以及其他工作人员的言行中,我们能明显感受到他们对这些动物的深切关爱。
我们漫步在保护区内时,她向我们介绍了每一只动物,讲述了它们的过往经历以及各自独特的性格特点。她热情地回答了我们所有的问题;当另一个小组里的一个孩子不断插嘴提问或讲述自己的故事时,她也始终保持着极大的耐心。朱迪还特意确保每个人都能积极参与其中,并有充足的时间去欣赏每一只动物。
我们从中了解到维护这样一个动物园需要付出多少努力。我以前完全不知道照顾这些珍稀动物需要投入多少时间、精力以及资金支持!
参观结束时,我们顺道去了礼品店。这是个支持保护区又能买到些纪念品的好办法。孩子们都挑选了毛绒玩具,我和丈夫则买了T恤。
如果您计划前往参观,请记住必须提前预约。我强烈建议尝试预约朱迪带领的游览——我记得她每周六都在那里。我们的几位朋友最近在另一位导游的带领下参观过,交流体验后我们发现,他们的经历远不及我们跟随朱迪时所获得的卓越体验。虽然我确信所有的向导都很出色,但为何不挑选最优秀的那一个呢?