gray FOXES
Also known as "tree foxes", gray fox spend a huge chunk of their lives in the tree canopy where they hunt small birds, squirrel, chipmunk, and insects. Insects, fruit such as apples and berries are also part of their varied diet. Besides their incredible agility and jumping techniques, gray fox have the ability to rotate their wrists, thus allowing them the skill of climbing tree trunks!
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Arctic Foxes
Our pure, Arctic foxes have shorts ears and legs, and a short, flatter face than red foxes.
Currently, our Arctic Foxes include Snowflake, Avalanche, and Aurora Borealis.
The foxes receive a menu of fish (trout), some venison, raw chicken legs, eggs, mice, and an occasional red squirrel or rabbit. Their enclosures are large and are set up with many agility challenges and a pond; Avalanche & Aurora's enclosure also has blackberry bushes which provide another source of snacks during the warmer months. During the heat of summer, staff prepare special "foxicles" made of frozen water encased with treats such as various berries or fish parts. As the ice melts and the foxes gnaw, the yummy treats are revealed as a reward! Sometimes the foxes simply curl around the large chuck of ice to stay cool.
Currently, our Arctic Foxes include Snowflake, Avalanche, and Aurora Borealis.
The foxes receive a menu of fish (trout), some venison, raw chicken legs, eggs, mice, and an occasional red squirrel or rabbit. Their enclosures are large and are set up with many agility challenges and a pond; Avalanche & Aurora's enclosure also has blackberry bushes which provide another source of snacks during the warmer months. During the heat of summer, staff prepare special "foxicles" made of frozen water encased with treats such as various berries or fish parts. As the ice melts and the foxes gnaw, the yummy treats are revealed as a reward! Sometimes the foxes simply curl around the large chuck of ice to stay cool.
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In memory of those who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge.....
Yukon Cornelius 6/15/09 - 12/23/20 and Yana 6/15/09 - 8/7/20
