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Teaching the world to care about, and care for, wildlife and the environment
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A Mother’s Day Gift That Supports Wildlife
April 17, 2026
The Wildlife Center is offering a special digital Mother’s Day card through the Caring for Critters program – a simple, meaningful way to celebrate your mother or mother figure in your life while supporting wildlife and the environment.
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Buddy's 18th Hatch-day Celebration
April 20, 2026
Buddy, the Center’s Bald Eagle ambassador, is celebrating his 18th hatch-day—and you’re invited!
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Volunteer Appreciation Week 2026
April 19, 2026
It’s National Volunteer Appreciation Week, and we’re celebrating the people who make so much of our work possible.
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Bald Eagle Released at Belle Isle State Park
April 13, 2026
After five months of intensive care and rehabilitation, Bald Eagle #25-4133 has successfully returned to the wild!
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Eastern Cottontails: Know Before You Mow!
April 2, 2026
Eastern Cottontails reproduce throughout the spring and summer, typically starting in mid-March and nesting through mid-September. With spring officially here, it’s time to keep an eye out for cottontail nests when mowing.
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Bobcat
#25-3628
Limited-Time Apparel!
March 20, 2026
Bobcat #25-3628 is ready to return to the wild, and we're celebrating with special limited-time t-shirts and hoodies! NOTE: The order period has been extended to Friday, April 3!
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Preventing the Spread of Mycoplasma in Songbirds
March 19, 2026
In mid-March, the Center began caring for a number of songbirds affected by Mycoplasma—a highly contagious eye infection. Find out how you can help protect local birds and prevent the spread of this disease.
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As Seen on TV: Lucy
March 18, 2026
Lucy the Virginia Opossum visited the WHSV and CBS19 news studios to talk about baby Opossum season. Check out the segments!
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Our Impact
Since 1982
100,000+
Native Wild Animal Patients Treated
1.5 million+
Educational Program Attendees
1,000+
Vet and Rehab Professionals Trained
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Critter Corner
Follow the progress of recent patients, or view our three live “
Critter Cams
” for an inside look at our patients and ambassadors.
Education Programs
Find out more about our streamed or in-person education programming, sharing lessons learned from our wild animal patients.
Help & Advice
Do you have a wild animal concern? Learn how to get help, and what you can do to be a good neighbor to the creatures who share our world.
A World-Class Teaching Hospital
The Wildlife Center of Virginia is one of the world’s premiere teaching hospitals for wildlife and conservation medicine. Every year, dozens of trainees come to the Center to work with our expert staff. Find out more about internships and externships at the Wildlife Center:
Professional Training
Want to expand your skills and expertise working with sick and injured wildlife?
Wildlife Care Academy
offers remote learning and self-paced academic programs for CEU credit.
Black Bear Cubs of 2026
April 21, 2026
Update
During the past week, the Black Bear cubs have continued to do well, and on April 17, a new cub joined the group—Black Bear cub #26-807.
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about Black Bear Cubs of 2026: April 21, 2026 Update
Black Bear Cub
#26-0807
April 20, 2026
On April 17, the Center admitted its fifth Black Bear cub of 2026—a young male from Tazewell County.
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Black Bear Cub
#26-0711
April 13, 2026
On April 17, the Center admitted its fourth Black Bear cub of 2026—a young female found alone in Nottoway County.
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Patient of the Week: Bald Eagle
#25-4133
April 13, 2026
Update
After three additional surgeries and intensive wound management, Bald Eagle #25-4133’s wounds have fully healed, and the bird was cleared for release!
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about Patient of the Week: Bald Eagle #25-4133: April 13, 2026 Update
Golden Eagle
#26-0691
April 12, 2026
On April 8, the Wildlife Center admitted a Golden Eagle that was found grounded in a marsh in Isle of Wight County.
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Black Bear Cubs of 2025
April 8, 2026
Update
On April 8, both Black Bear yearlings were successfully released back into the wild!
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about Black Bear Cubs of 2025: April 8, 2026 Update
Black Bear Cubs
#26-0647
and
#26-0648
April 6, 2026
On April 4, the Wildlife Center admitted the second and third Black Bear cubs of 2026—two young males found on a golf course in Russell County.
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Black Bear Cub
#26-0312
April 1, 2026
Update
During the past week, Black Bear cub #26-0312 has continued to gain weight and is becoming more curious of her surroundings.
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about Black Bear Cub #26-0312: April 1, 2026 Update
Bobcat
#25-3628
March 27, 2026
Update
After 196 days of care at the Center, Bobcat #25-3628 was successfully released back to the wild!
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about Bobcat #25-3628: March 27, 2026 Update
Patient of the Week: Allegheny Woodrat
#26-0283
March 25, 2026
After being treated for a botfly-related wound, an Allegheny Woodrat was transferred to North Carolina to support ongoing conservation and research efforts. Read more about her story!
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