Vida Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center
Success Stories
A Second Chance for a Swainson’s Hawk
This incredible Swainson’s Hawk came to us from MCAS Yuma in critical condition severely emaciated, weak, and unable to stand on her own. Thanks to quick action and compassionate care, she was given the chance she desperately needed. Over the course of two months, our...
Common Loon Rescue
Rescue Story: A Common Loon in Yuma! Last week we received an unusual call, a Common Loon had crash-landed right here in Yuma, AZ. Loons need water to take off and land, and this one was fooled by a road mirage, mistaking the shimmering heat for a lake. When he...
Freedom in Flight: Two American Kestrels Released Back into the Wild
This past week, Vida Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center marked another meaningful milestone with the successful release of two male American kestrels North America’s smallest and most colorful falcons. Both kestrels came to us separately as juveniles, each...
Back to the Night: Two Barn Owls Return to the Wild
The team at Vida Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center celebrated the release of two young barn owls, both of whom came to us as nestlings, fragile and unable to survive on their own. One of the owlets was discovered by Marines stationed at MCAS Yuma, H&HS...
From Nestlings to the Night Sky: The Release of Two Great Horned Owls
At Vida Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center, every patient has a story, and the recent release of two great horned owls marks the end of a remarkable chapter in their journey back to the wild. Both owls came to us as young, downy nestlings, each under...
Rising with the Wind: The Story of a Resilient Red-Tailed Hawk
In the peak of summer, when desert temperatures soared above 110 degrees, we received a call about a young red-tailed hawk found grounded and struggling in the heat. He was weak, panting, and dangerously dehydrated, his feathers ruffled and eyes dull. The intense sun...
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At Vida Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center, we are dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing injured and orphaned wildlife, while also providing educational programs that inspire future generations to appreciate and protect nature. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we rely entirely on the generosity of donors like you to continue our vital work. Your donation is not only a gift to the animals in our care, but it is also an investment in conservation, education, and a better future for wildlife.
Every dollar you contribute goes directly toward providing food, medical treatment, shelter, and enrichment for the animals we rehabilitate. It also helps us expand our educational outreach, ensuring that children and community members gain a deeper understanding of the importance of protecting our local wildlife. Your support allows us to maintain and improve our facilities, purchase necessary medical supplies, and provide expert care to the animals who need it most.