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2023 News:
January 19th, the zoo announced they acquired (0.0.2) fox squirrels named Copper and Penny which are now ambassador animals.
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On January 23rd, the zoo announced that a (1.0) cougar named Brady passed away at age 11 on January 21st after it went into a diabetic crisis.
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On May 1st, the zoo announced that a (0.1) barn owl named Willow escaped from her enclosure after an equipment failure and has not been tracked down.
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On June 3rd, the zoo announced that they opened a new area called Discovery Barn which includes an exhibit for red-necked wallaby.
The Discovery Farm is officially open! We're excited to have everyone come out and experience our newest exhibit here at Wildlife Images. We also want to... | By Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center | Facebook
Meet the Farm at Wildlife Images | Meet our newest ambassadors while learning what it takes to care for wildlife at Discovery Farm! | By Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center - Facebook
On June 21st, the zoo announced that they opened a new picnic area to the public.
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On June 3rd, the zoo opened a new area called Discovery Barn which includes exhibits for alpaca, Kunekune pig, mini domestic horse, llama, Katahdin sheep, domestic donkey, and domestic goats (breed(s) not specified).
The Discovery Farm is officially open! We're excited to have everyone come out and experience our newest exhibit here at Wildlife Images. We also want to... | By Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center | Facebook
Meet the Farm at Wildlife Images | Meet our newest ambassadors while learning what it takes to care for wildlife at Discovery Farm! | By Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center - Facebook
The Discovery Farm is officially open! We're excited to have everyone come out and experience our newest exhibit here at Wildlife Images. We also want to... | By Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center | Facebook
Meet the Farm at Wildlife Images | Meet our newest ambassadors while learning what it takes to care for wildlife at Discovery Farm! | By Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center - Facebook
January 19th, the zoo announced they acquired (0.0.2) fox squirrels named Copper and Penny which are now ambassador animals.
Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center
On January 23rd, the zoo announced that a (1.0) cougar named Brady passed away at age 11 on January 21st after it went into a diabetic crisis.
Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center
On May 1st, the zoo announced that a (0.1) barn owl named Willow escaped from her enclosure after an equipment failure and has not been tracked down.
Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center
On June 3rd, the zoo announced that they opened a new area called Discovery Barn which includes an exhibit for red-necked wallaby.
The Discovery Farm is officially open! We're excited to have everyone come out and experience our newest exhibit here at Wildlife Images. We also want to... | By Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center | Facebook
Meet the Farm at Wildlife Images | Meet our newest ambassadors while learning what it takes to care for wildlife at Discovery Farm! | By Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center - Facebook
On June 21st, the zoo announced that they opened a new picnic area to the public.
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On August 9th, the zoo announced they rescued, rehabilitated, and released a (0.0.1) Bullock's oriole and a (0.0.1) black-headed grosbeak back into the wild.
Bullock's Oriole and Black-headed Grosbeak release! | Wild Patient Wednesday: The Bullock's oriole and black-headed grosbeak that can be seen flying off in this video both separately arrived at the Wildlife... | By Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center | Facebook
Bullock's Oriole and Black-headed Grosbeak release! | Wild Patient Wednesday: The Bullock's oriole and black-headed grosbeak that can be seen flying off in this video both separately arrived at the Wildlife... | By Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center | Facebook
On July 25th, the zoo announced they acquired (2.0) North American river otters that were later named Luke and Mitch which are now on exhibit.
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On November 3rd, the zoo announced that they acquired a (0.1) North American porcupine named Thistle which will be on display in the next few weeks.
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On December 21st, the zoo announced they transferred a (0.0.1) domestic chinchilla named Jack to another unspecified facility. The zoo also announced they acquired a (1.0) wolfdog named Shadow on December 1st which is now on display.
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Shadow
On April 29th, 2024, the zoo announced that they rehabilitated and released a (0.0.1) red-tailed hawk back into the wild.
