🌍 Animal Awareness Day

International Fox Day

Celebrated on Friday, September 17, 2027

We're celebrating International Fox Day at 3 Palms Zoo & Education Center in Townsend, Delaware — and these are the rescues in the spotlight. Come meet them in person and learn why they matter.

About International Fox Day

International Fox Day is a day for learning about — and appreciating — the animals behind it. Here at 3 Palms, the spotlight falls on Gray Fox, Red Fox, Silver Fox, Leucistic Fox, rescues who call the zoo home. It is a chance to hear their stories and see the everyday care that rescue takes.

Gray Fox

Tree Climbers: The only American canid capable of climbing trees, using their semi-retractable claws to escape predators or reach food. Ancient Lineage: They are evolutionarily distinct from the…

Meet Gray Fox →

Red Fox

Magnetic Sense: Researchers believe Red Foxes can see the Earth’s magnetic field as a “shadow” in their vision, helping them pounce on prey. Agility: They can jump over…

Meet Red Fox →

Silver Fox

Silver foxes are actually born black; the distinctive silver “frosting” only appears as their guard hairs grow in. The “Domestic Silver Fox” is a result of a specific…

Meet Silver Fox →

Leucistic Fox

Not Albino: Leucism is a partial loss of pigmentation. Unlike albinos, they have normal colored eyes and sensitive vision. Genetic Morph: This is a naturally occurring color variation…

Meet Leucistic Fox →

Plan Your Visit

Admission is just $6.00 and directly supports the daily care of every rescue here.

Fall Hours | Open Daily: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (weather permitting)

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