• What is the Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center (SWCC)?
  • What is the mission of SWCC?
    • The mission of SWCC is to be a major contributing factor to saving wildlife that has lost their habitat due to human development or has become injured or orphaned.
    • The center rehabilitates as many animals as possible and releases them back into appropriate habitats.
    • Animals that cannot live a healthy life in the wild remain at the sanctuary at the conservation center.
  • Why do some animals stay at the sanctuary instead of returning to the wild?
    • Not every animal that comes through the doors of Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center is capable of living in the wild again.
    • There are two reasons that would prevent an animal from being successful in their natural habitat:
      • Injury – Birds that can no longer fly due to wing injuries, animals that have lost claws, eyes, or other imperative survival features.
      • Health conditions – Animals that are simply too sick or too old to survive in the wild.
  • What types of animals does SWCC rehabilitate?
    • Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center is the only center in the state of Arizona capable of rehabilitating large mammals such as:
      • Bears
      • Wolves
      • Bobcats
      • Mountain lions
  • What guidelines does SWCC follow for animal care?
    • All animals in the sanctuary are cared for in accordance with the American Sanctuary Association guidelines, which provide accreditation.
  • What educational programs does SWCC offer?
    • There are education programs onsite as well as outreach programs conducted by SWCC.
    • Onsite programs include:
      • Sunrise and full moon tours throughout the month where visitors can tour the sanctuary with guides.
      • Discovery Day – A summer day camp for children 8-14 years old.
    • Field trip presentations are offered through schools that partner with the Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center, where students encounter four animals during the presentation.
  • What special events are hosted by SWCC?
    • SWCC hosts special events for fundraising and community involvement, including:
      • Holiday parties
      • Enrichment presentations
      • Guest lectures

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