Press Room

The Wildlife Center of Virginia is an internationally acclaimed teaching and research hospital for wildlife and conservation medicine, located in Waynesboro, Virginia.  Since its founding in 1982, the Center has cared for more than 95,000 wild animals – representing over 200 species of birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. 

Center staff are available to respond to a wide variety of questions concerning wildlife, human-wildlife interactions, and environmental issues.  The Center also has a collection of digital images of past and current patients. To schedule an interview, contact Alex Wehrung, Public Affairs Manager for Education and Outreach at 540.932-9614, ext. 1102, or email awehrung@wildlifecenter.org

Unless otherwise noted, photos on the Wildlife Center’s website are property of the Wildlife Center of Virginia.  These images may be used as part of regular media coverage with attribution to the Wildlife Center of Virginia www.wildlifecenter.org

Recent Press Releases

Three Tiny Hearts in Critical Care
Orphaned Black Bear cubs arrive at the Wildlife Center of Virginia on Valentine's Day
February 16, 2024

Love is in the Air!
Watch out for skunks this Valentine's Day
February 13, 2024

Henrico County Residents Rally Around Red Fox
Mange-infested fox overcomes the odds and returns to the wild
February 7, 2024

 

Wildlife Center in the News

Tiny bear cubs rescued on Valentine's Day rehabilitated at Virginia wildlife rescue, WTKR

Construction crew finds abandoned bear cubs after den is ‘destroyed.’ See furry orphans, News & Observer

‘Incredibly vulnerable’: Three orphaned bear cubs under care of Wildlife Center of Virginia, Augusta Free Press

Three orphaned black bear cubs under care of Wildlife Center of Virginia, ABC 8

Orphaned Black Bear cubs get second shot at Wildlife Center of Virginia, CBS 6

Wildlife Center of Virginia warns to watch out for skunks as spring approaches, 10 WAVY

Wildlife Center of Virginia warns to watch out for skunks as spring approaches, ABC 8 

Now on 3: Striped skunk breeding season, WHSV

Wildlife Center of Virginia: Skunks are on the move; it’s mating season, Augusta Free Press

Everywhere You Are: bear adventures, CBS 6

Mange-infested fox rescued by Richmond family, treated at Wildlife Center of Virginia, ABC 8 

‘Weird duck season’ brought two new duck friends to the Wildlife Center of Virginia, ABC 8

Valentine’s Day sponsorship gifts allow ‘adoption’ of ambassador animals for holiday, Augusta Free Press

Wildlife Center of Virginia sees increase in calls related to Bats and Turtles, WHSV

Now on 3: Black bear birthdays, WHSV

Cubs celebrate birthday at Wildlife Center of Virginia, WVVA

Owl saved from chimney, flies into glue trap: Virginia Rescue, The News & Observer
 

Wildlife Center in the News Archives