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What is the Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center (SWCC)?
- The Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center, SWCC, is a rescue and sanctuary located in Scottsdale.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What types of animals does SWCC rehabilitate?
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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
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Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center is the only center in the state of Arizona capable of rehabilitating large mammals such as:
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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.
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What educational programs does SWCC offer?
- There are education programs onsite as well as outreach programs conducted by SWCC.
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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.
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What special events are hosted by SWCC?
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SWCC hosts special events for fundraising and community involvement, including:
- Holiday parties
- Enrichment presentations
- Guest lectures
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SWCC hosts special events for fundraising and community involvement, including:
27026 N. 156th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85262, Phone: 480-471-9109
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