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

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WILD-ONe

WCV’s free online medical record system allows standardized information to be recorded on each patient and assists rehabilitators with patient management.

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What's New

May 20, 2013

The Wildlife Center of Virginia is currently caring for 16 Black Bear cubs.

June 19, 2013

Black Bear cub #13-1266 was successfully captured this morning after Dr. Rich, the Center’s veterinary fellow, darted the cub when it was in a tree.

June 19, 2013

After a period of observation and an additional weight-check, the veterinary staff believe that the fractured tooth of Black Bear yearling #13-0420 is bothering the bear.

Critter Corner

Learn about the Wildlife Center’s current patients and success stories.

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Critter Cams

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Summer 2013 Open Houses

The Wildlife Center of Virginia has scheduled three open houses for Summer 2013.  These are rare opportunities to see the inner workings of the nation’s premier wildlife hospital, as well as meet some of the wildlife that serve as the Center’s education ambassadors.

Join Us!

There are many exciting summer events on the Wildlife Center's calendar that are all open to the public.  We hope you can join us!

Black Bear season

The Wildlife Center is currently caring for 17 Black Bears -- 16 cubs and one yearling.  Tune into the Critter Cam to see the bears!

Tracking Bald Eagle NX

Where is she now? Learn more about NX's travels since her May 16, 2012 release at Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge

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