Protect migratory birds this season
The von Arx Wildlife Hospital is located and part of the Conservancy of Southwest Florida. We are located at 1495 Smith Preserve Way in Naples, Florida. Call 239-262-2273 for wildlife…
From backyard rescue to roadside recoveries: Baby bird season is here and more!
Since the beginning of April, we’ve seen a noticeable increase in baby bird admissions. One of our recent patients was a young pileated woodpecker. The bird was found hopping around…
53 opossum joeys admitted to the wildlife hospital
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s wildlife hospital is starting April off with a busy baby season. Within the past two weeks, the von Arx Wildlife Hospital has admitted 53 young…
Crested caracaras admitted to wildlife hospital
The von Arx Wildlife Hospital has been busy the past two weeks. Some wildlife patients that are currently in their care include two crested caracaras, four grey squirrels, 12 gopher tortoises and…
Protecting Southwest Florida’s Wildlife: Combating Avian Influenza
Written by Lauren Barkley, von Arx Wildlife Hospital Manager The Conservancy of Southwest Florida works to protect Southwest Florida’s water, land, wildlife, and future by taking a One Health approach.…
Rare admissions begin the year
This New Year is already off to a busy start for the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida. The wildlife team admitted 89 animals from January 1…
Wildlife Alphabet – 2024 Admissions
The von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida rescues, rehabs and releases native wildlife every day throughout the year. The staff works to rehabilitate sick, injured and…
