The Wildlife Center of Virginia is a hospital for native wild animals, teaching the world to care about, and care for, wildlife and the environment

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March 26, 2024

Mallard #24-0204 has been successfully released back into the wild!

March 22, 2024

During mid-March, Public Affairs Manager Alex Wehrung paid a visit to the WHSV-3 studio in Harrisonburg with Oliver, one of the Center's non-releasable education ambassadors.

March 21, 2024

Despite many months of treatment and care, Bald Eagle #23-3558 continued to have a right wing droop, and recent radiographs showed permanent changes to the eagle's right elbow joint.

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This Black Bear cub's den was located directly in the path of a brush fire, causing his mother to flee the area. Firefighters who were battling the blaze heard the cub's cries and were able to rescue him before he had been injured. 

Need Wildlife Assistance?

Do you know what to do if you find a wild animal in need?  We have a variety of advice on our website — read more and give us a call for any wildlife emergency. 

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