Community Programs

The Wildlife Medical Clinic offers engaging, age‑appropriate programs designed to teach audiences about wildlife, conservation, and the work of our clinic. Educational visits may include appearances from our ambassador animals, hands‑on materials, and content tailored to your group’s goals.

Ruby Hawk

Ambassador Animals

Our ambassador animals each serve as representatives of their species and help us educate the public about wildlife, conservation, and ecosystem health. Many ambassadors originally arrived as patients but were deemed non‑releasable due to injuries or behavioral challenges preventing survival in the wild. Though they live in captivity and may tolerate people well, they are not pets.

All ambassadors are cared for and transported by our program coordinator and highly trained student volunteers.

Meet Our Ambassador Animals

Program Options


We offer:

  • On‑site programs at the Wildlife Medical Clinic
  • Off‑site programs where our team brings select ambassadors to your location

Programs are tailored based on age group and your goals. Activities can include:

  • Ambassador animal presentations
  • Conservation discussions
  • Interactive elements such as owl pellet/cast exploration (when appropriate)
Two volunteers talk to a group of people about our ambassador animals.

Educational Visit Pricing


Opposum ambassador in presentation for group

Educational visits are supported by donations, which directly fund the care and treatment of our resident ambassador animals and wildlife patients.

School & Non‑Profit Groups

  • $130 clinic donation

Other Groups

  • $225 clinic donation

Additional Fees

  • + $70 per additional hour beyond the first hour

Scheduling

To request your visit, complete the: Request a Visit from the Wildlife Ambassadors Form. Our team will reply within 2–3 business days after submission. We will do our best to accommodate your requested date.

FAQs for Outreach Events

For each program, the specific ambassadors attending will be determined by our staff. We cannot guarantee any specific animals, as selection depends on availability, welfare considerations, training, and program suitability.

Three chicks in manmade nest

Request an Outreach Event

Before you submit

  • Availability varies; allow 2 to 3 business days for reply; ambassadors selected by staff for welfare and suitability.
Request a Visit from a Wildlife Ambassador

Volunteer Opportunities


Join a team caring for wildlife, supporting education ambassadors, or helping with transport.

Junior student manager feeding a baby squirrel with a small syringe.

Student Opportunities

Coming Soon!

A volunteer feeding a baby bird with a syringe.

Other Opportunities

Coming Soon!

Wildlife Medical Clinic
John A. Coyne South Clinic
2100 South Goodwin Avenue
Urbana, IL 61801
217-244-1195