Carolina Wildlife Conservation Center

Carolina Wildlife Conservation Center A rehabilitation center and hospital for wildlife. Committed to the direct impact of wildlife rescue and the global impact of wildlife education. 105 acres.
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CLT, NC. Wildlife help? Text 980-389-1133

This finder did a great job getting this opossum help. She observed him in her yard yesterday but doesn’t really know op...
06/17/2026

This finder did a great job getting this opossum help. She observed him in her yard yesterday but doesn’t really know opossum behavior so she let him be. She saw him again today, having only moved a short distance and her instinct told her he needed help. Even though she called herself a “city girl”, she was brave and determined enough to contain the opossum and bring him to us.

Sure enough, she was right. He has a serious skull fracture. Her thoughtful action and refusal to let an animal suffer paid off for this guy.

Both of our black rat snakes had rough reasons for intake. The first was caught in landscape netting (an absolutely horr...
06/16/2026

Both of our black rat snakes had rough reasons for intake. The first was caught in landscape netting (an absolutely horrible product for wildlife) and the netting was tightly constricting the top of their body. The snake then tried to eat and egg that got lodged in their upper digestive tract due to the stricture of the netting and the egg started to rot. The egg was removed by our team and the deep wounds are being treated.

The second case was intentional cruelty towards the snake which caused multiple rib fractures. Thankfully they were saved in time by a person who recognizes the importance of snakes (and that no animal deserves to be treated cruelly)

Both patients are doing better after 2 weeks in care. We are just thankful they were saved in time.

If you believe that every animal has a place on earth, support our cause: www.carolinaconservation.org

Huge shout out to F3 Gastonia for making big projects happen at CWCC! This amazing team came out in the sweltering heat ...
06/14/2026

Huge shout out to F3 Gastonia for making big projects happen at CWCC! This amazing team came out in the sweltering heat to revamp our bobcat enclosure. They designed and executed a project to upgrade the bobcat enclosure so it’ll be perfect for the successful rehabilitation of these big cats. While the babies are still a bit too small to get the full outdoor space, it’s a relief to know this project is complete and ready for them.

This team shows up rain or shine to help out wildlife and do huge projects for us. Michael, Jeff and the rest of F3 Gastonia (many not pictured here), thank you thank you for your constant support and innovation! Next project will be during the winter 🥵

Be sure to give Michael a follow and see his amazing photos Michael A King Photography

Fall Internship Applications now open through end of June! Work with wildlife, make a difference, build your resume, fin...
06/11/2026

Fall Internship Applications now open through end of June! Work with wildlife, make a difference, build your resume, find your passion, create amazing friendships, save a lot of wild lives!

Apply Here: www.carolinaconservation.org/internship

A few of the many eastern cottontail rabbits we are caring for. Did you know that we rehab our rabbits together as a tea...
06/10/2026

A few of the many eastern cottontail rabbits we are caring for.

Did you know that we rehab our rabbits together as a team at CWCC? It is common belief among rehabbers that rehabbing rabbits with multiple handlers will cause stress and the rabbits won’t survive. We have found that not to be true. We are successful rehabbing rabbits as a team with everyone following the same strict protocols, detailed notes and keeping them in our Grace Building, a quiet space away from the main Center.

Plus we love them cause they are adorable ❤️🐰

Two momma big brown bats have arrived at our center after being found grounded, dehydrated and desperate for help. Momma...
06/09/2026

Two momma big brown bats have arrived at our center after being found grounded, dehydrated and desperate for help. Momma bats will become grounded with the weight of their babies and cannot take off again, being left on the ground is a sure death sentence for them.

One mom big brown bat was found in a bucket where she was trapped for an unknown period of time, on the brink of death and desperate for help.

Both of these little families are now receiving supportive care from our wildlife rehabilitation center as they grow up, become strong and will soon be wild and free again.

