Large portions of Virginia are experiencing low water levels and drought conditions, so the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources is urging caution to those enjoying the outdoors this summer.

Owls, hawks, bobcats, snakes, turtles, opossums and squirrels - the center has admitted more than 1,300 animals so far this year, representing 155 different species.

Through May and July, deer mothers are giving birth to fawns, and since we’re about to enter that season, the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources wanted to remind residents not to interfere and leave the fawns alone.

The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center kicked off its GIVE Roanoke celebrations with the release of a healthy American Beaver back into the wild, the center announced.

Looking to plant some trees or shrubs? Luckily, the Virginia Department of Forestry has brought back Throwing Shade VA!

Virginia Zoo has welcomed three tiny new members to its family, their first Asian small-clawed otter pups!

All proceeds support the Center’s mission of giving wildlife a second chance. The silent auction is now live and is open to the public to bid. You can view the auction here. Only attendees at the event will be eligible to bid on live auction items.

“The bobcats are doing great. They have probably tripled, not quadrupled in size at this point. They’re eating the equivalent of one whole chicken a day … but they’re doing wonderful,” said SWVA Wildlife Center Executive Director Chester Leonard.

The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center has a new addition: a baby beaver kit, making three kits in its care this year.

An elusive creature rarely seen, but most notably heard at dusk in the Blue Ridge Mountains have captured the communities fascination for decades. Two new bobcat kittens just arrived at the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center in Roanoke, bringing their litter now up to three.

A week-old beaver kit has become the newest arrival at the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center in Roanoke. Center president Sabrina Garvin received a call from a pair of canoeists who found the little beaver this weekend in the Sandy River Reservoir.

The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center has welcomed its first bobcat kitten of 2025. It’s distinct sounds can once again be heard at the Roanoke facility. Watch as 10 News Anchor Rachel Lucas got to feed the kitten rescued in Floyd County.

The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center is excited to announce the arrival of its first bobcat kitten of 2025!

Springtime is in full swing at the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center- and that means they are caring for hundreds of babies, including more than 100 opossums.

Play a round of golf for a good cause. Registration is still open for the annual Birdies Fore Birdies golf tournament.

The Wildlife Center of Virginia announced on Monday that they have released seven of their black bear yearlings back into the wild over the course of April.

A quiet night at home took a surprising turn for a woman in Bedford County this week when she came face to face with a black bear outside her window.

The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center is launching a new recycling initiative called Cans for Critters!

The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center is caring for a very rare and special critter.

Today, the Wildlife Warriors for the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center held their 3rd Annual Baby Shower! The goal of the Baby Shower is to prepare for the spring baby rush, when the Wildlife Hospital expects to admit more than 1,000 injured or orphaned baby wildlife.

The Fort Chiswell Animal Park has been a staple in the Wythe community for over 20 years. Currently, a bill in the Virginia Senate poses a potential threat to their operations, as well as to zoos across the commonwealth.

The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center received its first-ever eastern spotted skunk this week!

Deer overpopulation in urban areas is causing safety concerns and spreading Chronic Wasting Disease, prompting authorities to employ deer culling measures.

A Roanoke County farmer is sounding the alarm after she found dead fish near her home in Salem’s Bradshaw Creek.

People in Virginia may start to see unexpected wildlife visitors venturing into neighborhoods in search of food.

A local fish that has complicated plans for the Mountain Valley Pipeline over the years is no longer at risk of extinction.

It’s almost time for hummingbirds to make a return to the area. They’re already flying into the Carolinas and should be in Southwest Virginia shortly.

Babies are coming to the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center. Every year, there’s an uptick in young animals starting in the spring, and staff need your help preparing for their arrival.

Applications are open for the 2024 Elk Hunt Lottery, according to the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources.

The Coyote Lottery is returning to Bedford County where hunters will compete for cash prizes.

The Lynchburg Police Department is warning residents to keep safety top of mind after bear sightings were reported in the Boonsboro area.

A young bear was euthanized after being rescued from a tree in Downtown Roanoke.

A bear in the backyard was an unexpected visitor for some Star City neighborhoods and nearby Round Hill Elementary.

You may have noticed a lot of fawns, or baby deer, starting to pop up around the area. While your first instinct might be wanting to swoop in and come to their rescue, experts are actually urging that you leave them alone.

It’s that time of year where bears are out and about again, some of them making their way to local neighborhoods.

It’s a sad ending for a rescued black bear cub.

A young Black Bear cub was found on the ground Sunday in Bedford County. The cub was taken to the Wildlife Center of Virginia for treatment.

A return to the wild – that’s the goal for five rescued and orphaned bear cubs staying at the Wildlife Center of Virginia.

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Applications opened on Feb. 1 for the 2023 Elk Hunt Lottery, according to the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources.

Animal observing at a zoo or aquarium are popular activities for many, but some have decided to take it to a new level.

Elk have been reintroduced in Virginia, and after ten years, biologists are calling it a success story.

Two Great-horned owls are returning to the wilderness after their habitat was destroyed.

Radar technology can help determine between what's rain and what's not

From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 9, the zoo will be throwing a giant birthday party to celebrate.

The series focuses on wildlife native to Virginia – especially the rescues that come into the Wildlife Center.

After this mix-up, you should take a bit of extra caution before handling a wild animal.

Experts warn they can be a literal death trap.

The United States Department of Agriculture is on a mission to prevent rabies from spreading in Southwest Virginia.

Though it’s only July, the total number of Florida manatee deaths in 2021 has already reached a higher total than it did in all of 2020, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources gave an update Tuesday regarding the mortality event affecting birds across multiple states.

Some baby birds are safe thanks to a Christiansburg citizen and the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center.

They’re both harness-trained, although Ross is a little more used to it than Chandler, DeMay said. “Tegus are super intelligent animals,” Songer said. Kon Kon, a kookaburraKon Kon (Photo provided by SeaQuest)This 3-year-old male is known for his loud laughs, which the SeaQuest staff adores. They mainly call out to mark their territory, but Kon Kon will do it if he’s excited, too. Songer said Kon Kon will even do a special call when he’s accepting people into his territory, which they love hearing throughout the day.

The Wildlife Center of Virginia has rescued 19 black bear cubs this year and now needs help to make sure they survive. Combined, they eat about 200 pounds of food a day to prepare for the winter; however, the supply of nearly expired produce from grocery stores cannot keep up with demand. “They eat so much as they’re growing, but particularly this time of year in the fall they’re fattening up for the winter, for the lean months when there’s not as much food availability in the wild,” said Alex Wehrung, the center’s outreach coordinator. The Waynesboro-area nonprofit is asking for acorns, black walnuts, hickories and chestnuts, as well as fruits, vegetables and eggs. Instead of a food item, you give financially to help feed these bear cubs.

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – A local wildlife rescue center says someone broke into their facility, cut their security cameras and defaced their property on Friday night. The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke shared an update on their Facebook page on Monday night. According to the center, someone broke onto their property and cut their security cameras. The center also said an animal that was recovering in a cage is now missing after the cage was disturbed. They’re asking anyone with information to call the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries at 1-800-237-5712.