Coyote Rescue and Release Watch the video to see this week’s Patient of the Week, a juvenile male coyote, go from hopelessly tangled in a soccer net to rescued and…
Patient of the Week
Patient of the Week: 08/1/25
Orphaned Bobcat Kitten This bobcat kitten was found alone with his leg wedged between the wooden slats of a fence, unable to free himself. When he arrived at Tucson Wildlife…
Patient of the Week: 07/25/25
Orphaned Bat Pups Extreme heat and sudden monsoon winds have led to a rise in orphaned and displaced baby bats being admitted to Tucson Wildlife Center. Western Pipistrelle Bats (aka…
Patient of the Week: 07/18/25
Orphaned Skunk Kits Tucson Wildlife Center recently admitted five orphaned skunk kits—three sibling hooded skunks and two striped skunks. The trio of hooded skunks arrived healthy aside from a mild…
Patient of the Week: 07/4/25
Yellow-billed Cuckoo Release: This Yellow-billed Cuckoo was brought to Tucson Wildlife Center after being found grounded in a parking lot—likely the result of a window strike. On admission, the bird…
Patient of the Week: 06/27/25
Fireworks PSA The Fourth of July has many traditions including parades, barbeques and firework displays. Before planning to celebrate with fireworks, Tucson Wildlife Center would like to remind you of…
Patient of the Week: 06/20/25
Heat Alert/Juvenile Cooper’s Hawks As summer heats up in Tucson, the rising temperatures are causing serious trouble for local wildlife, especially the babies. Phones at Tucson Wildlife Center have been…
Patient of the Week: 06/13/25
PATIENT OF THE WEEK Raven and Red-tailed Hawk Fledglings These fledgling ravens and red-tailed hawks were each brought to Tucson Wildlife Center after falling from their nests. Unfortunately, their parents…
Patient of the Week: 06/06/25
PATIENT OF THE WEEK Lucky Ducklings/Pool Safety These seven Mallard ducklings were recently found paddling in a swimming pool—alone, with no sign of their mother. Thankfully, they were brought to…
Patient of the Week: 05/30/25
PATIENT OF THE WEEK Coyote Release This resilient coyote came to Tucson Wildlife Center after being hit by a car, suffering head trauma that left him disoriented and walking in…
Patient of the Week: 05/23/25
PATIENT OF THE WEEK Western Tanager Released This stunning adult male Western Tanager was found grounded with a mild wing droop on the University of Arizona campus. Upon being brought…
Patient of the Week: 05/09/25
PATIENT OF THE WEEK Coyote and Javelina Hit by Cars Recently, two wild animals were brought to Tucson Wildlife Center after being hit by cars—a coyote and a javelina, each…
Patient of the Week: 05/02/25
PATIENT OF THE WEEK Fire Dept. Helps Renest Hawk This juvenile Red-tailed hawk—found on the ground, separated from his two siblings—was brought to Tucson Wildlife Center for evaluation. Luckily, he…
Patient of the Week: 04/26/25
PATIENT OF THE WEEK Baby Javelina Reunited This baby javelina was brought to Tucson Wildlife Center after being discovered alone, with no herd (also known as a squadron) in sight…
Patient of the Week: Antelope Squirrel
Harris’s Antelope Squirrel Spring is here and baby season at Tucson Wildlife Center has begun! Each spring many species of wildlife in Tucson give birth to their young, and volunteers…
Patient of the Week: No Live Baby Animals
Easter Bunnies (Desert Cottontails) As cute as they are, it is no wonder many people make an impulsive choice to buy baby domestic bunnies, chicks, ducks, and exotic turtles for…
Patient of the Week: Cactus Wren
Cactus Wren This little Cactus Wren may have thought she had found the perfect hole for a nest but, instead, found herself partially trapped in a cruel snap trap meant…
Patient of the Week: Western Burrowing Owl
Western Burrowing Owl This charismatic Western Burrowing Owl was brought to Tucson Wildlife Center after being found alone and unable to stand in a residential neighborhood. Upon arrival, he was…
Patient of the Week: Spring Babies
Baby Bunnies / Spring Cleaning Tips Baby season is here! Each spring, Tucson Wildlife Center receives many baby bunnies, birds and other wildlife that have been accidentally injured or orphaned…
Patient of the Week: American Kestrels
American Kestrels This small but mighty falcon, the American Kestrel, was, unfortunately, no match for the windshield of a golf cart. After the kestrel’s collision, he was brought to Tucson…
Patient of the Week: Cooper’s Hawk
Cooper’s Hawk This injured Cooper’s Hawk got a new lease on life from Tucson Wildlife Center’s volunteer veterinarians Dr. Jeri Dioguardi and Dr. Don Gehringer. A Dove Mountain resident brought…