Graduated Loveland High School 1970

The Ohio State University B.S. 1975

The Ohio State University M.S. 1979

The Ohio State University D.V.M. 1980

Thirty years ago, Dr. Donald Burton founded the Ohio Wildlife Center to foster awareness and appreciation of Ohio’s native wildlife through rehabilitation, education and wildlife health services. Today it is recognized as one of the largest wildlife rehabilitation facilities in the country. As Jack Hanna, Director Emeritus, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium says, ”Don’s passion for animals and strong leadership has propelled the Ohio Wildlife Center to the wonderful animal organization that it is today”. “His work on the Columbus Zoo’s Board of Trustees and the Ohio Wildlife Center are unparalleled.”

• Founder, Executive Director, Chief Veterinarian Ohio Wildlife Center 1984

• Owner Animal Care Unlimited Inc. 1986

• The Columbus Dispatch Award for Outstanding Community Service 1990

• Jefferson Award Central Ohio for Community Service 1991

• Columbus and Central Ohio’s Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year Award 1994

• Adjunct Associate Professor The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine 1996

• The Ohio State University Alumni Assoc. Citizenship Award for Outstanding Service to the Community 2006

• Twenty Year Consultant and Guest Lecturer of the Humane Society of the United States

• Thirty Year Member of the Columbus Zoological Park Association Board of Trustees

• Trustee Emeritus Columbus Zoological Park and Association Board of Trustees 2014

• Eagle Habitat in the North American Region of the Columbus Zoological Park and

• Aquarium Dedicated to Dr. Burton in Honor of His Lifelong Dedication to Native Wildlife and Conservation 2014

• Volunteer at Columbus Inner City Jericoh’s Light Club and Active in Bible Studies Through His Church