STORY TIME Three weeks ago this very sick, injured Red Tailed Hawk showed up at this lovely couple’s house, Janet & Mark. They called their friend Jesse, who actually previously volunteered at Wildlife Images, for help. Jesse courageously drove her up to us where we have successfully been able to rehabilitate her. She has been under our watchful eye for 3 weeks and we are honored to be able to release her back into nature today! Thank you to all the people involved who made this hawk’s life such a success story. It truly takes a village.
Fly high and fly strong, sweet girl! | Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center | Wheeler · what was I made for? (Instrumental)
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Shadow
On April 29th, 2024, the zoo announced that they rehabilitated and released a (0.0.1) red-tailed hawk back into the wild.
STORY TIME Three weeks ago this very sick, injured Red Tailed Hawk showed up at this lovely couple’s house, Janet & Mark. They called their friend Jesse, who actually previously volunteered at Wildlife Images, for help. Jesse courageously drove her up to us where we have successfully been able to rehabilitate her. She has been under our watchful eye for 3 weeks and we are honored to be able to release her back into nature today! Thank you to all the people involved who made this hawk’s life such a success story. It truly takes a village.
Fly high and fly strong, sweet girl! | Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center | Wheeler · what was I made for? (Instrumental)On December 10th, the zoo announced they closed the facility until February 2nd, 2024, due to a significant change in staffing from the management side, which was then pushed to Spring 2024. The facility reopened on April 22nd, including a new exhibit for their bald eagle, a new cafe, renovations to exhibits, the gift shop, bathrooms, parkwide WiFi, and a new website, among other changes.
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Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center
Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center
On December 12th, the zoo announced they hired a new Operations Director. On March 4th, the zoo announced they hired a new Animal Services Manager.
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Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center
On December 21st, the zoo announced they transferred a (0.1) sugar glider named Sprout to another unspecified facility.
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Also on April 22nd, 2024, it was reported that around 22 employees quit the facility by mid-January 2024 due to a culture change (most likely due to the facility's standard for animal care starting to drop and the director's son joining the board of directors). It was also reported that Thistle passed away due to pneumonia over the break.
Exec. Director Dave Siddon breaks down Wildlife Images closure - KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2
On April 25th, it was reported that the facility is currently building a squeeze cage for the bear exhibit, and is looking to develop a new exhibit for their golden eagle.
Wildlife Images making changes to facility after reopening - KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2
Seeing a small, non-profit zoo lose 22 employees at one time is crazy. It sounds like this facility, which I visited for the first time last year, is undergoing a massive transformation in terms of staffing. It's nice to see a few new additions, such as the Bald Eagle aviary, cafe and other renovations.
On May 6th, the zoo announced they acquired (0.0.2) bald eagles from the Bird of Prey Health Group in California which will be on display in the eagle exhibit in the near future.
Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center
Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center
On June 3rd, it was announced that the zoo acquired a (1.0) tammar wallaby from the Ralph Mitchell Zoo in Kansas which is now on exhibit.
Riverside Park and Ralph Mitchell Zoo
Riverside Park and Ralph Mitchell Zoo
On July 24th, the zoo announced they rehabilitated and released a black-headed grosbeak and a Cooper's hawk back into the wild.
25 reactions | The Critter Crew assists with our 2nd bird release of the day! | Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center | Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center · Original audio
23 reactions | It's always a good day when we release our clinic patients! This Cooper's Hawk took a while to leave the crate and then just kind of walked around for a while before deciding to fly away. #WildlifeImages #wildliferehabilitation | Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center | Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center · Original audio
On July 27th, the zoo announced they rehabilitated and released another Cooper's hawk back into the wild.
41 reactions | We were so happy to release another Cooper's Hawk this week! | Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center | Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center · Original audio
On July 30th, the zoo announced they rehabilitated and released 2+ ground squirrels (species not specified) back into the wild.
