Tarantulas They’re Here … “hordes” of tarantulas coming soon. These beautiful creatures will be “out and about” soon. Just leave them alone and enjoy! To learn more click: Read in…
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Patient of the Week: 08/1/25
Orphaned Bobcat Kitten This bobcat kitten was found alone with his leg wedged between the wooden slats of a fence, unable to free himself. When he arrived at Tucson Wildlife…
Education Corner: 07/25/25
Groundwater is our most abundant and accessible source of freshwater Five facts you might not know about groundwater To learn more click: https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/five-facts-you-might-not-know-about-groundwater
Patient of the Week: 07/25/25
Orphaned Bat Pups Extreme heat and sudden monsoon winds have led to a rise in orphaned and displaced baby bats being admitted to Tucson Wildlife Center. Western Pipistrelle Bats (aka…
Education Corner: 07/18/25
Managing water flows along the Rio Grande – What We Can Learn How people are making this iconic river healthier and more resilient https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/managing-water-flows-along-the-rio-grande
Patient of the Week: 07/18/25
Orphaned Skunk Kits Tucson Wildlife Center recently admitted five orphaned skunk kits—three sibling hooded skunks and two striped skunks. The trio of hooded skunks arrived healthy aside from a mild…
Education Corner: 07/4/25
Millions of years of evolution are in the balance Linhttps://www.nbcnews.com/world/middle-east/climate-change-galapagos-indian-ocean-socotra-yemen-frankincense-rcna211120k
Patient of the Week: 07/4/25
Yellow-billed Cuckoo Release: This Yellow-billed Cuckoo was brought to Tucson Wildlife Center after being found grounded in a parking lot—likely the result of a window strike. On admission, the bird…
Patient of the Week: 06/27/25
Fireworks PSA The Fourth of July has many traditions including parades, barbeques and firework displays. Before planning to celebrate with fireworks, Tucson Wildlife Center would like to remind you of…
Education Corner: 06/20/25
The Artic and Greenland have been a topic of discussion lately, so this week’s Education Corner is going to let you take a deeper dive into the Artic, Greenland, and…
Patient of the Week: 06/20/25
Heat Alert/Juvenile Cooper’s Hawks As summer heats up in Tucson, the rising temperatures are causing serious trouble for local wildlife, especially the babies. Phones at Tucson Wildlife Center have been…
Education Corner: 06/13/25
Major Salton Sea Habitat Project Learn about this major Salton Sea Habitat Project! Link And to find out more about the Salton Sea Project: Link
Patient of the Week: 06/13/25
PATIENT OF THE WEEK Raven and Red-tailed Hawk Fledglings These fledgling ravens and red-tailed hawks were each brought to Tucson Wildlife Center after falling from their nests. Unfortunately, their parents…
Patient of the Week: 06/06/25
PATIENT OF THE WEEK Lucky Ducklings/Pool Safety These seven Mallard ducklings were recently found paddling in a swimming pool—alone, with no sign of their mother. Thankfully, they were brought to…
Education Corner: 06/06/25
Forest restoration can protect against disease As we more and more live in an intertwined world … a little food for thought. https://www.worldwildlife.org/magazine/issues/summer-2025/articles/forest-restoration-can-protect-against-disease
Education Corner: 05/30/25
Saguaro National Park expands The latest land acquisition brings the park closer to a connected corridor across Tucson’s west side. https://news.azpm.org/s/100887-saguaro-national-park-expands-by-47-acres/
Patient of the Week: 05/30/25
PATIENT OF THE WEEK Coyote Release This resilient coyote came to Tucson Wildlife Center after being hit by a car, suffering head trauma that left him disoriented and walking in…
Education Corner: 05/23/25
Bees, bees, bees! Celebrating the 4,000 species of bees and why they are vital to human survival. 4,000 reasons to love bees | Stories | WWF
Patient of the Week: 05/23/25
PATIENT OF THE WEEK Western Tanager Released This stunning adult male Western Tanager was found grounded with a mild wing droop on the University of Arizona campus. Upon being brought…
Education Corner: 05/16/25
This week’s Education Corner is a reflection of what we experience this time of year. With birds and other animals nesting, babies may seem orphaned, but are not. The article…
Patient of the Week: 05/09/25
PATIENT OF THE WEEK Coyote and Javelina Hit by Cars Recently, two wild animals were brought to Tucson Wildlife Center after being hit by cars—a coyote and a javelina, each…