Tucson Wildlife Center thanks everyone! Wednesday, we asked for donations to help us purchase Blood Testing Machines. Our goal was reached in one day. We are humbled. The machines are ordered. Thank you…
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Patient of the Week: 07/19/24
TWC’s Foster Parents Tucson Wildlife Center is dedicated to the rescue, emergency medical care and rehabilitation of injured, orphaned, and sick wildlife. While it is always our goal to release…
Patient of the Week: 07/12/24
Baby Black-tailed Jackrabbit Desert cottontail or jackrabbit? Rabbit or hare? These were the questions at Tucson Wildlife Center this week. Found alone and on a sidewalk in an urban area,…
Patient of the Week: 07/05/24
Pizza box owl gets released! A heartwarming moment unfolded recently as a great horned owl, that first arrived at Tucson Wildlife Center as a fledgling in a pizza box, was…
Patient of the Week: 06/28/24
Newborn Raccoon TWC would like to remind everyone of the importance of keeping your pets indoors or supervised when they are outside, especially during this time of year. It is…
Patient of the Week: 06/21/24
Bullock’s Oriole Fledgling It is heartwarming to see this oriole fledgling feeling well enough to sing along with other young avian patients at Tucson Wildlife Center. After being rescued from…
Patient of the Week: 06/14/24
American Kestrel Nestlings These kestrel nestlings found themselves on an unexpected journey, when they were inadvertently transported within a truckload of hay. Upon arrival in Sonoita, the nestlings were discovered…
Patient of the Week: 06/07/24
Spiny Softshell turtle This spiny softshell turtle was brought to Tucson Wildlife Center after residents noticed fishing line hanging from her mouth. Their quick action most likely saved her life….
Patient of the Week: 05/31/24
Great Horned Owl Fledgling Whooo ordered the great horned owl? A great horned owl fledgling was recently rescued from a community swimming pool and brought to Tucson Wildlife Center in…
Patient of the Week: 05/24/24
Gambel’s Quail Did you know that Gambel’s quail chicks are considered precocial … meaning they can move around without their parents’ assistance immediately after hatching? They typically follow in line…
Patient of the Week: 05/17/24
Raven Nestling Recently, this raven nestling had an unfortunate fall from its nest. Thankfully, concerned residents called Tucson Wildlife Center for advice and a member of our wildlife care team…
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Patient of the Week/Release Radar: 05/10/24
Patient of the Week/Release Radar Pied-billed Grebe This video shows one excited pied-billed grebe happily swimming away after successfully being released back into the wild. Found trapped in a swimming…
Patient of the Week: 05/03/24
Pallid Bat Found on the ground, unable to fly, this beautiful pallid bat was brought to Tucson Wildlife Center for care. An exam by our wildlife care team revealed bruising…
Patient of the Week / National Volunteer Week 2024!: 04/26/24
April 21-27, 2024 At Tucson Wildlife Center, we are truly wild about our volunteers! From the early morning feedings to the evening wellness checks, their dedication and passion for wildlife…
Patient of the Week: 04/19/24
Happy Earth Day 2024! Monday, April 22nd, will mark the 54th anniversary of Earth Day, celebrating the preservation of the earth’s natural resources and wild beauty for future generations. This…
Patient of the Week: 04/12/24
UPDATE: Renesting of Great Horned Owlets Last week a team of wildlife care specialists from Tucson Wildlife Center renested two healthy great horned owl babies (owlets). Along with updates from…
Patient of the Week / Education Corner: 04/05/24
Renesting of Great Horned Owlets A team of wildlife care specialists from Tucson Wildlife Center recently renested two healthy great horned owl babies (owlets). Caring residents had brought them to…
Arizona Gives Day 2024
April 2, 2024 Arizona Gives Day is tomorrow, April 2 But you can start donating today! What is Arizona Gives Day? This is where you can help make a difference…
Patient of the Week / Education Corner: 03/29/24
Baby Season at Tucson Wildlife Center From the gentle twitching noses of baby bunnies to the hungry chirping of sparrow nestlings, baby season has officially arrived at Tucson Wildlife Center!…
Thank you Team KHIT 107.5 / Apple Annie’s Maze for Charity
Team KHIT 107.5 participated in the Apple Annie’s Maze for Charity. This was the fourth year that Team KHIT 107.5, which consisted of DJ Kricket and her nephew Daemien, picked…
