Programs

  • Wildlife Education and Outreach

    THE CENTER HOSTS A ROBUST AND CURRENT WEBSITE THAT INCLUDES SIGNIFICANT RESOURCES ON WILDLIFE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, A USER-FRIENDLY "I NEED RESCUE ADVICE" SECTION, AND FREQUENT UPDATES ON CENTER PATIENTS. THE CENTER'S WEBSITE ALSO PROVIDES A LIVE WEBCAM FEED OF PATIENTS AND EDUCATION ANIMALS, ACCESSIBLE TO VIEWERS WORLDWIDE THROUGH THE INTERNET. IN ADDITION, DURING 2024 THE CENTER OUTREACH STAFF PRESENTED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS REACHING MORE THAN 6,517 CHILDREN AND ADULTS AT LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT VIRGINIA; AND TWENTY-ONE ONLINE PROGRAMS. THESE PROGRAMS EMPHASIZE EDUCATION LESSONS FROM THE THOUSANDS OF WILD ANIMALS THAT ARRIVE AT THE WILDLIFE CENTER'S DOORSTEP EVERY YEAR IN NEED OF CARE. THE STORIES OF THESE ANIMALS ILLUSTRATE THE WIDER PROBLEMS WILDLIFE FACE LITTER, PESTICIDES, FREE-ROAMING DOMESTIC ANIMALS, HABITAT LOSS, AND DISEASES AND CHALLENGE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT WILDLIFE.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
    –
    $872.7K

  • Wild Animal Rehabilitation Services

    THE CENTER PROVIDED VETERINARY TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION FOR 4,604 WILD ANIMALS SUFFERING FROM INJURY OR DISEASE.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
    –
    $1.2M

  • Veterinary Training for Wildlife Care

    VETERINARY INTERNS AND STUDENTS FROM VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS RECEIVED ADVANCED TRAINING IN THE TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION OF ILL OR INJURED WILD ANIMALS.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
    –
    $489.3K