Red Foxes at the Zoo

Marian (Female)

Piper – came to us as a kit/pup in 2023 from another rehabilitation facility.
Winona – rescued in 2023.
Cleo – (white-phased) rescued in 2023.

Red foxes were not considered indigenous to North America and could not be released back into the wild at the time. There may be an indigenous population that has been found in the Sierra Nevada range recently, but more research needs to be done in order to be sure.

Description

(Vulpes vulpes)  Red foxes come in many different color phases, anywhere from a light yellow to a black phase. They remain this color all their lives.  All red foxes have a white tip on their tail. 

What do Red Foxes eat?

They are omnivores and will eat just about anything.

How long do Red foxes live?

In captivity they live about 10-12 years.

How many babies do they have?

They can have anywhere from 1 to 12 kits at a time.

Where are they found? 

Red Foxes are found throughout most of Europe, Asia and North America.

Interesting facts:

• Red foxes come in many different color phases, anywhere from a light yellow to a black phase. They remain this color all their lives.
• All red foxes have a white tip on their tail.
• They have the widest distribution of any of the canids and can be found in a wide range of habitats.