As you stated in your review, it appears that actually locating a wolf amidst dense foliage might be a tall task...although when they did come into view this could become a spectacular exhibit. Are all three of the wolf enclosures similar in size and scope? This is in stark contrast to the open, yet still natural-looking Red Wolf exhibits at Point Defiance Zoo.
@snowleopard there was a bit of controversy regarding the Zoo's use of Knowland Park, especially for exhibits. I imagine what the Zoo did as a compromise for advocates of Knowland Park's ecosystem is to... leave some of the land slated for exhibits be by simply fencing them off. Not only does this educate visitors about the natural ecosystem, it also preserves rare native plants. I wish they tried a Chapparal ecosystem with jackrabbits and California quail, but practically every ecosystem has been covered at least once by other zoos. For instance, Santa Barbara did a California chapparal exhibit with channel island foxes and California condors, San Diego has the much reviled (at least on Zoochat) Elephant Odyssey (which is essentially a "rewilding" concept done wrong in some respects and right in others IMO) Monterey Bay showcases the native sea life, LA is looking to showcase Northern/Southern California with bighorn sheep and peninsular pronghorns, Sequoia Park Zoo showcases the wetlands of California with its Watershed Heroes exhibit, etc.
There is one exhibit at eye level on the upper slope of the boardwalk, same side as current condor and jaguar exhibits (though those will have secondary exhibits built later downslope). There are two exhibits on the downslope side, one of which is this. The one on top is slightly smaller and has better viewing. It would be the ideal place to see the wolves and I hope they put them there most of the time, especially since there are only two wolves! One is from California Wolf Center and one is from I think a buffalo ranch in Montana?