One of the most important responsibilities of a wildlife rehabilitator is thoroughly assessing every situation when a ca...
06/02/2026

One of the most important responsibilities of a wildlife rehabilitator is thoroughly assessing every situation when a call comes in about supposedly orphaned babies. Our goal is always to ensure that animals truly need help and that we are not taking healthy babies from their mothers.

When the call came in about these orphaned bobcats, we did everything possible to fully assess the situation before taking action. Unfortunately, while monitoring the kittens, we watched their condition steadily deteriorate. Crusty eyes, eyes sealed shut, runny noses, unkempt fur, flea infestations, and continuous crying for hours were all clear signs that these babies needed intervention. We were confident that stepping in was the right decision.

Raising baby bobcats to the highest standard is a significant undertaking and a true testament to the dedication required to produce a fully wild animal ready for release. To prevent habituation, our team takes every possible precaution to ensure these cats remain wild, healthy, and capable of developing natural behaviors that will be essential for their success after release. Human contact is kept to an absolute minimum. All staff wear the same camo and cat mask around the babies (even when it’s so hot!). Feedings are conducted with limited interaction, and the kittens are housed in a secluded enclosure away from the daily activity of the rehabilitation center. Their progress is monitored remotely through a camera system.

The care and commitment invested in these beautiful bobcats are already paying off, and they are well on their way to becoming another wildlife rehabilitation success story!

Raising these big cats is extremely expensive! If you would like to support them and other babies in our care, here are some ways to contribute:

💕Venmo: carolinaconservatio
💕www.carolinaconservation.org
💕https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/carolina-wildlife-conservation-center/basic-donation-page
💕PayPal.me/carolinaconservation

With over 10 different mammalian species at our wildlife rescue, our team is incredibly busy feeding babies around the c...
05/31/2026

With over 10 different mammalian species at our wildlife rescue, our team is incredibly busy feeding babies around the clock, some up to every two hours. From baby bats to baby skunks and everything in between, we are dedicated to making sure the orphaned wildlife gets what they need.

Each species requires different formulas, ni***es, syringes, bottles, tubes, supplements and feeding techniques. It takes years to learn these native North Carolina wildlife species and there’s still so much to know.

Our goal for most of the animals is to get them lapping formula as soon as possible so we can become hands off and they stop associating us with food. But for most small babies, we start with bottle feeding or tube feeding them to get the nourishing milk into their little bodies.

While we wish all these babies still had their mothers and didn’t need our wildlife rescue, we are continuously humbled by the honor and privilege it is to work with these amazing creatures.

We are always grateful for donations towards the care of these animals. Formula, feeding tools, diets - it is very expensive work!
💕Venmo: carolinaconservation (0464)
💕carolinaconservation.org
💕https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/carolina-wildlife-conservation-center/basic-donation-page
💕PayPal.me/carolinaconservation

This adult mother opossum came to us with a severe case of subcutaneous emphysema, or air under the skin. She presented ...
05/31/2026

This adult mother opossum came to us with a severe case of subcutaneous emphysema, or air under the skin. She presented for an unknown cause of injury with blood covering her face, an old skull fracture and laceration to her tongue. When palpated, her whole body was crunchy from feeling the pockets of air under her skin - likely due to a tracheal tear.

After two weeks in care, she only had a bit of air left by her pouch which was removed today by Dr. D’Amelio.

This momma opossum and her 9 little joeys now have a second chance at life and will be released back into the wild where they were found this week!

We are receiving a multitude of calls of turtles with fish hooks caught in their mouths. It’s important to get these tur...
05/29/2026

We are receiving a multitude of calls of turtles with fish hooks caught in their mouths. It’s important to get these turtles professional help to remove the hooks as the hooks can impair eating, cause infection and internal damage. We use pain management and sedatives to make sure our turtle’s are at ease when removing the hooks and we can do a thorough exam. This guy was lucky that the hook did not cause severe damage and will be returned to their home soon!

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