Eagle rescue and release in Naples
A bald eagle was found tangled in Muscadine vines, struggling to fly. A caring citizen was going outside to feed his chickens when he saw an eagle on the ground.…
von Arx Wildlife Hospital to remain open during Nature Center closure in September
The Nature Center will be closed for annual maintenance on buildings and grounds from September 2 through 29. While the Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center will close temporarily for…
This is not your pet: Keep wildlife wild
The von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida admitted 302 wildlife patients and released 65 animals back to the wild in the month of July. Call 239-262-2273…
Bat colony falls from tree, over a hundred pups successfully renested
The recent storms have contributed to many new wildlife patients at our von Arx Wildlife Hospital including a bat colony of 156 pups. On July 4, the von Arx Wildlife…
Collaborative wildlife rescue helps bobcat heal and return home
A young bobcat found injured in Bonita Springs has been successfully rescued, rehabilitated, and released thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, supportive community members, and…
Animal awareness: Giving wildlife the best chance of survival
The von Arx Wildlife Hospital cares for thousands of injured, orphaned, or sick native wildlife 365 days a year. Most of the injuries that we see in the animals admitted…
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida hosts baby shower event to help native wildlife in need
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida hosted their annual baby shower on Saturday, June 14. From April 1 to June 14, the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest…
