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Sep 3rd, 2026
Healing Their Wings: One Red-Tailed Hawk's Journey Back to the Skies
The story below was presented at Toto's Gala: Together for Good at Monona Terrace on March 20, 2026. This hawk remains in rehabilitation as of September 1. We will update the story as they progress.
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Jul 16th, 2025
School's Out for Summer But Not for Camp WildSide
Camp Counselor Dave and Volunteer Educator Yushi share their perspectives on teaching youth about animal biology and environmental sciences at Camp WildSide.
Jul 15th, 2025
Intern Q&A: Share a Species, Case Special to You
Summer interns share their stories about what they have learned through the first half of the training term and a few impactful patients.
Jun 4th, 2025
Turtles are on the Move!
It's that time of year when turtles move for breeding, food, or to seek out the perfect nesting sites to lay their eggs. As they make this journey, many will risk their lives crossing roadways.
Apr 30th, 2025
Hippity Hop: Baby Bun Season is Here
Rabbits, bunnies, or bun-buns. Eastern cottontails go by many names. Even though they are admitted for treatment throughout the year, it’s officially “baby season” for infant rabbits.
Apr 30th, 2025
Babysitting Babies While Reuniting Owlets
Raptor reuniting brings arborists and DCHS's Wildlife Center staff and volunteers together to return hatchling owls to their nests. But some reunifications take more time than others.
Apr 24th, 2025
Behind the Numbers: Wildlife Reception Statistics
Phone calls and admissions are increasing at the start of spring as the public looks to DCHS's Wildlife Center for professional, expert advice about what to do in all kinds of wildlife situations.