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Thank you to all of our guests at WildNite for Wildlife on Saturday, August 12! It was a thrill to have your help in releasing more than 20 orphaned ducklings who grew strong at the Center and were ready to return to the wild.... Read More

Ohio Wildlife Center’s Board of Trustees has selected Lolita Haverlock as the new Executive Director of the Center after a nationwide search conducted by the Benefactor Group.   “We have recruited a passionate, energetic leader who will be able to guide the Ohio Wildlife Center to new levels of success,” noted board chair Valerie Swiatek.  […]... Read More

Ohio Wildlife Center announces that after seven years as executive director, Dusty Lombardi has retired from her role in leading the state’s largest wildlife rehabilitation nonprofit organization.  Valerie Swiatek, chair of the Center’s board of trustees, stated, “We extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Dusty for her leadership.  She accepted the position at a […]... Read More

Blog post by Rebecca Rose, Conservation Liaison Extirpated from Ohio by the Mid-1800s, Bobcats are Coming Home Our biologically rich planet is home to 38 species of wild cats—from the rusty spotted cat that would fit in the palm of your hand, to the Siberian tiger weighing in at more than 600 pounds and ten […]... Read More

Ideas for Year End Giving As December winds to a close, there is still time to make a gift to Ohio Wildlife Center to honor or remember a special person and realize special tax benefits.   The CARES Act, passed in response to the coronavirus pandemic this year, allows taxpayers who don’t itemize charitable deductions […]... Read More

It’s been nearly three decades since Drina Gentry and her spouse Rick Brittain first met the late Dr. Don Burton. They were new to Columbus and their beloved dachshund Rex needed emergency medical care for a spine issue. In characteristic fashion, Dr. Burton kept his veterinary office open late that day to meet them and […]... Read More

She was Found in a Field with a Broken Wing It started out as a typical March day for Audrey and Harvey Glick as they checked on beehives they had recently placed at the Sewee Preserve near Charleston, South Carolina. As new permanent residents in the area, they were becoming more familiar with the 400 […]... Read More

Tiny mammals pack a huge ecological punch Rebecca Rose, Conservation Liaison for Ohio Wildlife Center, explores a key omnivore and its role in healthy forests Of all the mammals on the planet, rodents are undoubtedly the most significant single group. With more than 2,277 species, they make up an astounding 35 percent of the Earth’s […]... Read More

After just one meeting with Ohio Wildlife Center’s founder Dr. Don Burton in 2011, Jeff Walker knew that this was an organization with a crucial mission unlike any other in the community. “I had lunch with Dr. Burton and his passion for Ohio Wildlife Center was palpable,” Walker recalled. “This, coupled with my interest in […]... Read More

Considering ways to end the year and support your passion for wildlife? December is a great time to make a gift to Ohio Wildlife Center to honor or remember a special person and create a legacy.  There is still time to help wildlife for years to come.  When you give, they return to the wild. […]... Read More