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What's New

June 22, 2018

On Friday, June 22, the veterinary team anesthetized Black Bear cub #18-1089 for follow-up radiographs and a bandage change.

A Day in Photos: Wildlife Veterinary Intern

June 22, 2018

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Bald Eaglet #18-1139 update

June 21, 2018

Bald Eaglet #18-1139 has been doing well since fledging in flight pen A3; the bird is making short flights each day, and the staff have not noted any sign of a wing droop.

Critter Corner

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

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Critter Cams

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Hospital Cam

Hospital Cam is scheduled for Friday, June 22! Join us on Critter Cam 1 to see a special behind-the-scenes look into the Wildlife Center's hospital. Treatments start at 9:00 a.m. Eastern.

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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, on Tuesday, August 7 as we discuss Voyage of the Turtle: In Pursuit of the Earth's Last Dinosaur by Carl Safina.

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Wildlife Care Academy

The Wildlife Care Academy provides excellent academic programs in the fields of wildlife rehabilitation, medicine, and conservation. Check out the upcoming schedule!

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Buddy Statues!

This custom-made tribute is being created in Buddy the Bald Eagle's likeness – complete with his crooked beak! Each is individually hand-painted; only a limited quantity will be produced.