Owl-O-Ween 2021
October 30 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join us for yummy candy and fun activities. Come hang out with live owls, hawks, falcons, and our re...
Volunteer Orientation (November 2021)
November 14 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Attending the volunteer orientation is recommended if you’re interested in volunteering or are sim...
We’re here to help
Our trained Wildlife Help Line specialists provide free advice and information on how to deal with all kinds of wildlife problems and emergencies. They receive almost 4,000 calls annually from all over Alabama. The Line has been in continuous operation since 1982, and has served more than 100,000 people!
Call 205-663-7930, ext. 2, 7 days a week
Please don’t use email or social media to request help! Call the Help Line and we’ll call you back!!
You must leave a message to be assisted by a trained wildlife specialist. The only way to talk to a wildlife specialist is to leave a message, and they will return your call as soon as they are able. If the animal does not have obvious injuries, please wait for a return call BEFORE bringing birds to us. Thank you!
Rescue Stories
Wood Stork Release
WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE RELEASE OF THE WOOD STORK!!! This Wood Stork was admitted to AWC after Hurricane Harvey dropped this poor kiddo out of the sky here in central Alabama. After much rehab, TLC, lots of visitors coming to check in on his pro
