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The Wildlife Center of Virginia is a hospital for native wildlife, teaching the world to care about and to care for wildlife and the environment

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Eastern Screech-Owl #21-0509 update

November 30, 2021

In August, Dr. Karra made the official decision that Eastern Screech-Owl #21-0509 was non-releasable due to permanent neurologic deficits.

Thanksgiving 2021

November 24, 2021

Happy Thanksgiving!

Virginia Opossum #21-3141 Release

November 24, 2021

During the month of October, opossum #21-3141 received two more courses of chelation therapy to remove the lead in his system.

Critter Corner

Learn about the Wildlife Center’s current patients and success stories.

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Online Wildlife Book Club

Every other month, the Wildlife Center hosts an online book club on the Critter Cam moderated discussion. Join us for our next meeting in December as we discuss Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures by Merlin Sheldrake.

Wildlife Care Academy

The Wildlife Care Academy provides comprehensive instruction on a wide array of topics, including wildlife rehabilitation, wildlife medicine and diagnostics, outreach and communications, education, organization management, and more.

Rebuild Campaign 2021

In 2021, the Wildlife Center of Virginia is undertaking a massive amount of reconstruction to rebuild critical housing areas for patients and ambassadors. Thanks for your help!

Need Wildlife Assistance?

Do you know what to do if you find a wild animal in need? We have a variety of advice on our website — read more and give us a call for any wildlife emergency.

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