Adult javelinas are generally known for being surly and aggressive, sometimes more so if injured and in pain. Because they have poor long-distance eyesight, one cannot be too cautious, and…
Featured Rescues
Kestrel falcon survives dog attack
This striking kestrel falcon is enjoying life back in the wild after surviving a dog attack that left him unable to fly. We are so thankful that the owner of…
Orphaned ducks gain a new mom
These adorable ducklings were found on the road with no mom anywhere, but they were not alone for long. Soon after their arrival at Tucson Wildlife Center we got a…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
From Trash to Treasure: the Rescue of “Greggery the Peccary”
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…
Red-tailed hawk caught on fire
Earlier this year a magnificent red-tailed hawk was seeking shelter in a tree during a monsoon storm when suddenly the tree was struck by lightning and burst into flames! Tucson…
Kestrel falcon rescue
A colorful kestrel falcon was found underneath a window, his wing hanging and injured. X-rays revealed fractures in two of the bones that make up the shoulder joint necessary for…
Renested and it feels so good!
These adorable nestling great horned owls fell out of their nest at a country club and were found by a caring groundskeeper who brought them to TWC. They were…
Neotropic cormorant saved after being deliberately injured by kids
A neotropic cormorant suffered a broken wing after children at an eastside apartment complex threw rocks at it. Deliberately harming wildlife is illegal. The water bird was rescued Thursday afternoon…
Long-eared owl makes incredible recovery
This beautiful, rarely seen Long-eared owl arrived at Tucson Wildlife Center extremely thin and dehydrated with cactus thorns embedded in his feathers and body. After carefully removing the thorns from…