Kevin P. Clinton Wildlife Center at Penitentiary Glen Reservation

08/26/2026

A successful release doesn't always happen on cue. 🦊

This summer, two orphaned fox kits spent the season learning from an adult female fox at the Kevin P. Clinton Wildlife Center. After a slow and careful introduction process, she took on the role of surrogate mother to the young foxes, helping them build the skills needed to survive on their own.

When release day arrived, each fox had a different plan—one immediately bounded into the woods while the other seemed less interested in making a public appearance, choosing to remain in the carrier until the audience had cleared.

Moments like these are a perfect reminder that wildlife rehabilitation is all about helping animals remain wild! Through expert care and limited human interaction, the kits learn natural behaviors from their own kind, sometimes doing exactly what a wild fox should do: keeping its distance from people.

The result isn't always a picture-perfect release, but it is a good sign they're ready for life back in the wild.

📸: Earl Linaburg

08/10/2026

NOTICE: Power is back on at Penitentiary Glen Reservation. Thank you for your patience.

08/10/2026

NOTICE: Penitentiary Glen Reservation is currently experiencing a power outage. Phones at the Nature Center and Kevin P. Clinton Wildlife Center are down. Please check back for updates.

08/08/2026

We're caring for some hungry patients these days, and our freezer could use a boost! ❄️

The Kevin P. Clinton Wildlife Center is currently caring for several growing fox kits that will soon be ready for release, along with a very special new arrival: a young bobcat kitten. We'll be sharing more about this little one in the coming weeks, plus we're looking forward to celebrating the fox kits' release soon, too!

In the meantime, we're actively looking for donations of 🦌 venison, 🐟 fish and 🐇 wild game to provide wholesome meals for the animals in our care this season. As our freezer runs low, your support helps ensure every resident gets the nutrition they need.

Guidelines:
• Any game, except birds
• Less than one year old
• Broken down (no full carcasses), but deer legs are welcome
• Fresh or frozen

Interested in donating? Please call 440-256-1404 (option 2) or email [email protected] to arrange donation drop-off.

06/25/2026

Lake Metroparks’ Kevin P. Clinton Wildlife Center is rehabilitating three fox kits this summer, and members of the public can watch the young foxes on an online camera or donate to help feed them. The three kits came to the wildlife c…

05/30/2026

A new little fox has arrived at the Kevin P. Clinton Wildlife Center! 🦊

This young kit is spending time with an adult female fox who has taken on the role of surrogate, helping teach the skills they’ll need to thrive in the wild one day. From play to problem-solving, it’s all part of growing up fox. 💪

As the season continues, other orphaned kits may join them, each spending time learning, growing and preparing for life back on their own. To give them the best chance at returning to the wild, they are kept off public display, but you can see all the action courtesy of our wildlife cam. 👀

Watch the livestream here:

The Kevin P. Clinton Wildlife Center is home to an adult female fox who serves as a surrogate mother to young wild foxes receiving care at the facility. She has helped raise other young kits that were successfully released back to the wild. It is never a guarantee that unrelated kits will be accepte...

05/15/2026

As warm weather and sunshine return, backyard cleanups are calling — but don’t forget the wild neighbors who call these spaces home! Here’s how you can keep your yard wildlife-friendly this season:

🌱 Pause before pruning: check for nests before trimming trees or brush. If possible, wait until after nesting season.

🐾 Keep pets under control: outdoor cats and dogs can harm birds, mammals and reptiles.

🛠️ Seal it up: cap chimneys, vents and window wells to prevent wildlife from nesting in unwanted places.

👀 Respect their space: teach kids to observe (not chase) wildlife.

🚗 Drive with care: watch for animals on roadsides, especially at dawn and dusk.

🍼 Leave baby animals alone: they may look vulnerable, but a parent is often nearby.

Let’s give wildlife a safe space to thrive in our backyards. If you find an injured or distressed animal, call our Wildlife Hotline at 440-256-1404 (option 2) for guidance.

📸: Moe Whitehouse