American Kestrels This small but mighty falcon, the American Kestrel, was, unfortunately, no match for the windshield of a golf cart. After the kestrel’s collision, he was brought to Tucson…
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Patient of the Week: Cooper’s Hawk
Cooper’s Hawk This injured Cooper’s Hawk got a new lease on life from Tucson Wildlife Center’s volunteer veterinarians Dr. Jeri Dioguardi and Dr. Don Gehringer. A Dove Mountain resident brought…
Patient of the Week: Pied Billed Grebe
Pied-billed Grebe Imagine arriving home from work to find an avian hitchhiker in the bed of your truck … even more surprising to realize it is a waterbird and you…
Patient of the Week: Great Horned Owl
Great Horned Owl After a long recovery, this Great Horned Owl will soon be released back to school. Found under a tree at Sabino Canyon High School, she was lethargic…
Patient of the Week: Javelina
Release Radar: Newborn Javelina Tanque Verde Guest Ranch recently had a very special guest … a newborn javelina found separated from her herd. Often when the herd is disturbed by…
Thank you!
Tucson Wildlife Center would like to give a huge “shout out” to Hughes Federal Credit Union and Diana Madaras. We thank you so much for your support! Please check…
Patient of the Week: Javelina
Baby Javelina This baby Javelina was brought to Tucson Wildlife Center after being discovered alone, with no herd in sight for over 24 hours. A health assessment by our wildlife…
Patient of the Week: Great Horned Owl
Great Horned Owl This female Great Horned Owl was found on the ground, unable to stand, in Graham County. The owl’s rescuer captured the bird and brought her to Tucson…
Patient of the Week: Mourning Dove
Mourning Dove One of the most recognizable birds of the Sonoran Desert, this Mourning Dove was brought to Tucson Wildlife Center after residents discovered her trapped in their garage. With…
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Wildlife Resolutions for 2023
The New Year has arrived, and with it, many of us will make New Year’s resolutions to better ourselves and our communities. During 2023, Tucson Wildlife Center would like you…
2022 Tucson Wildlife Center End of Year Post
Tucson Wildlife Center wishes everyone a Happy New Year! Thanks to your support, in 2023, we will be celebrating 25 years of helping the injured and orphaned wildlife in Tucson…
Patient of the Week: Bobcat
Young Bobcat This young Bobcat was brought to Tucson Wildlife Center after being hit by a car. He was only a few months old and had suffered a neck injury…
Summit Hut Days of Giving Program
Summit Hut, an independent, local outdoor store in Tucson AZ, along with brand partner Leki has chosen Tucson Wildlife Center to be one of their donation recipients for the Summit Hut…
Tucson Wildlife Center wishes you a Happy Holiday Season!
Tis’ the season for giving! Help us save the wildlife! Tucson Wildlife Center, for 24 years, continues its mission of rescuing, rehabilitation, and the release of injured, and orphaned wildlife…
Patient of the Week: Red Tailed Hawk
Red-Tailed Hawk Thanks to the animal care team at Tucson Wildlife Center, this Red-tailed Hawk is now healthy and flying high. After being hit by a car, she arrived at…
Giving Tuesday 2022
Giving Tuesday is almost here. It is on Tuesday, November 29th. Why is Giving Tuesday important to us? Tucson Wildlife Center is open 24/7/365 days a year. For us to…
BEHIND THE SCENES SPOTLIGHT: Dr. Ann Pearson, Volunteer Veterinarian
Dr. Ann Pearson, a long time Tucson veterinarian, first met Tucson Wildlife Center’s Executive Director, Lisa Bates, when they worked together to rescue and treat a pregnant deer that had…
November 2022 Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is almost here. It is on Tuesday, November 29th. Why is Giving Tuesday important to us? Tucson Wildlife Center is open 24/7/365 days a year. For us to…
Patient of the Week: Cactus Wren
Cactus Wren This little Cactus Wren (Arizona’s state bird) recently found himself in a sticky situation as he wandered onto a glue trap, unable to escape. Luckily, he was discovered…
Reminder: Millions for Tucson Raffle 2022
Don’t forget! Tucson Wildlife Center is participating in The Jim Click Millions For Tucson Raffle. This is the 13th Click Raffle since 2003, and just one of the many ways…