06:06 PM Mountain Standard Time on Thursday, March 17, 2005

By 3TV and azfamily.com staff

A female trainer was attacked Thursday by two wolves at the Out of Africa Wildlife Park in Camp Verde.

Park officials say the wolves have been with them for more than seven years and have never shown any aggression. But the animals turned vicious on their trainer, causing serious injuries to her arms and legs.

According to Native Air spokesman Mike Todd, the woman was flown by Native Air to John C. Lincoln's North Mountain Hospital in Phoenix with critical, life-threatening injuries. Although she suffered substantial blood loss, the woman is reportedly in stable condition.

The trainer has only been identified by park officials as "Heather." Park officials say they are investigating the attack.

The park is located at 4020 N. Cherry Road in Camp Verde. The park claims to give visitors an up close and personal experience with the animals.