1.1K views · 23 reactions | Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center on Reels | Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center · Original audio
On August 7th, the zoo announced they rehabilitated and released a red-tailed hawk back into the wild.
Guess who joined us for our latest release? | We are very excited about the release of this beautiful Red-Tailed Hawk. Our amazing Animal Care Manager, Kara DeShazo , explains the story of their... | By Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education CenterFacebook
On August 18th, the zoo announced they rehabilitated and released a grey fox back into the wild.
1.1K views · 52 reactions | Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center on Reels | Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center · Original audio
25 reactions | The Critter Crew assists with our 2nd bird release of the day! | Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center | Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center · Original audio
23 reactions | It's always a good day when we release our clinic patients! This Cooper's Hawk took a while to leave the crate and then just kind of walked around for a while before deciding to fly away. #WildlifeImages #wildliferehabilitation | Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center | Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center · Original audio
On July 27th, the zoo announced they rehabilitated and released another Cooper's hawk back into the wild.
41 reactions | We were so happy to release another Cooper's Hawk this week! | Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center | Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center · Original audio
On July 30th, the zoo announced they rehabilitated and released 2+ ground squirrels (species not specified) back into the wild.
1.1K views · 23 reactions | Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center on Reels | Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center · Original audio
On August 7th, the zoo announced they rehabilitated and released a red-tailed hawk back into the wild.
Guess who joined us for our latest release? | We are very excited about the release of this beautiful Red-Tailed Hawk. Our amazing Animal Care Manager, Kara DeShazo , explains the story of their... | By Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education CenterFacebook
On August 18th, the zoo announced they rehabilitated and released a grey fox back into the wild.
1.1K views · 52 reactions | Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center on Reels | Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center · Original audio
On August 14th, the zoo announced they built a new exhibit for their king vultures (called the 'Eagle Flight') which is now open to the public.
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King Vultures Move to a New Enclosure
On August 19th, the zoo announced they moved a (1.0) sandhill crane named Niles to the Critter Creek exhibit.
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Niles the Crane Moves to Critter Creek
On August 24th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) cinereous vulture named Atilla which is now an animal ambassador.
Dave Siddon & Xander Mora with Attila | Dave Siddon and Xander Mora present one of our new education ambassadors, Attila the Cinereous Vulture! Watch to learn the fascinating differences... | By Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education CenterFacebook
On August 25th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) red-tailed hawk named Chance which is now an animal ambassador.
1.6K views · 104 reactions | #wildlifeimages #wildliferehab | Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center | Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center · Original audio
On August 26th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) wedge-tailed eagle which is now an animal ambassador.
1.1K views · 62 reactions | #wildlifeimages #wildliferehab | Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center | Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center · Original audio
On September 1st, the zoo announced they rehabilitated and released a great horned owl back into the wild.
1.3K views · 48 reactions | Great Horned Owl Rescue and Rehab Success Story! | Thanks to all involved in the successful rescue and rehabilitation of this beautiful creature! Some of you might recognize this great horned owl from our... | By Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center | Facebook
On September 27th, the zoo announced they rehabilitated and released 3 grey foxes back into the wild on September 19th.
2.8K views · 116 reactions | These three orphaned Gray Foxes were brought to Wildlife Images this past summer to be rehabilitated and released. On September 19th of this year, clinic staff members Lily and Kristie released these foxes back into the wild near where they were originally found. All of our clinic staff’s hard work culminates to moments like this - release day! Gray Foxes are found in Oregon only west of the Cascade Range. They are primarily crepuscular, meaning that they are active at dawn and dusk. Gray Foxes are great climbers due to their semi-retractable claws. They are omnivorous, meaning that they will eat meat, fruits, and vegetables. In Oregon, Gray Foxes breed in February and March, and have their young in April and May. Their litter sizes range from three to five kits. If you are interested in seeing a Gray Fox in person, come see our Gray Fox ambassador Cheveyo at Wildlife Images! #animalrescue #wildliferehab #rescuewildlife #wildliferehabilitation #savingwildlife #wildlifeimages #oregon | Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center
1.3K views · 48 reactions | Great Horned Owl Rescue and Rehab Success Story! | Thanks to all involved in the successful rescue and rehabilitation of this beautiful creature! Some of you might recognize this great horned owl from our... | By Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center | Facebook
On September 27th, the zoo announced they rehabilitated and released 3 grey foxes back into the wild on September 19th.
