OUR MISSION
The Alabama Wildlife Center is dedicated to the protection, preservation, and conservation of Alabama’s native avian species through rehabilitation and education initiatives
OUR VISION
Our vision is to create a thriving ecosystem where Alabama’s native wildlife flourishes, and is supported by an engaged and educated community that champions sustainability, biodiversity, and the conservation of wildlife for future generations.
VISION PILLARS & VALUE STATEMENTS
Our Story
The Beginning…
Alabama Wildlife Center was founded by Anne Miller in 1977. What started as a small, all-volunteer, and home-based organization has grown into Alabama’s largest wildlife rehabilitation center.
Since AWC’s inception, over 100,000 native Alabama wild animals have been helped. Currently, we help over 2,000 birds from over 100 native species annually.
AWC became incorporated in Alabama as a nonprofit organization.
Qualified as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Moved to our new home in Oak Mountain State Park.
Due to the increasing impacts on wild bird species populations. we have dedicated our efforts strictly to helping Alabama’s native wild birds.
Our Services
AWC’s Wildlife Help Line provides free advice and information on how to deal with all kinds of wildlife problems and emergencies. It has been in continuous operation 365 days a year since 1981 and receives thousands of calls each year.
Our Educational Programs aim to help educate the public on Alabama’s native wild birds and AWC’s role in wildlife conservation. AWC performs over 500 educational programs each year – connecting people to nature & promoting conservation for wildlife and the natural world.
Nearly 2,000 wild bird patients from over 100 species are cared for annually – including raptors, songbirds, and waterfowl. While in our care, we use special techniques tailored to the needs of each patient so that they can recover and return to the wild.