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Earth Day 2020: 50th Anniversary Goes Digital With a Global Conversation About Environmental Action Ohio Wildlife Center extends our care and concern for everyone in our community during this challenging time. Our main  goals are to keep our staff and animals safe while keeping our Wildlife Hospital doors open for the thousands of patients we […]... Read More

New contact-free process is in place As businesses slowly return to operations in Ohio, SCRAM! Wildlife Control continues services 7-days a week through appointments with new modifications to ensure staff and customer safety and health.  SCRAM!’s certified wildlife technicians are closely monitoring public health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic and the team is fully […]... Read More

Ohio Wildlife Center’s 2019 Annual Report is now available. Our year in review highlights our accomplishments, service to the community and lifesaving wildlife rehabilitation stories. A complete list of the 6,426 patients we treated at our Wildlife Hospital in 2019 is included. Read the report to learn more about our mission, our impact in central Ohio, our partnerships […]... Read More

Four lucky Ohio Wildlife Center supporters won the chance to help set recovered animals free in August following the first-ever Back to the Wild online raffle. Due to the restrictions of COVID-19 regarding large group gatherings, this annual event that raises funds for the Wildlife Hospital pivoted to a new format this summer.  The four […]... Read More

Broken Wing Repaired at Wildlife Hospital After three months of care and rehabilitation at Ohio Wildlife Center and Ohio Bird Sanctuary, a juvenile Bald Eagle that was rescued in Licking County was released back to the wild August 12, 2020 near its nesting site in Newark. Ohio Wildlife Center Rescue team volunteers Dave Wood and […]... Read More

New grant awarded to Ohio Wildlife Center will fund initiatives to minimize environmental impact The Columbus Foundation has awarded a grant to Ohio Wildlife Center to support initiatives across the organization to improve sustainability, reduce waste from human and animal care activity, and implement energy reduction strategies.   The project emerged from the organization’s recent self-study […]... Read More

As the holidays approach, it’s a great time to consider year-end giving to make a difference for Ohio wildlife. Donations to honor or memorialize special people or inspire philanthropy in the next generation can all be accomplished through a year-end gift. Children whose parents discuss charitable giving are 20 percent more likely to make gifts […]... Read More

The 2017 Red Tail Run event for Ohio Wildlife Center welcomed 186 runners October 1 at the Cook Road Education Center and raised $11,175 for wildlife. The 4th annual 5K Run & Walk through Shawnee Hills featured family and team groups and wrapped up with the release of a rehabilitated Red-Tailed Hawk near the Bonner […]... Read More

Ohio Wildlife Center Hospital Admits Snowy Owl Injured at Highway Ramp Update 1/18/2018: This snowy owl has been moved from our Wildlife Hospital to our Pre-Release Facility. It is flying well in a large enclosure. We will continue to monitor its progress and provide periodic updates on the status of the owl. Photos below are […]... Read More

                                  The Columbus Foundation’s October Big Give event raised $51,840 for Ohio Wildlife Center, with bonus funds from the foundation extending the impact of Center supporters. The 26-hour on-line giving rally generated funds for animal care, rescue and recovery, […]... Read More