2.8K views · 116 reactions | These three orphaned Gray Foxes were brought to Wildlife Images this past summer to be rehabilitated and released. On September 19th of this year, clinic staff members Lily and Kristie released these foxes back into the wild near where they were originally found. All of our clinic staff’s hard work culminates to moments like this - release day! Gray Foxes are found in Oregon only west of the Cascade Range. They are primarily crepuscular, meaning that they are active at dawn and dusk. Gray Foxes are great climbers due to their semi-retractable claws. They are omnivorous, meaning that they will eat meat, fruits, and vegetables. In Oregon, Gray Foxes breed in February and March, and have their young in April and May. Their litter sizes range from three to five kits. If you are interested in seeing a Gray Fox in person, come see our Gray Fox ambassador Cheveyo at Wildlife Images! #animalrescue #wildliferehab #rescuewildlife #wildliferehabilitation #savingwildlife #wildlifeimages #oregon | Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center
On September 21st, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) grizzly bear, later named Gilbert, from Montana after its mother was fatally shot.
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Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center
On October 7th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) argali sheep named Dodge from US Fish & Wildlife in Montana secretly for 3 1/2 years while a federal investigation was started and concluded, with the sheep now being transferred to the Rosamond Gifford Zoo in New York.
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Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center
On December 13th, the zoo announced they rehabilitated and released a western screech owl and a northern pygmy owl back into the wild.
2.5K views · 72 reactions |
Double Small Owl Release Thanks to our hard-working and amazing clinic staff, veterinarian, and to the Good Samaritans who brought these little guys... | By Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center | Facebook
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Double Small Owl Release Thanks to our hard-working and amazing clinic staff, veterinarian, and to the Good Samaritans who brought these little guys... | By Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center | FacebookOn November 3rd, the zoo announced that due to a positive case of avian influenza, they moved their birds off-display and stopped accepting waterfowl cases at their clinic.
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On November 11th, the zoo announced that the bald eagles were named Phantom and Fury.
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On November 30th, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.1) greater rhea named Hope which is on exhibit.
2.5K views · 76 reactions | Hope, the Rhea on the right, is one of our newest residents here at Wildlife Images. Rheas are social birds that live in groups of up to 30 individuals, so Hope was a welcome companion to our other resident Rhea, Sunshine. Greater Rheas are the largest birds in South America, can weigh 30-60lbs and stand 3-5 feet tall. They can run up to 40 miles an hour and are great swimmers. They are omnivores and they eat anything from leaves, seeds, fruits to insects and small vertebrates. Greater Rheas have strangely long wings for being flightless and it’s because they use them for balance when they are running from predators. #wildlifeimages #wildlifeconservation #greaterrhea #hope #sunshine #bird | Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center
On December 7th, the zoo announced their (0.1) Virginia opossum named Rosie passed away at age 3 1/2 due to a decline in health.
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On January 17th, 2025, the zoo announced they rescued a barn owl after it was trapped in a warehouse and subsequently released back into the wild.
