A hospital for native wild animals
Teaching the world to care about, and care for, wildlife and the environment
Latest News
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Wildlife Center and Buddy Featured on Life in the Heart Land
The Wildlife Center was featured on VPM’s award-winning documentary series, Life in the Heartland — watch the episode now!
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Collecting Nuts for Wildlife
Want to help us feed our patients this fall and winter? We’re looking for donations of cleaned acorns, chestnuts, and hickory nuts!
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Dr. Karra to the Rescue Book Tour
Join us at one of the stops on our three-day book tour celebrating our newest children’s book, Dr. Karra to the Rescue!
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Back-to-School Special: Academic-year sponsorships are half off!
Bring wildlife into the classroom! Academic-year *Caring for Critters* sponsorships are half off through September 21 at 12 noon — purchase one for your classroom or gift one to a classroom. We’ll even find a classroom for you!
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Saying Goodbye to Clifford the Cornsnake
On September 9, Center staff made the difficult decision to humanely euthanize Clifford the Cornsnake due to growing concerns for his quality of life.
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Wildlife Center Welcomes Apex Clean Energy as Corporate Partner
The Wildlife Center of Virginia is pleased to welcome Apex Clean Energy as a new corporate partner, supporting the Center’s work to care for wildlife and the environment.
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Bald Eagle Released at Mason Neck State Park
On September 3, Bald Eagle #26-2307 was successfully released back to the wild at Mason Neck State Park.
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Bald Eagle Released at Chippokes State Park
On Thursday, August 20, Bald Eagle #26-1644 was successfully released back to the wild at Chippokes State Park.
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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
Learn More
Follow the progress of recent patients, or view our three live “Critter Cams” for an inside look at our patients and ambassadors.
Find out more about our streamed or in-person education programming, sharing lessons learned from our wild animal patients.
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 premier 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:
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.
Patient Spotlight
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Black Bear Cubs of 2026
As the weather has gotten cooler, the cubs have entered an important time of year for their development: hyperphagia!
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Bobcat #26-3631
On August 24, the Center admitted a Bobcat kitten from Rockbridge County after she was found injured in the middle of the road.
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Bobcats #26-3064 and #26-3309
During an early-morning check the following day, rehabilitation staff were unable to locate Bobcat #26-3309 in her enclosure. Staff immediately began a thorough search of the enclosure and surrounding property.
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Black Bear Cub #26-1372
During the past two weeks, Black Bear cub #26-1372 has shown significant improvement, but staff are concerned that she may have visual impairment.
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