Ash & Carrie’s
Fox Family
Swift foxes
We have big personalities in cat-sized bodies – of course, we’re quick, but we’re also intelligent, eager to learn, and happen to be pawsome artists.
Meet the Swifties
Swift foxes are charismatic with their alert, intelligent personalities and incredible physical abilities. The species earned its common name from early Western settlers impressed by its speed and agility—the swift fox has been clocked at nearly 40 mph. Considered the smallest of North America’s wild canids at just four to six pounds, the swift fox (Vulpes velox) is smaller than the average house cat.
Carrie came to us from the Oklahoma Zoo. Though we were told that Carrie was the shyest of all her sisters (each named after country singers – Carrie after Carrie Underwood), our Animal Care team has helped her come out of her shell. She now enjoys our Training and Enrichment Experiences as well as Foxy Fun Encounters.
Welcoming Ash
Ash, Carrie’s current mate, arrived at the EWC in 2024 from Hutchinson Zoo. His bold personality shone from the moment he stepped into his new home, as he made himself at home by caching some food for later, and checking out his fox neighbors, Artie and Cooper, across the way.
Together they continue to steal the hearts of guests and have become quite accomplished artists, painting as part of their enrichment exercises. Ash’s and Carrie’s big personalities will be fun for swift fox family adopters to follow, and we hope that in the future they will have kits to shower with affection.
Members Get Free Access to see Ash & Carrie 24/7 on Zoolife
More Ways to Support Ash & Carrie’s Family
During Foxy Fun Encounters, visitors have the chance to go behind the scenes with our keepers as they train and care for our fox families. In this 30-minute, one-of-a-kind experience, guests will learn about our various fox species, their behaviors in the wild, the challenges they face, and our conservation efforts – all while the foxes play at their feet.
When you symbolically adopt our Swift Fox Family, you’ll receive updates about their family and more – learn about our adoption and membership to support the important conservation and education efforts of the Endangered Wolf Center.