Northern Colorado Wildlife Center

Join us on Tuesday, May 5th at Justine’s Pizza for a fun and easy way to support wildlife in our community. Whether you dine in or carry out, 20% of the evening’s proceeds will go directly to Northern Colorado Wildlife Center. It’s a simple way to enjoy a great meal while helping provide care, treatment, and second chances for injured and orphaned wildlife. Bring your friends, bring your appetite, and help us turn pizza into impact. We hope to see you there. #NoCoWildlifeCenter #PizzaForACause #SupportLocal #WildlifeRehab #Loveland

It’s Wish List Wednesday—and these everyday items make a big difference for the wildlife in our care. 💚 From laundry detergent and disinfectant to fresh greens and formula, these supplies help us provide clean, safe, and consistent care to every animal that comes through our doors. As baby season ramps up, we’re going through these items faster than ever. If you’d like to support in a hands-on way, you can shop our Amazon wish list here: https://a.co/0bc0PBbs You can also drop off items in person at: Northern Colorado Wildlife Center 2637 Midpoint Drive, Suite E Fort Collins, CO 80525 Any day from 8 AM to 5 PM Every item donated helps us say “yes” to the next animal in need. Thank you for supporting wildlife care in such a meaningful way. 💚 #NoCoWildlifeCenter #WishListWednesday #WildlifeRehab #SupportWildlife #ColoradoWildlife

Join us for our Earth Day Baby Shower & Open House at Northern Colorado Wildlife Center! Spring is our busiest season, and our team is already caring for an influx of baby wildlife from tiny cottontails and squirrels to songbirds and more. These fragile patients rely on round-the-clock care, and this event is a chance to celebrate them while supporting the work that makes their recovery possible! Stop by the center to: - Get a glimpse into our daily wildlife rehabilitation work - Meet our team of licensed wildlife rehabilitators - Enjoy ambassador animal meet-and-greets - Connect with others who care about wildlife in our community - Enjoy light refreshments We’re also hosting a supply drive to help us keep up with the demands of baby season. Items like paper towels, formula, toilet paper, and other care essentials directly support the animals currently in our care.  Whether you bring a donation or simply come to learn and connect, your support helps give these anim...

We’re just days away from our Baby Bash Benefit Concert, and we’d love to invite you to join us! This Friday from 6:00–8:00 PM at Club Tico in Fort Collins, we’ll be hosting a fun, high-energy evening featuring live music, dancing, and a silent auction — all in support of the animals coming into our care during the busiest time of year. Spring means hundreds of orphaned and injured animals arriving in need of care, and events like this help make that work possible. If you’re looking for a great way to spend your Friday night while making a real difference for wildlife, we hope to see you there. 🎟️ Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/34fuyjdy⁠ Thank you to everyone who has supported this event; we can’t wait to celebrate with you! . . #WildlifeRehabilitation #FortCollins #NoCoEvents #SupportWildlife #CommunityEvent

The quickest way to make our day. 💚 We received the sweetest letter from some kids thanking us for saving wildlife, and honestly… it made our whole team smile! It’s easy to get caught up in the busy, sometimes hard parts of this work, but moments like this remind us exactly why we do what we do. Knowing that young people are watching, learning, and caring about wildlife in this way means everything to us. To these amazing kids—thank you! Your kindness, your words, and your support truly mean more than you know. And to our community, thank you for helping make this work possible. You’re part of every life we’re able to help. 💚 . . #NOCOwildlifecenter #wildliferehab #communityimpact #nextgeneration #wildlifeconservation

March is Women’s History Month — and we’re proud to celebrate as a women-led nonprofit organization serving wildlife and our community. At Northern Colorado Wildlife Center, women are leading on the frontlines of wildlife medicine, rehabilitation, education, conservation research, and nonprofit leadership. From late-night feedings and critical medical cases to policy conversations and community outreach, women are helping shape the future of wildlife care in Colorado. Wildlife rehabilitation is demanding, science-based, and deeply mission-driven work. This month, we celebrate the strength, expertise, resilience, and compassion of the women who power this organization — and the countless women in conservation whose leadership often goes unseen. If you’d like to help empower the work these incredible women are doing each and every day of the year, donations can be made at: https://www.coloradogives.org/donate/Nocowildlife⁠ You can also mail or drop off a gift at: Northern Col...

