Striped Skunk Release Recently released back into the wild, staff and volunteers at Tucson Wildlife Center have deemed this feisty Striped Skunk a “holiday miracle!” At the beginning of November,…
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Patient of the Week: 12/13/24
Grasshopper Sparrow Update At Tucson Wildlife Center, every wild animal we care for holds a special place in our hearts, but some cases stand out as true miracles of survival….
Patient of the Week: 12/06/24
Rock Wren and Cactus Wren Recently, these two wrens (Rock Wren and Cactus Wren) found themselves in sticky situations as they wandered onto glue traps, unable to escape. Luckily, both…
Patient of the Week: 11/22/24
Great Horned Owl Release/Flight Testing We are very pleased to report that this Great Horned Owl has been successfully released three weeks after being admitted to Tucson Wildlife Center with…
Patient of the Week: 11/15/24
“Natural Enclosures” for our Patients At Tucson Wildlife Center, creating a “natural” environment in our enclosures is key to helping our patients heal and prepare for release. Our wildlife rehabilitation…
Patient of the Week: 11/08/24
Juvenile Green Heron This juvenile green heron was brought to Tucson Wildlife Center after surviving a hawk attack. His intake examination, by our wildlife care team, revealed two puncture wounds…
Patient of the Week: 11/01/24
Western Screech Owl This Western Screech Owl was brought to Tucson Wildlife Center after being hit by a car. He had no broken bones but suffered a traumatic head injury…
Patient of the Week: 10/25/24
Western Yellow Bat With Halloween right around the corner, spooky decorations are popping up all over Tucson, and bats are among the most common. But despite their spooky reputation, real…
Patient of the Week: 10/18/24
Tucson Wildlife Center Announces its 2025 Benefit, February 23, 2025! Absolutely one of Tucson’s best fundraisers. Please help Tucson’s Wildlife and show your support! For tickets, go to the purchase…
Patient of the Week: 10/11/24
Tucson Wildlife Center Announces its 2025 Benefit, February 23, 2025! Absolutely one of Tucson’s best fundraisers. Please help Tucson’s Wildlife and show your support! For tickets, go to the purchase…
Patient of the Week: 10/04/24
Gila Monster release When an injured wild animal is admitted to Tucson Wildlife Center, our wildlife care team performs a comprehensive exam and prioritizes the patient’s known injuries for treatment….
Tucson Rotary Classic Car Show Raffle
Win this beautiful 2017 Corvette Convertible and support TWC at the same time.Tucson Rotary Classic Car Show Raffle Please see instructions below to make sure Tucson Wildlife Center gets credit…
Patient of the Week: 09/27/24
King Snake release Originally developed during World War II as a waterproof tape for sealing ammunition cases, duct tape has been used in a variety of ways ever since, including…
Patient of the Week: 09/20/24
With a minimum $25 donation we will send you a complementary “KEEP TUCSON WILD” sticker as a thank you to show your support of Tucson Wildlife Center’s Mission of Rescue,…
Patient of the Week: 09/13/24
Turkey Vulture This turkey vulture arrived at Tucson Wildlife Center QAR (Quiet, Alert, and Responsive), but extremely dehydrated and anemic. After an exam by our wildlife care team revealed no…
Patient of the Week: 09/06/24
American Kestrel release Brought to Tucson Wildlife Center after being hit by a car, a radiograph confirmed a carpal fracture for this little falcon, an American kestrel. The carpals are…
Patient of the Week: 08/30/24
Greater Roadrunner At Tucson Wildlife Center, our volunteers and staff wear many hats, always using their creativity and resourcefulness to ensure the best care for our wild patients. This Greater…
Patient of the Week: 08/23/24
Juvenile Black-crowned Night Herons In wildlife rehabilitation, the term “conspecific” refers to individuals belonging to the same species. In practice, this term is important because conspecifics can sometimes be housed…
Patient of the Week: 08/16/24
Bullock’s Oriole Release From suffering with fractured bones … to healthy and released, this Bullock’s oriole is an endearing example of defying the odds. Rescued from the jaws of a…
Patient of the Week: 08/09/24
American Badger Rescue and Release Watch the video to see this week’s Patient of the Week, an American badger, go from trapped and frightened to free and grateful. After receiving…
Patient of the Week: 08/02/24
Feeding Time at TWC At Tucson Wildlife Center, feeding times are a critical part of the day, requiring specialized techniques to ensure each patient receives the care and nutrition they…
