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It's Official, January 2026 was Northern Colorado Wildlife Center's Busiest January on Record!

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January 2026 was officially our busiest January yet! Since January 1st 2026, our team has admitted 87 wildlife patients, including songbirds, bats, snow geese, crows, rabbits, squirrels, and more. These animals arrived sick, injured, displaced, or orphaned and in urgent need of care. Even in what is typically considered a slower season, we’re admitting multiple animals every single day. Behind the scenes, this level of response comes with significant and ongoing costs. From food, diagnostics, and medical supplies to biohazard handling, disinfectants, recovery space, and skilled and licensed rehabilitator labor, our team is working daily to ensure every patient receives the care they need to recover. We are deeply grateful to our staff, volunteers, referral partners, and supporters who make this lifesaving work possible. If you’d like to help us continue meeting this growing need, donations can be made online at www.nocowildlife.org. Donations can also be mailed or dropped o...

Book a Program Today with Northern Colorado Wildlife Center

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Looking for a memorable, hands-on way to connect people with wildlife and the natural world? Our environmental education programs are interactive, engaging, and thoughtfully tailored to the age and interests of your audience. From classrooms and community groups to corporate teams, HOAs, and assisted living facilities, each program is designed to spark curiosity, build understanding, and leave participants with a deeper appreciation for the wildlife we share our spaces with. Many of our programs feature live ambassador animals and real-world stories from the field, creating an experience that’s both educational and unforgettable. Whether you’re hoping to inspire young learners, encourage coexistence, or simply bring something truly unique to your group, we’d love to be part of it. Programs are now booking. Learn more and reserve a date at www.nocowildlife.org/education-programs . . #FortCollins #Education #Community #STEM #Animallover

Call for Sponsors!

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Northern Colorado Wildlife Center is hosting our Baby Bash Benefit Concert on April 10th at Club Tico to raise critical funds for our wildlife nursery, where thousands of orphaned animals receive formula, warm incubators, and hands-on care each year. We are currently seeking mission-aligned business sponsors to help make this event possible while gaining meaningful community visibility and recognition. Sponsorship is a powerful way to support local wildlife, connect with an engaged audience, and be part of a fun, high-impact community event. Businesses interested in sponsoring or learning more, including those seeking custom-priced sponsorship packages, are encouraged to contact us at 970-283-7822 or info@nocowildlife.org. . . #music #sponsorship #Wildliferehab #Colorado #FortCollins

Baby Snapping Turtle Update!

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Our baby snapping turtles are growing stronger every day! They’re practicing their camouflage skills, settling into their habitats, and continuing to eat like crazy as they build the strength they’ll need to thrive in the wild. Along with all that growth, they’re receiving daily hands-on care and ongoing veterinary oversight to ensure they stay healthy and on track for a successful release. Right now, we’re running a $1,000 baby turtle sponsorship fundraiser, and we’re hoping to find a few more turtle heroes willing to help cover their next meals and several months of care. Each $1,000 donor earns the naming rights to one of these hatchlings, along with a symbolic adoption certificate and an invitation to their spring release. If you’d like to help support these turtles, you can make a tax-deductible donation at: https://www.coloradogives.org/donate/Nocowildlife You can also mail or drop off a gift to our center at: Northern Colorado Wildlife Center 2637 Midpoint Drive, Sui...

Wondering how you can support Northern Colorado Wildlife Center? We make it easy!

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Wondering how you can support Northern Colorado Wildlife Center? We make it easy! We accept multiple forms of donation, so you can give in the way that works best for you—online, in person, or by mail. Every gift, no matter the size or method, directly supports the care of injured, orphaned, and ill wildlife across Northern Colorado. Your generosity fuels lifesaving medical care, daily husbandry, education, and conservation work. Thank you for being part of this mission and for helping wildlife when they need it most.

Bring Wildlife Conservation to Life: Book Tallon Nightwalker as Your Next Guest Speaker

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Looking to hire a guest speaker who can educate, inspire, and truly connect your audience to wildlife and conservation? Meet Tallon Nightwalker, founder of Northern Colorado Wildlife Center and an award-winning wildlife conservation professional with more than 25 years of hands-on experience in wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and education. Tallon brings audiences behind the scenes of a working wildlife hospital, blending real-world stories from the field with practical guidance, science-based education, and meaningful conversations about coexistence, conservation careers, and preventing human–wildlife conflict. From learning how to safely help injured or orphaned animals to understanding what sustainability really looks like in care-based professions, Tallon’s presentations are engaging, informative, and grounded in lived experience. Audiences leave with actionable knowledge, a clearer understanding of wildlife rehabilitation, and a deeper appreciation for the natural wor...

Today is Wishlist Wednesday! Let's Help Some Animals to Celebrate!

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It’s Wishlist Wednesday, and today we’re asking for help stocking one of the most critical supplies in our wildlife hospital: formula powder. During baby season, orphaned wildlife arrive hungry, fragile, and completely dependent on specialized milk replacers to survive. From tiny squirrels and rabbits to other young mammals, the right formula at the right time can truly mean the difference between life and death. These products are species-specific, time-sensitive, and used daily by our team during intensive care. If you’re looking for a simple way to make an immediate impact, purchasing an item from our wishlist is one of the most direct ways to help. Every container goes straight into patient care and helps us be ready when the next baby arrives. You can shop our wishlist here: https://a.co/2XODgLa (Link also in our linktree) Thank you for helping us care for the most vulnerable wildlife in our community. . . . #wildlife #wishlistwednesday #animalrescue #formula #wishlist