This American mink now has a second chance at life — and we’re working to fully fund his rehabilitation! Our goal is to raise $1,000 to cover everything he’ll need while he’s with us: species-appropriate food, fresh water, veterinary care, safe housing, enrichment, and the daily hands-on support that gives him the best chance at returning to the wild. Mink are intelligent, high-energy, semi-aquatic animals. Their care is specialized, and we’re committed to giving him not just the basics, but the level of care he truly deserves. Would you consider chipping in to help us reach this goal? Every gift, no matter the size, moves us closer to fully funding his recovery. You can donate online at www.nocowildlife.org⁠ Or mail a gift to: 2637 Midpoint Drive, Suite E Fort Collins, CO 80525 Together, we can turn one rescue into one successful release. 💚 . . #WildlifeRehab #AmericanMink #ColoradoWildlife #WildlifeRescue #Nocowildlifecenter 

Looking for a birthday party that’s unforgettable, meaningful, and a little bit wild? 🐾🎉 Celebrate your child’s big day at Northern Colorado Wildlife Center with a hands-on, wildlife-themed party experience! Our Wild Birthday Parties include live ambassador animals, interactive education, crafts, and a dedicated party host to make the day seamless and fun. ✨ Perfect for all ages ✨ Available 6 days a week ✨ Choose from 3 customizable party packages It’s a celebration your child will never forget, and one that supports wildlife rehabilitation and education in our community! Ready to book your wild party?  Visit: https://www.nocowildlife.org/wild-birthday-parties⁠ Let’s make their next birthday a little wilder! . . #Birthday #NoCoWildlifeCenter #Community #WildlifeRehab #FortCollins

Looking to make a meaningful impact in our community this spring?  Our upcoming benefit concert is just around the corner, and we’re inviting local businesses, organizations, and community leaders to join us as sponsors for one of our most heartwarming (and fun!) events of the year. This concert directly supports the lifesaving care of injured, orphaned, and sick baby wildlife during our busiest season. From tiny songbirds and bats to neonatal squirrels and rabbits, your sponsorship helps keep incubators warm, formula stocked, and our wildlife hospital fully staffed when these little ones need us most. Community Sponsor – $500 Includes event signage recognition, a verbal shout-out, marketing integration, and complimentary tickets. Headliner Sponsor – $2,500 Includes all Community Sponsor benefits plus a private hospital tour, newsletter recognition, a wall-hanging appreciation plaque, and additional tickets. Sponsoring this benefit concert is more than brand visibility,...

Last month, our team admitted a bat we initially believed to be one of Colorado’s more common species. But during her exam, our staff and supporters noticed subtle physical traits that didn’t quite add up. Rather than assuming, we looked closer. After collaborating with CSU’s bat biologists, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, and other bat experts, she was confirmed to be an evening bat — marking the first known record in northern Colorado and only the fourth documented in the entire state. Evening bats are typically found in the southeastern and central United States, which makes her presence here especially rare. While we don’t yet know exactly why she appeared in this region, possibilities include natural dispersal, shifting habitat conditions, broader environmental changes, or even an existing colony that has simply gone undocumented. Wildlife rehabilitation centers are often on the front lines of detecting changes in species distribution. Careful intake, strong...

A huge thank you to one of our incredible supporters for sending much-needed supplies from our wishlist to our wildlife hospital! These gifts go straight to work supporting injured, orphaned, and ill wildlife in our care—from daily husbandry needs to critical medical support. Wishlist donations like this make an immediate, tangible difference, helping our team stay prepared and focused on what matters most: saving lives. If you’d like to follow this hero’s lead and send a gift to support wildlife care, you can view our wishlist here: https://a.co/0bc0PBbs We’re so grateful for the generosity of our community and for everyone who chooses to support wildlife in such a meaningful way. Thank you for being part of this mission. . . #Colorado #WildlifeRehab #CoexistWithWildlife #NorthernColoradoWildlifeCenter #Wild 

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...

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

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

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! 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.

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...

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

We’re excited to officially launch our newest NCWC t-shirt design! This design celebrates one of the animals we know and love best, while directly supporting the lifesaving work happening at Northern Colorado Wildlife Center every single day. The design is available in multiple styles and colors, making it easy to find one that fits your style, and starts at $25.99. Every purchase helps fund wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and education across Colorado, from emergency medical care to long-term recovery and release. Wearing your support helps spark conversations about coexistence and reminds others that wildlife needs advocates, too. Thank you for repping wildlife, supporting local conservation, and helping us continue this important work. Get yours here: https://www.bonfire.com/store/northern-colorado-wildlife-center/ . . . #tshirt #fundraiser #wildliferehabilitation #animalrescue #squirrel 

Happy Wishlist Wednesday 💚 Keeping a wildlife hospital clean isn’t optional — it’s lifesaving. Disinfectants like Rescue and Chlorhexidine are used every single day at our center to prevent the spread of disease and protect vulnerable patients as they heal. From tiny songbirds to reptiles and mammals, a clean environment is critical to every recovery story. If you’re looking for an easy way to make an immediate impact, these items are currently at the top of our wishlist and can be shipped directly to us through Chewy or Amazon. Wishlist here: https://a.co/2XODgLa Even one bottle makes a difference! Thank you for helping us keep our wildlife hospital safe, healthy, and ready for every animal who needs us. 💚 . . #WishlistWednesday #Disinfectant #Hospital #Chlorhexidine #Rescue