Forget the lions and tigers for a moment. The most unexpected roars of excitement at the Oakwood Nature Zoo this weekend came from a tail-wagging, leash-pulling source: family dogs.
As for the domestic dogs? They leave with a bandana, a certificate, and the kind of exhausted, tongue-lolling grin only a good, hard job can provide. Zoo Delight Dog Power
“My husky, Thor, pulled like a sled dog for 45 minutes straight,” beamed owner Marcus Vale. “He slept for ten hours afterward. That’s the ‘delight’—a tired dog is a happy dog.” But where does the “power” come in? The zoo has partnered with a local renewable energy startup. The dog trail is embedded with piezoelectric tiles that convert the impact of running paws into stored electricity. Forget the lions and tigers for a moment
Small Dog Sprint (under 20 lbs) – Saturday, May 18th. Leashes and proof of rabies vaccination required. They leave with a bandana, a certificate, and