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…
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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: 11/18/22
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…
Desert Air Market:
Tucson Wildlife Center is honored to be Desert Air Market’s nonprofit beneficiary of their Fall Market this Saturday, November 12, 2022, at the corner of 6th Street and 6th Avenue,…
Release Radar: 11/11/22
Black-crowned Night Herons These two Black-crowned Night Herons are looking healthy as they fly off into the wild. They were brought to Tucson Wildlife Center as dehydrated orphaned nestlings. Found…
Patient of the Week: 11/04/22
Gray Hawk This beautiful Gray Hawk is being treated at Tucson Wildlife Center after he collided with a car and was stuck in the grille. When a bird collides with…
Patient of the Week: Public Service Announcement, 10/28/22
Danger of Snap Traps Recently, Tucson Wildlife Center has seen an increase in wildlife partially trapped in snap traps meant to kill mice and rats. With large teeth and a…
BEHIND THE SCENES SPOTLIGHT: Sarah, Wildlife Care Volunteer
As a seasonal resident escaping Michigan winters, Sarah began volunteering at Tucson Wildlife Center to give back to her adopted community as well as to meet others. “With my love…
Patient of the Week: Chihuahuan Raven
This young Chihuahuan Raven was found on the side of the I-10 freeway near Portal, AZ presumably hit by a car. The raven was grounded and in serious condition with…
Patient of the Week: Desert Cottontail
This Desert Cottontail … likely fleeing from a predator or searching for a drink … found himself stuck in a swimming pool. Luckily, he was discovered by the homeowner but,…
BEHIND THE SCENES SPOTLIGHT: John, Wildlife Care Volunteer / Animal Intake Specialist
For many people, being commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Arizona Army National Guard would be enough service work. But for John, it was just a start. His first…
Tucson Classics Car Show Raffle – 2022
Reminder!!!! The 2022 Tucson Classics Car Show (TCCS) is happening on Saturday, October 15, 2022, from 10 am – 4 pm. Raffle tickets are being sold in which you can…
BEHIND THE SCENES Tour – The Sam Goldman Wildlife Hospital
Tucson Wildlife Center, Inc. has been rescuing sick, injured, and orphaned wild animals for 24 years. Our largely volunteer-operated nonprofit provides rescue and release services, medical care, and on-site rehabilitation…
BEHIND THE SCENES SPOTLIGHT: Tim, Wildlife Care Volunteer
Shortly after relocating to Tucson last year, Tim started looking for wildlife volunteer opportunities. Previously he had volunteered at Wildlife Images Rehabilitation Center in Grants Pass, Oregon, and when he…
Patient of the Week: Barn Owl Fledglings
With their unique heart-shaped faces, these four Barn Owl fledglings recently stole the show at the Mescal Movie Set near Benson. One of the most recognizable western cinematic towns on…
Patient of the Week: Desert Horned Lizard
Recently, this Desert Horned Lizard was brought to Tucson Wildlife Center after being cut by a weed-eater. After examination, our medical staff cleaned and treated the wounds. In rehab, this…
Patient of the Week: Behind the Scenes – Baby Bird and Small Animal Wing, “The Orphanage”
Tucson Wildlife Center is dedicated to the rescue, emergency medical care, rehabilitation, and release of sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife. During “baby season” from March until September, TWC’s Baby Bird…
BEHIND THE SCENES SPOTLIGHT: Karen, Wildlife Care Specialist
Upon retiring from her job as a medical doctor with Indian Health Service in 2017, Karen began looking for volunteer opportunities to fill some of her free time. Previously, she…