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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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 19 — 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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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