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About the wildlife hospital
Lindsay Wildlife Museum's wildlife hospital is
the oldest and one of the largest rehabilitation centers in the United States. It treats more than 6,000 injured or orphaned wild animals each year. The hospital has been a pioneer in wildlife rehabilitation and many now-standard protocols across the country were developed here.

More than 98 percent of the animals treated in the program are admitted due to adverse contact with human activity. Animals are brought to the museum by the public and county animal service department. All services provided by the wildlife hospital are free of charge, although donations are gratefully accepted. Along with treating animals, the museum educates the public to prevent similar problems in the future.

Our goal is to provide the best medical and husbandry care within our resources to regional wild animals in need. Care takes place on site at the museum's wildlife hospital and off site at the homes of trained volunteers. Approximately 350 volunteers donate 60,000 hours of service in the hospital each year.

20% of the animals treated in our wildlife hospital have been caught by a cat. To save the lives of thousands of birds and other animals every year, please keep your cats indoors. Visit The American Bird Conservancy to find out more.

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