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As one of the world’s leading teaching hospitals for wildlife medicine, the Wildlife Center of Virginia has a core mission to teach the world to care about and care for wildlife and the environment. This news page collects stories of the Center’s expertise in action.


December 20, 2023

Our entire staff is extremely talented and kind, it’s truly an honor to be part of the Center Staff and make a difference in the wildlife of Virginia. 

December 20, 2023

Not only was it the most beautiful landscape, but the bird only took seconds before springing out of the cardboard box and taking flight across the wide-open field towards the tree line. It was a release I will always remember!

December 19, 2023

I was so excited to meet these little ones, but I never could have guessed just how rambunctious they could be.

December 19, 2023

It’s a Wildlife Center tradition for staff and volunteers to recount their most memorable moments of the year in a blog post. Throughout the second half of December, a variety of stories and memories of 2023 will be posted on the Center's blog; here's a complete list just so you don't miss any posts!

Alex Olvera, Wildlife Rehabilitation Supervisor

December 18, 2023

Hello again, little human. My, how you’ve fledged!

December 6, 2023

Looking for gift ideas for the people on your list this year? The Wildlife Center has a variety of gifts that are great for all ages!

November 25, 2023

Please join us on Tuesday, November 28 for Giving Tuesday – and special behind-the-scenes opportunities to see the life-saving work made possible through your donations to the Wildlife Center of Virginia. 

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