If you are curious about some of the myths regarding wildlife, please take our fact or fiction quiz and see how many you can get right! We hope that everyone learns something from our fun… Read More >
Do you love coloring? Do you love our Ambassador animals? Well we all know the answer to the second question is yes! Please enjoy the link to some coloring pages of our lovely Ambassador animals,… Read More >
Recently, a juvenile eastern cottontail was brought in to the Wildlife Medical Clinic after being picked up by a community member’s dog. While they’re man’s best friend, excited dogs can end up injuring wild animals…. Read More >
After months of anticipation our animals have finally been able to enjoy their new residence! This home was built with our animal ambassador’s needs in mind.
As you all may know, class is back in session at the University of Illinois and with that, our student volunteers are back and ready to help! The clinic, however, looks very different for our… Read More >
We take in so many interesting patients throughout our time in the Wildlife Medical Clinic and we try to share as much as we possibly can with the public. Despite these intentions, it is sometimes… Read More >
Most of the patients we see in the Wildlife Medical Clinic are suffering from a common abnormality in addition to any illness or injury they have: dehydration. While dehydration might not sound that harmful, it… Read More >
On June 10, 2020, a juvenile Canada goose presented to the clinic after being abandoned by the rest of its flock. Upon first examination, we noted he was lethargic, had a few superficial scabs on… Read More >
Every summer, the Wildlife Medical Clinic student volunteer base leave campus for their own adventures and learning opportunities. With the summer being our busiest season, we still have plenty of animals to take care of… Read More >