Currently one of the best places to chance viewing a wild island fox is the Scorpion Ranch area on our east Santa Cruz island excursions. With the cooler days of fall the foxes may be more active in the day time. Campers are almost certain of seeing foxes scamper about the Scorpion Ranch area at dusk and dawn.

Exciting and Important
With an increase in the wild fox population visitors are now having more encounters with these small, often friendly animals. Though it can be tempting to offer these animals food, it is against the park regulations to feed any wild animal in the park. Please help the foxes continue on the road to recovery by enjoying their presence, but not attempting to feed or pet them.

Campers visiting the Scorpion area on East Santa Cruz Island are very likely to see foxes in the vicinity of the campground, as there is a family that has a territory nearby and 3 new pups were born into this group this spring. Please make a special effort to contain all of your food and trash as these clever animals will seek out an easy meal. It is best not to leave food unattended on your picnic tables, and do not leave small items that might have sent of food out on your tables at night. It is important for the wellbeing of these endangered animals that the remain wild, and that they do not become dependent on campground scraps. You can also help out by bagging food scraps in your trash before rinsing dishes. Visitors are fortunate to see these animals and can continue to play a role in there comeback from the brink of extinction.

For more information on how you can help save the island fox, visit the friends of the island fox website.