The Bighorn Fire and wildlife Like the Aspen Fire of 2003, the Bighorn Fire is mostly inaccessible. There are no roads… and the landscape is very rugged; from the shrubs…
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Orphaned bobcat siblings grow up at Tucson Wildlife Center
At the end of March, Tucson Wildlife Center welcomed a pair of newborn orphaned bobcat kittens into rehabilitation. At first they had to be fed throughout the day before…
Pelicans in the desert? You betcha!
The monsoons will be here soon! What that means for Tucson Wildlife Center is that it’s time to prepare for pelicans. You heard that right! Believe it or not, we…
New fur leads to newfound freedom
This little Harris’s antelope squirrel is enjoying life back in the wild after a few weeks in rehabilitation at Tucson Wildlife Center. He was being treated for ringworm, a fungal…
A spunky little hawk recovers from hypothermia and is returned to her family
This outspoken Harris’s hawk hatchling was found on the ground weak and cold. Without fully formed feathers or a comfortable nest to keep her warm, the little hawk was suffering…
Prevent birds from crashing into your windows
Some birds crash into windows after mistaking their reflections for another bird. Some, like Cooper’s hawks, will chase birds into windows to injure their prey. Others simply don’t see the…
Survivor barn owl update
My-oh-my what a handsome barn owl our little survivor is becoming! He has come such a long way since he was found as hatchling on the back of a hay…
If you love hummingbirds, please clean your feeders!
Fly free, little one! This hummingbird was released after spending a few weeks growing up at Tucson Wildlife Center. Found as an orphan, she was brought to our wildlife hospital…
The little survivor
This barn owl is a little survivor. He was found on a hay truck that came…
Found & Renested
This darling nestling great horned owl was found on the ground after tumbling out of…
Celebrate your Earth Day by helping wildlife!
Today is Earth Day, a day to celebrate and appreciate this big, beautiful planet we call home. As stewards of our planet, it is our responsibility to care for the…
Wildcat kittens are cute, but they are not pets!
This orphaned bobcat kitten is currently growing up with her sibling at Tucson Wildlife Center. We go to great lengths to ensure baby bobcats in our care do not habituate…
Thank you for the supplies!
Thank you to all the businesses and wonderful individuals for these needed supplies donated during our greatest time of need. We are eternally grateful for the support of our community!…
Thank you to all the businesses and wonderful individuals for much needed supplies donated during our greatest time of need
As we navigate this new world we are all living in, we want to acknowledge the donations you have recently made. We can’t tell you how much we appreciate your…
Our first baby bobcats of the season have arrived!
Our first baby bobcats of the season have arrived! We recently rescued two 5-day-old kittens after they were orphaned. They are in good hands at Tucson Wildlife Center and are…
Volunteers and Supplies Needed
The corona virus has led to some of our volunteers self-quarantining and, therefore, not helping at the Center. If you, or anyone you know, is willing to volunteer at this…
Lucky duck, indeed!
Some animals come to the Center in need of medical treatment, but we may not know what caused their injuries. But no matter the reason, we are happy to be…
Wildlife Tips for Spring
Spring is upon us, with nearly 600 animals rescued since the beginning of the year! Help us reduce the amount of orphaned and injured critters we receive by including some…
Our first great horned owl renesting!
Early spring heralds the arrival of avian babies, and owls are some of the first to hatch. This little owlet fell 30 feet from her nest at the top of…
Support Wildlife for Arizona Gives Day, April 7th
Support Tucson Wildlife Center on Arizona Gives Day, April 7th! Tucson Wildlife Center took in 4,060 sick, injured and orphaned animals last year. On average, it costs more than $1,200 a day…
Cute Rescues to Brighten Your Day!
From Trash to Treasure: the Rescue of “Greggery the Peccary” This adorable javelina was found in an in-ground trash can, surrounded by discarded bottles and rubbish. Unable to escape after…