Read below to learn about our current ambassador animals and what they have been up to this summer. Written by Lydia, Wildlife Ambassador Care Coordinator and current vet student- Class of 2027.
Want to test your skills and see how much you know about our ambassador animals? Try out this crossword puzzle and put your knowledge to the test! Or see how many ambassador names you can… Read More >
Every year, during the summer, the Wildlife Medical Clinic receives numerous calls about white-tailed deer fawns. These fawns are found in many different situations, such as lying in a yard close to people’s homes or… Read More >
Have you ever been walking along on a sunny day in the spring, going to visit your family, perhaps, when suddenly, you find yourself ankle deep in cement? Or quicksand? Maybe molasses? If you answered… Read More >
I have wanted to volunteer with the Wildlife Medical Clinic (WMC) since being accepted into the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. My goal is to become a zoo veterinarian, and volunteering in the… Read More >
Our wonderful student managers have one of the most important roles in the Wildlife Medical Clinic (WMC). They are the eyes on the floor that keep track of every single patient that comes through the… Read More >
At the Wildlife Medical Clinic, students are the doctors. Under the guidance of our faculty and staff, students learn to formulate treatment plans, work up procedure details, and be closely involved with their patients’ day-to-day… Read More >
What do Spiderman, Iron Man, Wonder Woman, and the Veterinary Student all have in common? They are all heroes. Ever since I was a child, I have dreamt of becoming a superhero. I pictured myself… Read More >
Where can we find different wildlife species? Print out this activity and place these animals in their homes! Feel free to share your fully colored masterpieces with us on Facebook by tagging us at ‘Wildlife… Read More >
The season of spring is known for a couple of aspects. It’s the time when flowers bloom, people begin to venture outside and wildlife give birth and raise their young. Being a mom in the… Read More >
