We give mother nature a helping hand by raising and rehabilitating orphaned and injured wildlife so they may be released back to the wild. Our 27-acre site includes a state-of-the-art animal care facility as well as sophisticated enclosures, allowing us to care for–and successfully release–more injured and orphaned animals.
Our Mission: Rescue, Rehabilitate, and Release
Our work is not possible without your support.
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What’s New
🦅 Em, our Bald Eagle, is starting to learn how to discern colors by picking up colored rings! Eagles, like most birds, have exceptional color vision—even seeing ultraviolet light. This training also helps us monitor Em`s health! Tracking his eagerness to bend down and pick up rings helps us more effectively manage his arthritis.✨ #BaldEagle #BirdTraining #WildlifeCare #AnimalAmbassador
Porcupine sploot! #PorkyThePorcupine #PricklyPal #porcupine #nature
Thank you to everyone who joined our 2024 Wild Wonder Learning Series! 🎉 We wrapped up our in-person events last night with an amazing talk from the League to Save Lake Tahoe #KeepTahoeBlue. 🌊💙 Check out our story to see some special guests! 👀 Stay tuned for our virtual talks coming up in late October and November, and we can`t wait to welcome you back next summer for our 2025 Wild Wonder Learning Series! 🌿🦅 #WildWonder #LakeTahoe #NatureEducation
🦅 Did you know falcons are more closely related to parrots than to hawks? Like their colorful, vocal relatives, falcons can be quite chatty—and Ozzy, our American Kestrel, is no exception! He had plenty to say this morning! 🎤✨ #FalconFacts #AmericanKestrel #WildlifeAmbassador
🌊 Join us for another Wild Wonders program on Wednesday, September 25th at 6 PM!
We`ll have an informative discussion with the League to Save Lake Tahoe (#KeepTahoeBlue) about the challenges facing Lake Tahoe, the innovative solutions being implemented to protect it, and how wildlife fits into the big picture. Don’t miss this insightful event! 🌲✨
Free Admission, but donations are greatly appreciated. All donations support our wildlife hospital.
🪑 Bring camp chairs
❄️ Don’t forget to bring warm clothes or blankets (event is outside if weather permits)
📍 Location: 1551 Al Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe
🚗 Limited parking – please carpool or bike
🐶 No dogs, please
Seating is limited, so arrive early!
Learn more on our website (link in bio!)
#WildlifeConservation #LakeTahoe
🐞 Bugs might be tiny, but they can still be cute and fuzzy like the Pandora Pinemoth! 🐝
Join us at our Wild Wonders program on Sunday, September 15th at 2 PM to explore the fascinating world of insect diversity. Discover why conserving our smallest wildlife is so important with Dr. Matt Forister from the University of Nevada, Reno. Don`t miss out on this buzzworthy event! 🌿✨
Free Admission, but donations are greatly appreciated. All donations support our wildlife hospital.
🪑 Bring camp chairs
❄️ Don’t forget to bring warm clothes or blankets (event is outside if weather permits)
📍 Location: 1551 Al Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe
🚗 Limited parking – please carpool or bike
🐶 No dogs, please
Seating is limited, so arrive early!
Photo: Grand Canyon National Park, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
#InsectLove #WildlifeConservation #WildWonders #TINS
🦅 Sunshine & Preening with Phoenix 🦅
Our ambassador Red-tailed Hawk, Phoenix, is soaking up the sun and enjoying a little self-care on the glove today. ☀️💫
#RedTailedHawk #RaptorLife #LTWC #BirdsofPrey #WildlifeAmbassador
🦅 Sometimes enrichment is simple! Tearing up large pieces of food is an important natural behavior for raptors. As you can see, Em is thrilled with his gigantic carp head today! We just balance it out with smaller meals on other days to keep him healthy. 🐟✨
#RaptorEnrichment #WildlifeCare #BirdsOfPrey
🚨 Program Update: Wild Wonders Postponed 🚨 Due to challenges from the #DavisFire, our guest speaker can’t make it this Sunday. But no worries—we`re rescheduled for next Sunday, September 22nd at 2 PM! 🦅🌿 Mark your calendars, and we’ll see you then!
#Wildlife #NatureLovers #LTWC #EventUpdate
Check out the caption to learn more!
Did you know porcupines have multiple distinct layers of fur?
🦔 Guard Hairs: These long, dark-to-light hairs make them look larger and more intimidating but aren`t sharp like quills.
🦔 Quills: North American porcupines have about 30,000 quills, shorter than the guard hairs, with light bases and dark tips.
🦔 Winter Coat: A dense layer of soft fur keeps them warm during the colder months. In spring, they shed this coat, making their quills more visible. As the weather cools, they start regrowing that thick, plush fur. Apparently, Porky is ready for fall!
#WildlifeFacts #Porcupines
🔥 Living in or visiting Tahoe during fire season? Stay informed on Wildfire Safety!
