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A new neighbor who purchased nearby property (knowing full well the Conservation Center was already there), sued the center for noise nuisance and zoning violation. After a lengthy battle, the center won by receiving a special use permit.
Important Announcements
 
Species list (based on website):
black bear
bobcat
coati
coyote
jaguar*
javelina
Mexican wolf
mountain lion
porcupine
raccoon

(*the jaguar looks to me like a leopard-jaguar hybrid)
 
Other 2023 News:

On January 2nd, the sanctuary announced they acquired a (1.0) common raccoon named Anomaly which had one of its rear legs amputated due to a severe leg injury.

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On January 21st, the sanctuary announced they acquired (1.1) Mexican grey wolves named Cruz and Terra from the Living Deserts Zoo & Gardens in California.

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On February 18th, the sanctuary announced they acquired a (1.0) Mexican grey wolf named Angus from the Sedgwick County Zoo in Kansas.

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Sedgwick County Zoo
 
Arizona Docent said:
The center is temporarily caring for a tiger cub that Phoenix Police confiscated from a resident who was listing it illegally for sale online. It will eventually be moved to "an out-of-state sanctuary with other tigers", though which sanctuary is not named in the article.
Tiger cub illegally listed for sale online has a new temporary home in Scottsdale (msn.com)
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On May 17th, it was reported that the tiger will be transferred to the Wildcat Sanctuary in Minnesota.

Tiger cub seized from Phoenix home heads to Minnesota
 
Smaggledagle said:
On July 29th, the sanctuary announced that they acquired (2.0) mountain lions after its mother was hit by a car.

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On September 9th, the sanctuary announced that the mountain lions were named Echo and Dash.

BIG... - Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center

On September 19th, the sanctuary announced that a (0.1) American black bear named Tahoe passed away due to complications after an unspecified medical procedure.

It is with great... - Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center
 
On October 15th, the sanctuary announced that they rehabilitated and released (0.0.2+) common raccoons into the wild.

We are THRILLED... - Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center

On November 24th, the sanctuary announced that they acquired a (0.1) grey fox named Cubby which is now on exhibit.

Meet Cubby, a... - Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center

On November 25th, the sanctuary announced they acquired a (1.0) bobcat named Jet from another unspecified wildlife sanctuary.

Meet Jet,... - Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center

On November 26th, the sanctuary announced they acquired a (1.0) white-nosed coati named Chi from Arizona Fish & Game after said coati fell into a cave, was rescued, and failed to successfully reunite with its mother.

Meet Chi - a baby... - Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center
 
On December 20th, the sanctuary announced they rehabilitated and released 3 common raccoons into the wild.

These releasable racoons came to Southwest Wildlife when they were only a few weeks old. Now - they are BIG, healthy adolescent racoons - sent back to the wild where they belong! We love watching them climb their first tree and explore their new home ❤️ Want to get involved with helping wildlife in AZ? Consider donating to our current fundraiser or following, liking & sharing to help us spread the word on wildlife education! #wildliferelease #southwestwildlifeconservationcenter #southwestwildlife #azwildlife #aznonprofit #scottsdaleaz #phoenixaz #wildlifeconservation #animalrescue #wildliferescue #wildlifewin #wildlife #wildliferehab | Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center | Alexandre Desplat · Kristofferson's Theme

On May 15th, the sanctuary announced that in 2023 the facility rescued 385 individual animals of various species, with 71.7% survival rate after being treated, and a 90% release rate.

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On February 6th, 2024, the sanctuary announced that a (0.1) white-nosed coati named Peanut passed away the week prior at ~15 years.

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On February 21st, the sanctuary announced that a (0.1) coyote named Evita passed away at age 16 on February 14th.

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On July 5th, the sanctuary announced they rehabilitated and released a (0.1) American beaver into the wild.

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On August 9th, the sanctuary announced they acquired 2+ red foxes named Growler and Reggie from an unspecified facility in California.

147 reactions · 12 shares | Welcome Home, Reggie and Growler! Many of you were captivated by the story we posted in July about Reggie and Growler’s journey from California all the way to Scottsdale, Arizona. We are so excited to update you on their journey! On Wednesday, Reggie and Growler arrived at their forever home. They have been adjusting well to their new enclosure! The pair of foxes have been staying in their dens during the day to keep cool, but once the sun goes down, they’ve been as active and playful as ever. Stay tuned for more updates! For more information about Reggie and Growler, sign up for our weekly newsletter! https://www.southwestwildlife.org/resources/newsletter.html #wildlife #redfox #wildlifesanctuary #wildlifeaddicts #aznonprofit #scottsdaleaz #animallovers | Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center

On August 16th, the sanctuary announced they acquired a (1.0) collared peccary named Hank which is now on exhibit.

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