20K views · 427 reactions | Disclaimer: This call was an atypical situation as Wildlife Images doesn’t usually go off campus for rescues. Situations vary greatly depending on our animal care team’s schedule, our staffing, and public safety. A few days ago, Wildlife Images received a call from Endless Summer Garden Supply in Grants Pass (OR) about a barn owl that had somehow ended up in their warehouse. Our team jumped into action and drove into town to help remove the barn owl from the warehouse. A potential plan could be to leave the warehouse doors open and hope the owl flies out on its own, but there is no way in knowing if that would work. Our new plan was to haze the bird and make it fly, so it would tire and land on the ground where we could capture it. However, this bird had unexpected stamina (which is a good thing!) and it never landed on the ground but it landed on a bit lower beam where we finally were able to net it. After a quick exam in our clinic, we deemed the owl releasable. The bird was a perfectly healthy individual that simply got stuck in a wrong place. Thank you to Endless Summer Garden Supply (Grants Pass, OR) for giving us a call and helping us save this barn owl! #wildliferehab #wildlife #barnowl #grantspass #endlesssummergardensupply #warehouse | Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center
On May 21st, it was reported that the zoo helped rehabilitate and release a (0.1) red-tailed hawk back into the wild.
‘She got her bell rung pretty hard,’ but now she’s recovered and flying free | Rogue Valley Times
On May 23rd, it was reported that the zoo helped rehabilitate and release a (1.0) golden eagle back into the wild on May 21st.
See the moment an injured golden eagle returns to Oregon skies after months of rehabilitation
20K views · 427 reactions | Disclaimer: This call was an atypical situation as Wildlife Images doesn’t usually go off campus for rescues. Situations vary greatly depending on our animal care team’s schedule, our staffing, and public safety. A few days ago, Wildlife Images received a call from Endless Summer Garden Supply in Grants Pass (OR) about a barn owl that had somehow ended up in their warehouse. Our team jumped into action and drove into town to help remove the barn owl from the warehouse. A potential plan could be to leave the warehouse doors open and hope the owl flies out on its own, but there is no way in knowing if that would work. Our new plan was to haze the bird and make it fly, so it would tire and land on the ground where we could capture it. However, this bird had unexpected stamina (which is a good thing!) and it never landed on the ground but it landed on a bit lower beam where we finally were able to net it. After a quick exam in our clinic, we deemed the owl releasable. The bird was a perfectly healthy individual that simply got stuck in a wrong place. Thank you to Endless Summer Garden Supply (Grants Pass, OR) for giving us a call and helping us save this barn owl! #wildliferehab #wildlife #barnowl #grantspass #endlesssummergardensupply #warehouse | Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center
On May 21st, it was reported that the zoo helped rehabilitate and release a (0.1) red-tailed hawk back into the wild.
‘She got her bell rung pretty hard,’ but now she’s recovered and flying free | Rogue Valley Times
On May 23rd, it was reported that the zoo helped rehabilitate and release a (1.0) golden eagle back into the wild on May 21st.
See the moment an injured golden eagle returns to Oregon skies after months of rehabilitation
On March 17th, 2025, the zoo announced they acquired a green tree python named Frank which is on display in the Reptile Room.
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On April 19th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) grey wolf hybrid named Rouge passed away while being prepped for surgery, and was later found to have a large cancerous mass in its abdomen.
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On April 28th, the zoo announced that they built a new exhibit for Gilbert which is now open to the public.
3.7K views · 156 reactions | The wait is finally over!Gilbert the Grizzly Bear is almost ready for his public debut! Over the past few weeks, he has been getting accustomed to his new habitat and now this weekend, he will be introduced to the public at our Saving Wildlife Gala and Auction! If you want to be one of the first people to see our bear cub out in his new habitat, be sure to buy your tickets to our event before they sell out! The information for our event and where to buy tickets is down below. We hope to see you there! On Saturday, May 3rd, we invite you to the Saving Wildlife Gala & Auction- an unforgettable evening that directly supports wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and education right here in Southern Oregon. Enjoy local wine and beer, gourmet dinner, live music, exclusive animal encounters, a thrilling live & silent auction including trips to Italy, Africa, Bali & more, and dancing under the stars! May 3 | 4:30 PM-9:30 PM. Wildlife Images Rotary Pavilion️ Tickets & tables available now — tickets are selling fast!Reserve your spot today: https://wildlifeimages.org/saving-wildlife/ #SavingWildlife #WildlifeImages #Conservation #wildliferehabilitation #grizzlybear | Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center
On June 22nd, the zoo announced they rehabilitated a Pacific tree frog, which was released back into the wild.
