Apr 1, 2020

Wildlife Center Procedures during COVID-19

Please call ahead if you think you have found wildlife that needs help.

Due to an unexpected dramatic increase in wild patients, combined with staffing restrictions due to COVID-19, the Wildlife Center is regrettably not currently able to take in any additional mammal patients at this time. This will allow us to continue to provide quality care to our current hospital patients. We are also unable to return phone calls regarding mammal species. We will continue to be able to provide care for native bird species, reptiles and amphibians.

If you need additional assistance with a wild mammal, please contact the DNR Call Center at 1-888-936-7463.

For the safety of all involved, we have made some changes to the animal admission process in order to better maintain recommended social distancing. Please follow the steps here to learn how we can help. Procedures have been updated for COVID-19.

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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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Aug 3rd, 2026

Farly's Journey from FIP to Family

Your support gave Farly the chance to beat FIP and find a new home!

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Aug 2nd, 2026

DCHS Assists Ridglan Farms Beagle Rescue

Important updates about the Ridglan Farms beagles.

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Jul 23rd, 2026

To Fledge or Not to Fledge

Finding a baby bird on the ground doesn't always mean it needs rescuing. Many healthy fledglings spend time on the ground as a normal part of learning to become independent. Learn more below.

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Jul 23rd, 2026

Day in the Life of Our Wildlife Interns

What does a day at DCHS's Wildlife Center look like? Follow our interns as they gain hands-on experience caring for and rehabilitating sick, injured, and orphaned native wildlife.

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Jul 23rd, 2026

How You Can Help Migrating Birds

Help birds have a safer migration! Learn simple, bird-friendly actions you can take this fall to protect birds migrating in Wisconsin.

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