SEATTLE — Wolves are making a return to Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo as the facility welcomes a pack of endangered Mexican gray wolves. Wolves have been absent from the zoo since October 2024, when their final gray wolf, Shila, died.

The four 6-year-old wolves arrived at the zoo Wednesday from southern California's California Wolf Center, according to the zoo. The zoo is excited to welcome the furry friends to the Pacific Northwest.

"We are thrilled to bring wolves back to the Living Northwest Trail for guests to enjoy and learn from," said Pat Owen, Woodland Park Zoo's animal care manager. "

The four brothers are still getting adjusted to their new home at the Woodland Park. The zoo has made requests of the public as the wolves get comfortable.

"The zoo is a new environment for these

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