2.2K views · 72 reactions | Saving creatures big and small! #wildliferehab #wildlifeimages #southernoregon #grantspass #savingwildlife #frog #pacifictreefrog | Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center
On July 7th, the zoo announced they rehabilitated and released a myriad a variety of species, including a black-tailed jackrabbit, 2+ California scrub jays, 2+ mourning doves, 2+ northern flickers, 2+ Stellar's jays, 2+ white-breasted nuthatches, 2 golden eagles, and a red-tailed hawk back into the wild.
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On July 14th, the zoo announced they reevaluated one of their captive bald eagles, a (1m.0) named Phantom, which resulted in releasing the eagle into the wild on July 7th.
69K views · 2.1K reactions | The Release of ‘Phantom’, the bald eagle who was thought to never be able to be released back into the wild. Thank you to all who attended this amazing event! To our community who supports us endlessly so we can continue to save wildlife, THANK YOU! #wildlifeimages #savingwildlife #wildliferehabilitation #rescuewildlife #wildliferehab #baldeagle #release #southernoregon #phantomfury #phantom #grantspass #galiceresort | Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center
On August 20th, the zoo rehabilitated and released 20 mallard ducks back into the wild.
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On September 17th, the zoo rehabilitated and released 2+ green herons back into the wild.
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On October 15th, the zoo announced they rehabilitated and released 17 common raccoons back into the wild in 2025.
1.8K views · 77 reactions | This year our wildlife rehabilitation clinic released 17 raccoons back into the wild!!! Our clinic receives the most patients during the summer months (which is affectionately referred to as “baby season”) - including the orphaned raccoons that you see in this video. Raccoons in Oregon are typically born in April and May, but as early as March or as late as June. If you see a baby raccoon without its mother, do not assume it is orphaned. Many raccoon mothers will leave their babies for hours at a time while they are out foraging for food, and they will return to take care of them. All of the orphaned raccoons that we admit into our clinic are first vetted to make sure that they are truly orphaned and in need of human intervention. Please call our wildlife rehabilitation clinic at 541-441-7193 to speak with a clinic staff member if you find what could possibly be an orphaned raccoon. In this video you can watch us release our Josephine county group of raccoons. Our orphaned raccoons are often very hesitant to leave their crates - they are very understandably a bit scared of the big new world that awaits them, and often need encouragement and “tough love” (you can’t stay in the crate forever!). These raccoons were raised together and housed in an outdoor enclosure before being released in September. During their time in care with us, they learned essential survival skills such as hunting small live prey, foraging for food, climbing, and an adequate fear of humans. Good luck out there, little bandits! Thank you to Kristie, one of our clinic staff members, for putting together this comical release video. We hope you all enjoy it! And an extra special thank you to the Frankforthers for sponsoring this release! #wildlifeimages #savingwildlife #wildliferehab #conservation #wildlife #raccoons | Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center
On October 20th, the zoo announced they rehabilitated and released a (0.1f) common merganser back into the wilds of Oregon.
2K views · 87 reactions | On September 20th, we were alerted by a member of the public about an adult duck at Robertson Bridge with fishing line coming out of its mouth. While we aren’t permitted to rehabilitate adult waterfowl, we decided to see what we could do for it. Upon arrival, we were able to identify that it was an adult female common merganser. Mergansers are fishing ducks, which explained how it got itself stuck in this situation. We were able to quickly anesthetize, x-ray, and surgically remove the fish hook that was embedded in its throat. She was released shortly after right where she was found. If you enjoy fishing, please responsibly dispose of your fishing line, hooks, and bait as wildlife like to take advantage of injured fish. Especially fish that are disoriented after being caught and returned to the water. We are thankful that this merganser had such a happy outcome, but that is not often the case in these situations. Best of luck to this beautiful bird! #wildlifeimages #wildliferehab #recreateresponsibly #conservation | Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center
On October 28th, the zoo announced they rehabilitated and released a (1m.0) little brown bat back into the wild.