Join us for our Wild Wonders program on Wednesday, September 11th at 6 PM. Danny Shaw and Kelsey Elliot from the Great Basin Institute will share essential tips to keep you and your loved ones safe. Don`t miss it! 🌲🚒
Free Admission, but donations are greatly appreciated. All donations support our wildlife hospital.
🪑 Bring camp chairs
📍 Location: 1551 Al Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe
🚗 Limited parking – please carpool or bike
🐶 No dogs, please
Seating is limited, so arrive early!
Learn more on our website (link in bio!)
Photo: National Interagency Fire Center, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
#WildfireSafety #TahoeLife #WildWonders #TINS
The excitement is building! In just 3 days, we`ll be gathering at the beautiful Landing Tahoe Resort & Spa for our biggest night of the year—Wild & Free 🎉.
Whether you`re already a wildlife warrior or just curious to see how we work our magic, this night is all about celebrating and supporting the incredible animals we rescue, rehabilitate, and release back into the wild. 🦅🦊
Haven’t grabbed your tickets yet? No worries, there’s still time to join us! 🎟️ But don’t wait too long—we’re almost SOLD OUT! Visit the link in our bio to learn more!
Every ticket helps save lives, and we couldn’t do it without YOU. 💚
🌍 Today is International Vulture Awareness Day!
Did you know that the scientific name of the Turkey Vulture, Cathartes aura, means "golden purifier"? These incredible birds play a vital role in cleaning our ecosystems by scavenging carcasses and preventing the spread of diseases like rabies. Sadly vultures are one of the most endangered groups of birds. Keep vultures safe and our ecosystems clean—avoid using lead shot when hunting! 🦅✨ #VultureAwareness #TurkeyVulture #Conservation
🍽️ Oz, our American Kestrel ambassador, is savoring a big food reward from the lure! The lure is a key tool for ending sessions and, in emergencies, recalling a lost bird—though we hope it never comes to that! 🦅✨ #AmericanKestrel #BirdTraining #WildlifeAmbassador
Happy National Wildlife Day! 🌿 Today, we celebrate the incredible creatures that make our world wild and wonderful. 🐻🐦🦊 What better way to honor them than by joining us at our biggest event of the year—Wild & Free!
By attending, you’ll be supporting our life-saving rehabilitation efforts for wildlife in need and helping protect the natural world we all share. 🌍 Tickets are still available, so grab yours and be part of something truly impactful. Link in the Bio! 🎟️
The countdown is on! Our Wild & Free event is almost here, and tickets are nearly gone! This is one of your last chances to join us for an unforgettable evening.
📅 Date: Tuesday, September 10th, 2024
📍 Location: Landing Tahoe Resort & Spa
This year’s event features a thrilling live auction and our first in-person silent auction with amazing items, including:
🏨 Night stays at Coachmen Hotel & Edgewood Hotel
🌊 Tandem parasailing adventures
📜 Estate planning certificates
🚣 Kayak & bike rentals
…and so much more!
All proceeds support our wildlife rescue and rehab, plus our nature education programs 🦉🐻
Don`t miss out! Link in the bio to purchase your tickets!!
☀️ Phoenix, our Red-tailed Hawk ambassador, enjoys strolling in the sunshine! Watch him shake out his feathers and followed by a cute tail wiggle—a behavior known as a "rouse." It’s a sign of calm and comfort in many bird species! 🦅✨ #RedTailedHawk #BirdBehavior #WildlifeAmbassador
🐾 Kick off September with our Wild Wonders program at LTWC on Sunday, September 1st at 2 PM!
Learn how we work with our animal ambassadors and master the basics of choice-based training. The best part? You can use these tips with your pets—and even people! 🐶✨
Free Admission, but donations are greatly appreciated. All donations support our wildlife hospital.
🪑 Bring camp chairs
📍 Location: 1551 Al Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe
🚗 Limited parking – please carpool or bike
🐶 No dogs, please
Seating is limited, so arrive early!
#WildWonders #AnimalTraining #PetLovers
🌸 Enrichment time! Our ambassador raptors, like Tippi the American Kestrel, love paper flowers with hidden treats. It’s a fun way for her to practice natural behaviors like ripping and shredding! 🦅✨
#RaptorEnrichment #KestrelLove #WildlifeAmbassador
Do you see how Porky eats her carrot? Very mindful.. very cutesy.. very demure. She’s not like the other porcupines.
#wildlife #porcupine #animal #wild
Coexisting
Living with Wildlife in the Tahoe Basin
The Lake Tahoe region is known as being one of the most beautiful places on earth, known for its stunning natural splendor. It’s no surprise that so many people chose to live and visit here! Wildlife are a fundamental part of our region’s environment, and knowing that we are sharing the area with so many beautiful animals is part of what makes this area so special for many of us. Yet, sharing our space with wildlife can bring its own set of challenges. Our bears are adept at getting human food from trash containers, woodpeckers can become house-peckers, and your dog may just come home with a face full of quills if she gets too close to a porcupine. Click below to learn more about the most common human-wildlife conflicts in our area and what you can do to avoid or address these issues yourself.
