Wild West Wildlife Rehabilitation Center

Wild West Wildlife Rehabilitation Center A Non-Profit 501c3 organization dedicated to the rehabilitation and education of wildlife.
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We are a Non-Profit 501c3 organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing orphaned and injured wildlife in the Texas Panhandle.

It’s been a little over a month, and look how much these ravens have grown! When they first arrived, they were practical...
06/15/2026

It’s been a little over a month, and look how much these ravens have grown!

When they first arrived, they were practically naked birds with a little bit of down and completely dependent on care. Now, they’re covered in their beautiful glossy black feathers and looking more and more like the magnificent ravens they’re meant to be!

😎 Cool Facts:
✨ Ravens are considered one of the most intelligent birds in the world. They can solve complex problems, use tools, and even remember human faces.
✨ Ravens can mimic sounds, including other birds, animal noises, and even some human words.

📣 IMPORTANT UPDATE! 📣Our FRIDAY LIVE videos are moving to THURSDAYS starting next week! We will NOT be hosting a live vi...
06/12/2026

📣 IMPORTANT UPDATE! 📣

Our FRIDAY LIVE videos are moving to THURSDAYS starting next week!

We will NOT be hosting a live video tomorrow as we make this transition.

🎉 We will still be posting the winners of our calendar giveaway, so please be on the lookout for that announcement!

Thank you for following and supporting Wild West Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. We appreciate each and every one of you and look forward to seeing you on our new Thursday Live schedule!

06/11/2026

Let's start our morning with Walter the Nutria!

We have absolutely no trouble getting Walter to go outside! In addition to loving his outdoor pool, Walter has plenty of logs, sticks, and enrichment items to climb on, chew on, and explore. He enjoys moving things around and investigating every corner of his habitat.

Of course, one of his favorite things is when we fill up the pool with some tasty treats for him to find. While Walter has a pool and ramp in his indoor enclosure, this outdoor setup is a little bigger, and a little more exciting.

Walter is an invasive species in Texas, which means he cannot be released back into the wild. Instead, he serves as an ambassador, helping us teach visitors about invasive species, their impacts on native ecosystems, and the importance of responsible wildlife management.

🦸‍♀️ HERO ALERT! These two compassionate girls, Olivia and Aria, found a few orphaned nestling birds on the ground and ...
06/09/2026

🦸‍♀️ HERO ALERT!

These two compassionate girls, Olivia and Aria, found a few orphaned nestling birds on the ground and immediately sprang into action.

Not only did they call and text us, but they also sent pictures so we could better assess the situation and where to find them at the park.

Sadly, they had also found some nestlings that had already passed away, which made them even more determined to help the survivors.

With permission from their parents, Olivia and Aria stayed nearby and kept an eye on the little birds until our team could arrive. Their kindness, concern, and determination helped give these tiny babies a second chance at life.

In a world that can sometimes feel overwhelming, seeing young people show such empathy and compassion gives us so much hope for the future.

Thank you, Olivia and Aria. Your hearts are beautiful, and your actions made a difference.

Donkeys are excellent guard animals, and Thelma and Chuy take their job seriously. They're very territorial and do a gre...
06/07/2026

Donkeys are excellent guard animals, and Thelma and Chuy take their job seriously. They're very territorial and do a great job helping keep predators away from the property.

That said, their bravery has one exception... snakes.

Today, a very curious Coachwhip snake decided to make its way onto the property. Chuy spotted it, locked eyes on it for a moment, and then made a full-speed dash straight to the barn, where he remained safely tucked away until the situation was resolved.

Fortunately, our team lead Rebecca—who is also 5 months pregnant and apparently much braver than Chuy—stepped in, safely caught the snake, and relocated it out of his corral.

The snake was unharmed, Rebecca was victorious, and Chuy eventually returned to his post once the coast was clear. So much for fearless livestock guardians!

💔 Heartbreaking News 💔It is with heavy hearts that we share that Paddles, our young beaver, has passed away.A visual nec...
06/07/2026

💔 Heartbreaking News 💔

It is with heavy hearts that we share that Paddles, our young beaver, has passed away.

A visual necropsy revealed severely distended, fluid-filled intestines, suggesting possible GI stasis. We are sending her to Texas Tech for a full necropsy in hopes of finding more answers and helping us better understand what happened.