1.7K views · 93 reactions | It’s Bat Appreciation Week! Bats are incredible creatures that play a vital role in our ecosystem — from keeping insect populations in check to pollinating plants. This week, we’re celebrating their importance and the care our Wildlife Hospital team provides to help them recover and return to the wild. Our first baby bat of the year taught us a lot about specialized care for orphaned bats, and earlier this month, we released another little brown bat who came in with a broken leg. After a few weeks of mealworm snacks and rest in his cozy bat hut, he was ready to take flight again! If you find a bat on the ground or think one may be injured, never handle it with bare hands. Please call our Wildlife Hospital hotline at 541-441-7193 before intervening. Together, we can give bats the second chances they deserve. #BatAppreciationWeek #WildlifeRehab #SaveWildlife #WildlifeImages #conservation | Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center
On November 17th, the zoo announced they rehabilitated and released a group of western grey squirrels, another mourning dove, and another black-tailed jackrabbit back into the wild.
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2.2K views · 72 reactions | Saving creatures big and small! #wildliferehab #wildlifeimages #southernoregon #grantspass #savingwildlife #frog #pacifictreefrog | Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center
On July 7th, the zoo announced they rehabilitated and released a myriad a variety of species, including a black-tailed jackrabbit, 2+ California scrub jays, 2+ mourning doves, 2+ northern flickers, 2+ Stellar's jays, 2+ white-breasted nuthatches, 2 golden eagles, and a red-tailed hawk back into the wild.
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On July 14th, the zoo announced they reevaluated one of their captive bald eagles, a (1m.0) named Phantom, which resulted in releasing the eagle into the wild on July 7th.
69K views · 2.1K reactions | The Release of ‘Phantom’, the bald eagle who was thought to never be able to be released back into the wild. Thank you to all who attended this amazing event! To our community who supports us endlessly so we can continue to save wildlife, THANK YOU! #wildlifeimages #savingwildlife #wildliferehabilitation #rescuewildlife #wildliferehab #baldeagle #release #southernoregon #phantomfury #phantom #grantspass #galiceresort | Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center
On August 20th, the zoo rehabilitated and released 20 mallard ducks back into the wild.
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On September 17th, the zoo rehabilitated and released 2+ green herons back into the wild.
Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center
On October 15th, the zoo announced they rehabilitated and released 17 common raccoons back into the wild in 2025.
1.8K views · 77 reactions | This year our wildlife rehabilitation clinic released 17 raccoons back into the wild!!! Our clinic receives the most patients during the summer months (which is affectionately referred to as “baby season”) - including the orphaned raccoons that you see in this video. Raccoons in Oregon are typically born in April and May, but as early as March or as late as June. If you see a baby raccoon without its mother, do not assume it is orphaned. Many raccoon mothers will leave their babies for hours at a time while they are out foraging for food, and they will return to take care of them. All of the orphaned raccoons that we admit into our clinic are first vetted to make sure that they are truly orphaned and in need of human intervention. Please call our wildlife rehabilitation clinic at 541-441-7193 to speak with a clinic staff member if you find what could possibly be an orphaned raccoon. In this video you can watch us release our Josephine county group of raccoons. Our orphaned raccoons are often very hesitant to leave their crates - they are very understandably a bit scared of the big new world that awaits them, and often need encouragement and “tough love” (you can’t stay in the crate forever!). These raccoons were raised together and housed in an outdoor enclosure before being released in September. During their time in care with us, they learned essential survival skills such as hunting small live prey, foraging for food, climbing, and an adequate fear of humans. Good luck out there, little bandits! Thank you to Kristie, one of our clinic staff members, for putting together this comical release video. We hope you all enjoy it! And an extra special thank you to the Frankforthers for sponsoring this release! #wildlifeimages #savingwildlife #wildliferehab #conservation #wildlife #raccoons | Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center
On October 20th, the zoo announced they rehabilitated and released a (0.1f) common merganser back into the wilds of Oregon.
