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Northwest Trek praised, accredited for another five years Courtesy Northwest Trek Wildlife Park media Northwest Trek Wildlife Park earned kudos and another five years’ of accreditation from the Association of Zoos & Aquariums in September. The Eatonville wildlife park, a facility of Metro Parks Tacoma, has been continuously accredited by the prestigious organization since it first applied for recognition in 1985. “We know that Northwest Trek is well-regarded by guests, who return again and again,” said Andrea Smith, president of the Metro Parks Tacoma Board of Commissioners. “Our community can take great pride in knowing that our wildlife park is among the best in the country and a national leader in animal care, education and wildlife conservation.” Accreditation by the association means the wildlife park has passed intensive inspection in every aspect of its operations, from animal care and education to conservation and guest experiences. “Our rigorous standards are backed by science, constantly evolving, and rooted in animal well-being, which assures the public the animals at AZA-accredited facilities are receiving the best care possible,” said Dan Ashe, president and CEO of AZA. The AZA inspection team that visited Northwest Trek in June called out several “Points of Particular Achievement” in its report. These included: • Animal care and well-being are top priorities, as demonstrated by the comprehensive animal assessments and strong veterinary program. “All animals appear well cared-for by a devoted staff,” the inspectors said. • Wild Drive has increased access opportunities and allowed guests to experience the Free-Roaming Area from their own vehicles, the inspectors noted. • Eagle Passage, an award-winning habitat for rescued bald eagles, is a “well-designed experience” and encourages guests to
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Photos by Katie Cotterill ABOVE: The Northwest Trek Wildlife Park Wild Drive is a popular feature. The wildlife park in Eatonville was accredited for another five years from the Association of Zoos & Aquariums in September. RIGHT: Northwest Trek Wildlife Park veterinarian Dr. Allison Case and vet tech Tracy Cramer perform an exam on one of the animals at the park. The Association of Zoos & Aquariums noted the park’s animals were well cared-for during the recent accreditation review for the park.
Sports Shorts Oct. 17 through Oct. 23
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Compiled by contributing writer Skip Smith
Girls soccer Oct. 18: Lost 2-1 to Montesano. Ryan Stammen scored the Cruiser goal with an assist from Hailey Courson. Oct. 21: Defeated Hoquiam via forfeit, due to Hoquiam not having enough players. Volleyball Oct. 18: Lost 3-0 to Montesano. Oct. 20: Lost 3-0 to Hoquiam. Boys tennis
Oct. 18: Defeated East Jefferson, 3-2. No.1 Brody Thirtyacre/Justin Hietpas won 6-0, 6-0. No. 2 Austen Quirie/ Carl Lucas won 3-6, 6-3, 10-4. No. 3 doubles won in a forfeit. Oct. 21: Defeated Annie Wright, 3-2. No. 1 doubles Justin Hietpas/Brody Thirtyacre won 3-6, 7-6, 10-7. No. 2 doubles AJ Lightfoot/ Jaiden Sobczyk won 2-6, 6-4, 10-8. No. 3 doubles Austen Quirie/Carl Lucas won 6-2, 6-2.
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