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Undergraduate Volunteer Interviews

A majority of the individuals who work in the Wildlife Medical Clinic are current University of Illinois veterinary students. However, a not-enough-talked-about aspect in our clinic is the incredible undergraduate program that allows students hand-on…
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Conservation Themed Holiday Gift Ideas

Haven’t finished all of your holiday shopping yet? There are a ton of fun and thoughtful conservation themed gifts that you can give this season! Here are just a few ideas for gifts that will…
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Christmas Tree Recycling

Did you know that an estimated 6 million real Christmas trees are discarded every year? This iconic holiday decoration can take quite a few years to decompose in the landfill, releasing methane in the process….
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Help Us With Another Record-Breaking Year!

In 2018, the Wildlife Medical Clinic cared for record-breaking 2011 patients with the help of 122 volunteers! We also held 52 public education events, highlighting our 8 ambassador animals. Interested in some other fun numbers?…
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For the Love of all of our Furry Friends

The Wildlife Medical Clinic is sponsored today by Randy and Patricia Rushing in celebration of their beautiful, loving golden retriever, Granger.   May Granger find peace and happiness in the spiritual realm. ❤️❤️ This is the second…
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In Memory of Isabella

Thank you to Randy and Patricia Rushing for sponsoring a day at the Wildlife Medical Clinic.  They chose to sponsor July 21st, in honor of Isabella, their beautiful golden retriever.  The Rushings chose this day…
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Match the Residents!

For those of you who are big fans of our resident animals, its time to put your knowledge to the test! Can you match them with their scientific names? Python regius Haliaeetus leucocephalus Tiliqua scincoides…
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