Cactus Wren The Cactus Wren (Arizona’s state bird) may be known for its bold personality, but this little one had a difficult start. Before being brought to Tucson Wildlife Center…
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Patient of the Week: 4/10/2026
Pocket Gopher Release At Tucson Wildlife Center, not all patients need surgery or intensive treatment; some just need time. This pocket gopher—a burrowing rodent named for its fur-lined cheek pouches—was…
Patient of the Week: 4/3/2026
Javelinas Reunited with Herds Two young javelinas, each from different herds and found in different locations, came to Tucson Wildlife Center after being left behind by their families. Accidental orphaning…
Patient of the Week: 3/27/2026
Great Horned Owlets Three Great Horned Owls were brought to Tucson Wildlife Center as branchlings, including a pair of siblings. While we always aim to renest young raptors when possible,…
Patient of the Week: 3/20/2026
Elf Owl Release In wildlife rehabilitation, healing is only part of the process, patience and timing matter as well. This elf owl spent nearly five months at Tucson Wildlife Center…
Patient of the Week: 3/13/2026
Window Strike Patients Recently, a lesser goldfinch, a house finch, and a mourning dove were admitted to Tucson Wildlife Center for injuries sustained from window strikes. The goldfinch arrived with…
Patient of the Week: 3/6/2026
Dove Nestlings/Spring Yard Clean-up With spring-like weather already here in Tucson, baby season is already underway—and right now Tucson Wildlife Center is seeing a surge of Mourning Dove nestlings coming…
Patient of the Week: 2/27/2026
Sonoran Opossum Last October, Tucson Wildlife Center’s intake team received a call about a Sonoran Opossum found lying in the middle of a residential road in Tucson, bleeding from her…
Patient of the Week: 2/20/2026
Coyote With Mange This adult male coyote was rescued after being found inactive, severely emaciated, and suffering from advanced mange. At first glance, animals like this are often assumed to…
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Spiny Lizard This hardy little spiny lizard was admitted to Tucson Wildlife Center after being found dragging both hind legs, with no visible external injuries. With quiet housing, supportive care,…
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Cottontail Kits Spring baby season is kicking off early this year at Tucson Wildlife Center, with 12 orphaned cottontail kits currently in our care. Our wildlife care team are working…
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Wild Turkey This female wild turkey was brought to Tucson Wildlife Center after being found unable to walk, with multiple lacerations along her back. Based on her injuries, she was…
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Coyote Release This coyote was recently rescued and brought to Tucson Wildlife Center after being found limping in traffic. X-rays revealed three healing fractures, that required no further treatment, and…
Patient of the Week: Gila Monster
2025: From Rescue to Release There is no better way to start a new year than by remembering the successes of the last one. Each release in this video represents…
Patient of the Week: Bats
A Little New Year’s Luck … Bats In many cultures, bats are symbols of good fortune and fresh beginnings. This New Year, two bats were especially lucky to be rescued…
Patient of the Week: 1/2/26
Overwintering Patients At Tucson Wildlife Center, not every animal can be released right away—especially birds and reptiles who miss following their natural seasonal rhythms, such as migration or brumation. This…
Patient of the Week: 12/19/25
Horned Lizard Hatchling This young Horned Lizard was brought to Tucson Wildlife Center after being removed from its natural habitat on Mt. Lemmon and kept in captivity for a few…
Patient of the Week: 12/12/25
Newborn Mice Four newborn mice were recently brought to Tucson Wildlife Center after being found orphaned. Arizona is home to many different mouse species, and they all develop quickly in…
Patient of the Week: 12/5/25
Goose Hero, Owl Survivor Earlier this week, a Great Horned Owl was found in the middle of the road and brought to Tucson Wildlife Center by a concerned finder. On…
Patient of the Week: 11/28/25
Western Screech Owl and Thank You This Western Screech Owl was recently admitted to Tucson Wildlife Center after becoming caught in a snap trap. Our wildlife care team carefully removed…
Patient of the Week: 11/21/25
Red-naped Sapsucker This beautiful Red-naped Sapsucker was brought to Tucson Wildlife Center with signs of blunt-force trauma that our veterinarian suspected was from being hit by a car or striking…