June 2024
Turtles on the Move! Long Island is home to several species of land & aquatic turtles. This time of year, males travel long distances in search of a mate and females travel to specific locations to nest and lay their eggs. In order to reach their destination, turtles often cross busy roads. If you find a turtle […]
May 2024
It’s baby opossum season! Opossums are North America’s only marsupial which means that females carry babies inside a pouch located on their abdomen. The pouch offers some level of protection to the young inside. If a mom opossum is injured or killed, the babies inside her pouch often survive the trauma. Please remember to check the pouch of any dead adult opossum you see. The pouch […]
April 2024
Last chance to enter our Baby Season Raffle. Drawing is May 1st! Our wildlife hotline is ringing off the hook with calls about injured & orphaned baby animals. We currently have several baby songbirds, waterfowl, and young mammals in our care. You can help us help them by participating in our baby season raffle! It’s […]
March 2024
Baby Season Raffle It’s officially spring which means wildlife baby season has begun! Our wildlife hotline will be off the hook with calls about vulnerable baby animals that need our help. You can help us help them this season by participating in our raffle! Click the button below for more information & to purchase tickets. Update: Baby Season Raffle Tickets No […]
February 2024
Baby Season Raffle! Please join us in supporting our Baby Season Raffle! This heartwarming initiative supports the care of injured & orphaned young wildlife during our busiest season. Prizes are generous, ranging from $100 to $1,000! We are appreciative of your support! DRAWING HELD MAY 1, 2024CASH PRIZES! – $1,000 / $500 / $250 / $100Tickets – […]
November 2023
The 2024 Ambassador Adoption Calendar is Now Available for Purchase! Looking for a special gift for a loved one this year? Our first ever ambassador calendar is here! Instead of supporting just one animal, an ambassador adoption will support all 22 of our wildlife ambassadors throughout 2024! Adoptions help us provide high quality food, professional […]
October 2023
We changed our name! After our long 40 year history, we are excited to announce we have changed our name from Volunteers for Wildlife to Wildlife Center of Long Island to better reflect our mission and outreach. Our new name does not diminish the importance of volunteers within the organization, rather it gives a more accurate description of what our organization is and the area we serve. Our contact information […]
September 2023
Annual Wildlife Walk! Please join us for our annual Wildlife Walk: Sunday, October 111am-3pmThe Seminary – Retreat & Conference Center440 West Neck Road Lloyd Harbor, NY 11743 Our annual Wildlife Walk is just a few days away! This is a fun, informative and engaging event for all ages. Attendees will meet our animal ambassadors & learn about Long Island’s wildlife. Ambassadors in […]
August 2023
Wildlife Walk Fundraiser! Please join us for our annual Wildlife Walk! Sunday, October 111am-3pmThe Seminary – Retreat & Conference Center440 West Neck Road Lloyd Harbor, NY 11743 Meet our animal ambassadors & learn about Long Island’s wildlife!Open to all ages – pizza, drinks, & ice cream served. View Sponsorships / Register Patient Spotlight Fox Kit Recovers from Mange Red […]
July 2023
Wildlife Walk Registration is Open! Please join us for our annual Wildlife Walk! Sunday, October 111am-3pmThe Seminary – Retreat & Conference Center440 West Neck RoadLloyd Harbor, NY 11743 Meet our animal ambassadors & learn about Long Island’s wildlife!Open to all ages – pizza, drinks, & ice cream served. Animal Ambassadors Lady Turns 22! Lady came to our Hospital in […]
