Where does wildlife go when it gets sick?

N.C. Wildlife Centers

Rescued Osprey, Photo from Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter

 

We have many centers across the state that rehabilitate injured wildlife. Some of these centers have outreach programs to educate school groups and the public about their mission and North Carolina wildlife. Here are a few below:

 

Carolina Raptor Center, Huntersville

Get up close and personal with live raptors such as hawks, falcons, owls, and vultures. The Carolina Raptor Center dedicates their mission to the conservation of birds of prey through education, research and rehabilitation of injured and orphaned raptors. They reach over 40,000 school kids per year and have special events geared towards families throughout the year.

 

Upcoming Events: The third Thursday of every month, they will have Coffee Talks from 7pm-8:30pm for families to learn about environmental education topics and participate in art activities.

 





The Piedmont Wildlife Center, Durham

If you ever run across an injured or orphaned wild animal and you live near the Triangle, call the Piedmont Wildlife Center. They have a network of home wildlife rehabilitators and veterinarians to get the animal the help it needs. In addition, they also over environmental education programs to school groups and the public. Check out their day camps offered to kids ages 4-14!

  

Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter, Newport

 

Photo from Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter

If you find an injured wild animal and you live near the coast, call the Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter, a rehabilitation and education center. The goal is to rehabilitate animals to then be released back into the wild. Unfortunately, some animals are injured in such a way that they would no longer be able to survive in the wild. These animals become "education ambassadors" for the center. The center offers school based meet the animal programs. The facilities include walking trails and a hands-on classroom.

 

Noteworthy: Paul Rudershausen is currently peddling his way on a transcontinental bike ride across America in support of the Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter. Follow his journey here.