For the past six weeks, Paddles had been experiencing loose stool. During that time, our Veterinarian Team pursued extensive diagnostics and treatment, including multiple f***l examinations, culture and sensitivity testing, X-rays, ultrasound imaging, probiotics, and medications aimed at supporting her gastrointestinal tract. Despite every effort, her condition did not improve.

Gastrointestinal stasis can occur in hindgut-fermenting mammals such as rabbits, beavers, and horses. One possible contributing factor is that Paddles came into care at an extremely young age. When she was rescued, she weighed just under one pound. Animals raised away from their mothers at such a young age may miss important opportunities to develop healthy gut flora, including exposure to beneficial microorganisms normally obtained through maternal f***s.

Paddles touched so many hearts during her short time with us. She was loved deeply, and we are grateful for every moment we had with her. Thank you to everyone who followed her journey, supported her care, and cheered her on.
We will share any additional findings once the full necropsy results are available.

Rest easy, sweet Paddles.

06/05/2026

$5 Friday Live! Baby Season is in full swing. Please Donate. We have over 300 orphaned wildlife animals in care.
Don't forget to sign up for our Summer Camps!😊

📦 Amazon Wishlist: https://a.co/4IKL4tf

💌 Donate via Facebook, our link below, or by mail:

Donate Here (https://give.wildwestwildlife.com/give/392646/ #!/donation/checkout)

📬 Mailing Address: Wild West Wildlife Rehabilitation Center 2901 N Soncy Rd. Amarillo, TX 79124

Wishlist Wednesday! Today we want to send a huge THANK YOU to Gigi Rodriguez and Mystery Shoppers for the donated items ...
06/04/2026

Wishlist Wednesday!

Today we want to send a huge THANK YOU to Gigi Rodriguez and Mystery Shoppers for the donated items from our Amazon Wish List. We truly could not do this work without you!

A special thank you as well to those who have sponsored coffee gift cards for our volunteers. ☕❤️ Our volunteers put in countless hours caring for wildlife, cleaning enclosures, feeding babies, transporting animals, and helping wherever needed.

If you'd like to help support our mission, you can find our Amazon Wish List here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2LYFJ456CC7GE/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

06/02/2026

WHEN BADGERS ATTACK!

Poor stuffies everywhere are learning a very important lesson... no toy is safe when Jean-Clawed Van Damme is on the loose!

Our little badger from Claude, Texas is growing stronger, bolder, and more playful every day. Even stuffed animals three times his size don’t stand a chance against his mighty badger wrestling skills. One minute they’re minding their own business, the next they’re being body-slammed, chewed on, and thoroughly defeated.

Jean-Clawed is doing great overall and continues to gain strength and confidence. We are still concerned about his eyesight, however, as we have not seen the improvement we were hoping for. For now, we’re keeping a close eye on him (and helping him keep an eye on us!) while he continues to grow and develop.

if you’d like to donate towards his care, it was a great whether it be eight months or long-term. Here is the link to donate.

Donation Link: https://give.wildwestwildlife.com/give/392646/ #!/donation/checkout

WWWRC
2901 N Soncy Rd.
Amarillo, TX 79124

Disclaimer: *At Wild West Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, we love sharing the unique personalities and behaviors of the animals in our care. Our goal is to educate the public and inspire appreciation for wildlife. However, we do not advocate for keeping wild animals as pets. It is illegal, and wild animals deserve the opportunity to live natural lives and be returned to the wild where they belong.

Great News! Lincoln is officially out of quarantine! As many of you know, during the recent fire evacuation, our team ha...
05/31/2026

Great News! Lincoln is officially out of quarantine!

As many of you know, during the recent fire evacuation, our team had to act quickly to get our animals to safety. It was an incredibly stressful situation for both the animals and our staff. During the evacuation, Lincoln became frightened and bit one of our team members (it was not Jessica 😂). As a precaution, he was required to complete a 14-day quarantine period.

We're happy to report that today was Lincoln's final day of quarantine, and he has now been reunited with Cleo!

While we never enjoy separating bonded animals, we are grateful that the quarantine period is behind us and that everyone—including Lincoln—is doing well. Situations like emergency evacuations can be overwhelming for wildlife, and Lincoln's reaction was simply a reminder of how stressful those moments can be.

Address

2901 N Soncy
Amarillo, TX
79124

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

(806) 680-2483

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