The Wildlife Center of Virginia took flight on November 9, 1982. This year, we're observing our 40th anniversary with a series of conversations, look-backs, celebrations, and shares. Check this page frequently for the latest updates on our anniversary celebrations.Enjoy the Celebrations:
You can share in all of the fun and all of the entertaining insights of our ongoing series of 40th Anniversary celebrations by following the links below.
- 40th Anniversary Video - our heartwarming look back at 40 years.
- 40th Anniversary Bald Eagle Release - November 16, 2022-Claytor Lake State Park.
- Wildlife Emergency Flashback - 12 episodes of the original Wildlife Center television program.
- The Evolution of Black Bear Care – A streaming program looking back at the changes in standards of bear care over 40 years.
- Front Page Flashbacks – Watch our streaming program of curated news stories from our archive, with special guests.
Coming Next:
"Homecoming: a Fortieth Anniversary Celebration" - Please join us In Person - Together - Again! A gala reception and dinner celebration at Hotel 24 South, Staunton, VA. Invitation package in the mail in early March. Stay tuned!
The Wildlife Center of Virginia Anniversary Celebrations are Made Possible by our Generous 40th Anniversary Kickoff Sponsors
THANK YOU!
Bald Eagle Lead Sponsors
Dale & Sara Bateman
Black Bear
Kay E. Childress
Richard Evans
Amy Gadsden
Kat Imhoff & Jeep Moore
Sally Jordan
Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Mandrick
Julie & Jeff Morrill
Bobcat
Mr. & Mrs. Cecil B. Armstrong
Dr. Lucky & Sabrina Garvin
Barbara J. Melton
Paula Rabkin
Jeanne Saunders
Marian Urnikis & Joe Ahlgren
Peregrine
Wayne & Mary Ann Angleberger
Matt & Sandy Benavides
Dottie Bohatch
Debbie & Stormy Carter
Leroy & Cora Collins
Ms. Laura Darling
Lila Davis
Kim Dursee
Dr. Patricia & Mr. Thomas Flynn
Janet S. Hensley & Peter Coppolino
Cathy & Michael Johnson
Karen & Paul Laski
Ms. Sharon E. Logan & Mr. Richard S. Luckett
Mary Jane F. & Jeanne F. Moeller
Candace Osdene
Phillip & Christina Updike
Ursa & Ursus
Paul P. & Martha A. Vames
Linda J. Vetter
Lona Wilson
Mr. Dickson J. Young, Esq. & Ms. Brigette Perry
Kestrel
Anonymous
Bill Akers
Wayne & Jody Boswell
Susan Boyd & Bruce Schmid
Ms. Margaret Brubaker
Mr. & Mrs. Henry Collins
Randy & Becky Cripe
Amie & Benji Durden
Tony & Geri Ficarra
James & Beverly Foster
Susan Freedman
Jim Garner
Larry Garretson & Susan Sherman
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Glessner
Sue Gobel
Jane & Bruce Greyson
Harris Machine Products, Inc.
Drs. Samuel & Melissa Hostetter
Hallam Hurt & Stephen Roth
Kevin and Avra Leigh
Emily Ott
Maryá Rowan
Mr. & Mrs. James Skluzak
Cynthia Snyder
Janice Stewart
Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Temps
Sandra Thurston
Katherine Vaughan
Mac Walker
Williams Brothers Tree and Lawn Service
Marc & Tricia Williamson
Neal & Donna Wixson
Erika Yery