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 Online Auction Now Open!
The Wildlife Center's 2026 online Gala auction closes on Saturday, August 15 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern. Bid wildly!
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Bald Eagle Released at Machicomoco State Park
On Thursday, August 13, Bald Eagle #26-2518 was successfully released back to the wild at Machicomoco State Park.
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World Snake Day 2026!
Each year on July 16, wildlife enthusiasts, educators, and advocates celebrate World Snake Day! Learn how you can celebrate and help protect these misunderstood animals.
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Bald Eagle Released at Chippokes State Park
On July 10, Bald Eagle #26-1805 was successfully released back to the wild at Chippokes State Park. Check out the release photos!
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Summer MegaMatch Extravaganza 2026: Bear Care
Join us on Wednesday, July 8, for our 14th annual MegaMatch. This year's focus is Bear Care! With seven cubs in this year's cohort, most of whom arrived in early spring, the rehabilitation staff have had their hands full.
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Bald Eagle Released at York River State Park
After one month of rehabilitation, Bald Eagle #26-1314 was successfully released back to the wild on June 15.
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Dr. Karra to the Rescue Now Available in the Wildlife Center Shop
A new children's book inspired by real Wildlife Center patients is now available in the online shop—and each copy is signed by Dr. Karra Pierce.
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Introducing Ziggy the Eastern Hog-nosed Snake
Please join us in welcoming Ziggy—the newest member of our ambassador team!
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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
On August 5, the veterinary and rehabilitation teams successfully moved the four Black Bear cubs in LMI to the Center's Bear Complex.
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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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American Black Bear Cubs #26-1500 and #26-1501
Sadly, on May 23, Center staff found Black Bear cub #26-1500 deceased during morning rounds.
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Patient Story: White-tailed Deer Fawn #26-1318
The Wildlife Center admitted its second White-tailed Deer fawn of 2026 after she was found orphaned in downtown Staunton, VA.
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