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Center staff are available to respond to a wide variety of questions concerning wildlife, human-wildlife interactions, and environmental issues. The Center also has a collection of digital images of past and current patients. Contact the outreach staff at 540.942.9453 or edu@wildlifecenter.org
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The Wildlife Center’s Online Benefit Auction Is Now Live!
The public can bid on unique items and experiences while helping provide life-saving care to the Center's patients.
Wildlife Center of Virginia to Release Rehabilitated Bald Eagle at Belle Isle State Park
A rehabilitated Bald Eagle will be released back into the wild at Belle Isle State Park!
Wildlife Center of Virginia Shares Tips for Skunk Mating Season
At this time of year, skunks become far more active in search of mates, increasing the likelihood of encounters with people.
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Wildlife Center News
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Wildlife Center Celebrates Release of Commemorative Eagle Stamp
On May 15, Wildlife Center staff, alongside state and local officials, held an event at the Center to celebrate the release of the U.S. Postal Service Commemorative Eagle Stamp.
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Buddy the Bald Eagle Meets King Charles III
On April 30, the Wildlife Center team—including Buddy the Bald Eagle—participated in King Charles III's state visit.
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As Seen on TV: Lucy
Lucy the Virginia Opossum visited the WHSV and CBS19 news studios to talk about baby Opossum season. Check out the segments!
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As Seen on TV: Elliott
Elliott the Western Hog-nosed Snake visited the WHSV and CBS19 news studios to share his story. Check out the segments!
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As Seen on TV: Emma the Russian Tortoise
On January 27, Director of Outreach Connor Gillespie brought Emma the Russian Tortoise to the CBS19 studio to share her story. Check out the segment!
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As Seen on TV: Wilson, Clover, and Lucy
On December 18, Director of Outreach Connor Gillespie, and Ambassador Program Manager Haley Williamson brought three of the Center's educator ambassadors to share about the Center's Caring for CrittersCBS19 studio. Check out the segments!
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As Seen on TV: Lucy the Virginia Opossum
On November 19, Director of Outreach Connor Gillespie, and Lucy the Virginia Opossum stopped by CBS19 and WHSV to share Lucy's story. Check out the segments!
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As Seen on TV: Allegheny the Central Ratsnake
On October 29, Director of Outreach Connor Gillespie and Allegheny the Central Ratsnake stopped by CBS19 to talk about how spooky season can affect our local wildlife.
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As Seen on TV: Rosalie the Red-tailed Hawk
On September 17, Director of Outreach Connor Gillespie and Rosalie the Red-tailed Hawk stopped by the CBS19 studio to discuss bird migration.
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Wildlife Center Talks Turtle Conservation on Smithsonian Podcast
This summer, the Smithsonian podcast Sidedoor launched a powerful two-part series on turtle conservation—and the Wildlife Center of Virginia is proud to be part of the story.