Alabama Wildlife Center – A Champion for Alabama's Native Birds Since 1977

Volunteer

Work with compassionate and dedicated like-minded people to keep our mission thriving. One-of-a-kind experiences await you!

Rehab Programs

The Alabama Wildlife Center is Alabama’s oldest and largest wildlife rehabilitation facility, caring annually for almost 2,000 wild bird patients.

Education Programs

Our educational programs are designed to create greater understanding that each of us is a member of an ecosystem.

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Donate

With your help, we can continue to help save the lives of birds in Alabama.

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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

Live Feed from our Eagle Cam

Partners and Sponsors

Thanks to Our Year-round Partners

Thanks to Our Wild About Chocolate Partners

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