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
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…
Patient of the Week: Pied Billed Grebe
Pied-billed Grebe Imagine arriving home from work to find an avian hitchhiker in the bed of your truck … even more surprising to realize it is a waterbird and you…
Patient of the Week: Great Horned Owl
Great Horned Owl After a long recovery, this Great Horned Owl will soon be released back to school. Found under a tree at Sabino Canyon High School, she was lethargic…
Patient of the Week: Javelina
Release Radar: Newborn Javelina Tanque Verde Guest Ranch recently had a very special guest … a newborn javelina found separated from her herd. Often when the herd is disturbed by…
Patient of the Week: Javelina
Baby Javelina This baby Javelina was brought to Tucson Wildlife Center after being discovered alone, with no herd in sight for over 24 hours. A health assessment by our wildlife…
Patient of the Week: Great Horned Owl
Great Horned Owl This female Great Horned Owl was found on the ground, unable to stand, in Graham County. The owl’s rescuer captured the bird and brought her to Tucson…
Patient of the Week: Mourning Dove
Mourning Dove One of the most recognizable birds of the Sonoran Desert, this Mourning Dove was brought to Tucson Wildlife Center after residents discovered her trapped in their garage. With…
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Patient of the Week: Bobcat
Young Bobcat This young Bobcat was brought to Tucson Wildlife Center after being hit by a car. He was only a few months old and had suffered a neck injury…
Patient of the Week: Red Tailed Hawk
Red-Tailed Hawk Thanks to the animal care team at Tucson Wildlife Center, this Red-tailed Hawk is now healthy and flying high. After being hit by a car, she arrived at…
Patient of the Week: Cactus Wren
Cactus Wren This little Cactus Wren (Arizona’s state bird) recently found himself in a sticky situation as he wandered onto a glue trap, unable to escape. Luckily, he was discovered…
Patient of the Week: Chihuahuan Raven
Gray Hawk This beautiful Gray Hawk is being treated at Tucson Wildlife Center after he collided with a car and was stuck in the grille. When a bird collides with…