Lake Metroparks Wildlife Center Animal Ambassadors

Lake Metroparks Animal Ambassadors represent a variety of native species of Ohio Wildlife. These residents are under the permanent care of the Wildlife Center staff because their injuries prohibited independent survival.

Short-earred owl Savanna wing injury	Red-tailed hawk Oliver wing injury

Barred owl Hunter eye injury	Turkey vulture Ms. V & Buzz imprinted
The wild animals that successfully recuperate at the Wildlife Center are released back to their natural world. Those that have injuries prohibiting independent survival remain as part of our "Education Staff". Hawks, owls, falcons and vultures have become a vital part of Lake Metroparks environmental education programs. These animals act as "ambassadors" for their species allowing us to learn about them. Click here to learn how you can adopt an animal
Broad-winged hawk Manuel wing injury	Eastern screech owl Marble eye injury

Red-shouldered hawk Lakota wing/eye injury	Merlin Phantom wing injury
Injured, orphaned or sick wild animals need humane and intense care for recovery and release. Medical treatment, food and shelter can be costly. Your donation can help defray these costs and help us help these animals. Click here to learn how you can help.
Rough-legged hawk Tundra wing injury	Woodchuck Dilbert imprinted

Great blue heron Artie blind	Red fox Kura imprinted

American crow Mischief imprinted	Eastern box turtle Adam imprinted

Long-tailed weasel Musky head trauma	Black rat snake Coil imprinted

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Adoption levels

Although your adopted animal will stay at the Wildlife Center, you may visit any time during open hours 9 am - 5 pm everyday except Christmas and New Year's Day. Please come and visit us.