Our Mission:
Wildlife Rescue, Compassionate Care, and Education Ambassadorship
At the Wildlife Center, we are committed to our mission of fostering community-based educational programs that offer diverse and enriching opportunities for volunteers and higher education students. In addition, we provide safe and permanent homes for exotic animals and wildlife in need, and raise awareness for our cause.
Our team takes great pride in our work, and we strive to expand our reach and inspire others to get involved. By providing educational opportunities for individuals of all ages and backgrounds, we hope to instill a deep appreciation for wildlife and conservation efforts. Our efforts also enable us to continue providing lifelong care and support for the animals in our care, while promoting our mission to a wider audience.
Our Vision for the Community
Looking ahead, we expect to maintain the crucial responsibility of providing lifetime care and safe housing for non-releasable exotic and wild animals. Alongside this, we anticipate a growing demand for our specialized professional training and education programs.
As a result of our success, we have been able to expand our capacity to serve multiple species, rescue and provide care for animals in need, and engage with the public through interactive community involvement initiatives. The financial growth generated by our accomplishments enables us to meet the increasing facility needs that come with this expansion.
Our Important Guiding Values
Compassion:
- Above all else, we will be respectful and responsive to the needs of the animals and care for them them in a safe and respectful manner.
- We value our team and the hard work they put in, and we provide a safe environment for our guests and staff.
- We honor guests and strive to make their experience near the animals meaningful to inspire their compassion and understanding for the animals here and in the wild.
Resourcefulness:
- We bring our full resources to provide the best housing and care for the animals here.
- We are committed to providing quality, educational guest experience in the most cost-effective and engaging manner.
- We will be well managed, sustainable and a good steward of resources.
- We will ensure we have the expertise to be effective and are committed to learning and growing.
Community-Centered:
- We believe in being culturally competent and understanding the needs of the diverse cultures and ethnicities we serve.
- We are community supported and the neighbors in our region and through our social media supporters we will work together to raise resources and awareness to meet the needs of our animals’ life-long care and continue to develop our guest’s experience.
- We honor and appreciate the contributions of our donors and volunteers.