Last month, the Center received a call about a great-horned owl found on the ground along a local ATV trail. Two of our rehabbers went out and rescued it with […]
Great-Horned Owl on the Trail to Recovery Read More »
A local landscaping company accidentally dug up a nest of baby western painted turtles hibernating on a nearby job location. Sometimes turtle hatches occur late enough in the season that
Baby Turtles returned back to the water just in time for Winter Read More »
Early in October, we received a call about a Pileated Woodpecker (pictured above) that was found in the middle of the road in St. Germain. After getting a couple of
Pileated Woodpecker Makes a Full Recovery after being Hit by a Car Read More »
Thanksgiving is an important time for us at Northwoods Wildlife Center because it gives us the chance to reflect on all that we’re grateful for—and you are at the top
On September 5, 2024, we received an urgent call about a young coyote in trouble at a new home construction site in Presque Isle, WI. This curious and resilient coyote
Second Chance Coyote Read More »
Read Coyote Story Here >> This summer, we admitted an adult female raccoon after she had been kept as a pet by a member of the public for a
Big Betty’s Journey: From Pet to Wild Survivor Read More »
Skeletons make regular appearances at our center, even when it isn’t close to Halloween! Even though the results can look a little creepy, x-rays are a great tool that help
Spooky Wildlife October – Skeletons Read More »
A gentleman called last Saturday to describe a unique problem: a giant snapping turtle had taken up residence in his garage under his workbench. He had tried to move it,
Rescuing a giant snapping turtle Read More »
Raccoons fishing for minnows. Every summer, the Northwoods Wildlife Center in Minocqua, Wisconsin, becomes a temporary home for dozens of baby raccoons. These adorable yet mischievous creatures arrive at our
Raccoons of Summer 2024 Read More »
Imagine the vibrant world of a hawk soaring through the skies or a cat stalking through tall grass. Their keen eyesight is crucial for survival. But what happens when
ONE-EYED WONDERS: The Life-Saving Impact of Enucleation Surgery Read More »
