Month: September 2019

The first weekend of September was a milestone for Ohio Wildlife Center as it released two recovered Bald Eagles at two sites south of Columbus. Both eagles were treated at the Wildlife Hospital and completed their recovery at the Center’s Pre-Release Facility.    After two months of care and rehabilitation at Ohio Wildlife Center, a Bald […]... Read More

The American black bear is the world’s most common bear species. But in Ohio, they’re endangered.  Black bears are strong distance swimmers, fast runners (35 mph) and with their short, sharp claws, expert tree climbers. While they were once abundant in our state, their  skills were no match for unregulated hunting and trapping. With the […]... Read More

A typical family hike for Brad Imhoff at Sanchion Lewis Park in Granville became a raptor rescue in April when he found an injured great horned owl on a trail.  After a successful rehabilitation at the Wildlife Hospital, the owl had its happy ending when it was released back to its habitat in July.  Imhoff, […]... Read More

After four adventurous years together, Percy and Lenore, Ohio Wildlife Center’s crow ambassadors, have gained a new partner to help them greet visitors to the Education Center. Their time as a duo has evolved, so this bright “murder” of crows has three-times the spark and energy to teach the public about the unique bonds formed […]... Read More

The sharp eyes and compassionate hearts of an Upper Arlington couple saved a Red-tailed Hawk this summer with some assistance from veteran wildlife rescuer Dave Wood.  Wood, who volunteers with the Wildlife Center’s real-time rescue team, was on the scene shortly after being notified the distressed raptor was grounded in the backyard of Linda and […]... Read More