2K views · 87 reactions | On September 20th, we were alerted by a member of the public about an adult duck at Robertson Bridge with fishing line coming out of its mouth. While we aren’t permitted to rehabilitate adult waterfowl, we decided to see what we could do for it. Upon arrival, we were able to identify that it was an adult female common merganser. Mergansers are fishing ducks, which explained how it got itself stuck in this situation. We were able to quickly anesthetize, x-ray, and surgically remove the fish hook that was embedded in its throat. She was released shortly after right where she was found. If you enjoy fishing, please responsibly dispose of your fishing line, hooks, and bait as wildlife like to take advantage of injured fish. Especially fish that are disoriented after being caught and returned to the water. We are thankful that this merganser had such a happy outcome, but that is not often the case in these situations. Best of luck to this beautiful bird! #wildlifeimages #wildliferehab #recreateresponsibly #conservation | Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center
On October 28th, the zoo announced they rehabilitated and released a (1m.0) little brown bat back into the wild.
1.7K views · 93 reactions | It’s Bat Appreciation Week! Bats are incredible creatures that play a vital role in our ecosystem — from keeping insect populations in check to pollinating plants. This week, we’re celebrating their importance and the care our Wildlife Hospital team provides to help them recover and return to the wild. Our first baby bat of the year taught us a lot about specialized care for orphaned bats, and earlier this month, we released another little brown bat who came in with a broken leg. After a few weeks of mealworm snacks and rest in his cozy bat hut, he was ready to take flight again! If you find a bat on the ground or think one may be injured, never handle it with bare hands. Please call our Wildlife Hospital hotline at 541-441-7193 before intervening. Together, we can give bats the second chances they deserve. #BatAppreciationWeek #WildlifeRehab #SaveWildlife #WildlifeImages #conservation | Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center
On November 17th, the zoo announced they rehabilitated and released a group of western grey squirrels, another mourning dove, and another black-tailed jackrabbit back into the wild.
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On July 5th, the zoo announced they opened a new playground, called Grizzly Grove, to the public.
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On July 12th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1m.0) barn owl named Albert from an unspecified facility in Utah, which is an ambassador animal.
3.4K views · 139 reactions | Saturday Spotlight: Ambassador Wildlife Images would like to formally introduce our newest animal ambassador: Albert the Barn Owl! Albert is only 1 year old. He was stolen from his nest as a baby and was raised illegally by a member of the public. Since he was raised by people and not other barn owls, he does not have the proper behavior skillset to survive in the wild on his own. Barn owls have an exceptional sense of hearing, making them able to hunt prey in total darkness. This ability is possible with special adaptations: a heart-shaped face (also called a facial disc) that funnels sound to their asymmetrical ears. Like other owls, barn owls also have the ability of silent flight, allowing them to sneak up on their prey. Next time you come to Wildlife Images, be sure to look for Albert! #wildlifeimages #savingwildlife #wildliferehabilitation #rescuewildlife #wildliferehab #barnowl #owl #southernoregon | Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center
On September 12th, it was reported that the zoo acquired a (0.1f) Virginia opossum named Molly from Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, which is an ambassador animal. On October 18th, the zoo announced their (1m.0) Virginia opossum Peter was retired from the ambassador program.
Wildlife Images' Molly the Opossum makes her debut on Sunrise - KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2
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On November 13th, the zoo announced that due to avian influenza concerns, they moved some birds off-show. The zoo also announced they will not be accepting any more waterfowl patients for the immediate future.
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