The Nature Center is home to a few special animals that have been injured or for some reason, cannot survive in the wild. They are accustomed to being handled by staff naturalists and provide learning opportunities about our local wild animals. There are always some animals to see, while others are only available during special weekend programs.

How You Can Help Our Animal Residents:

• Sponsor an animal through our "Adopt an Animal" program!
  Help us provide the special food and care these animals need...and this also makes a great gift for the person who has everything!
  
• Volunteer - Help care for animals by volunteering.

Meet Our Animal Residents:

• Activities and events with animals

Background of Our Resident Birds:

• Skye the Red-shouldered Hawk
• Rocky the Kestrel
• Virginia the Great Horned Owl
• Luna the Barn Owl
• Tanner the Red-tailed Hawk
• Twilight the Western Screech Owl

History of Our Resident Reptiles and Amphibians:

• Gopher Snakes Dragonette, Fred and Jasper
• Speckle and Spartacus the Tiger Salamanders
• Tahoe the Western Pond Turtle
• Bandit the Western Rattlesnake
• Sprite the Garter Snake
• Kingsnakes Bullseye, Ringo and Eddy

Background of Our Resident Mammal:

• Marcie the Marsupial (Opossum)

What to Do if You Find Orphaned or Injured Wildlife:

The Nature Center has these animals by special permit, and is not licensed to accept other orphaned or injured wildlife. If you have found a wild animal that needs care, call the Wildlife Care Association at 916 - 965-9453.