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Alabama Wildlife Center

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Alabama Wildlife Center

Founded in 1977 as a small, home-based, all-volunteer organization, the Alabama Wildlife Center is now Alabama’s largest wildlife rehabilitation center.

Alabama’s oldest and largest wildlife rehabilitation clinic and education center open 7 days per week/365 days per year for clinic admissions of injured or orphaned birds found across Alabama and open 6 days per week for self-guided tours! The Alabama Wildlife Center is Alabama’s oldest and largest wildlife rehabilitation and conservation education center and annually receives almost 2,000 birds f

rom more than 100 different species and provides over 300 conservation education programs every year. AWC is a nonprofit organization whose dual mission is:

- To provide medical and rehabilitative care for Alabama’s injured and orphaned native birds in order to permit their return to the wild.

- To educate people in order to heighten awareness and appreciation of Alabama’s native wildlife. Since its inception, well over 50,000 native Alabama wild animals have been helped because of the efforts of the Alabama Wildlife Center. The organization has been in continuous service 365 days a year for over 30 years! AWC’s Wildlife Help Line provides free advice and information on how to deal with all kinds of wildlife problems and emergencies. It has been in continuous operation 365 days a year since 1981 and receives thousands of calls each year. More than 100,000 Alabamians have been helped over the years! The Alabama Wildlife Center has five full-time permanent employees who care for the animals, provide educational programming and manage the business affairs of the organization. In addition, AWC relies heavily on its volunteer staff to carry out its various animal rescue, rehabilitation and public education services. The Alabama Wildlife Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and receives no public funds. All current cash income is derived from membership dues, individual donations and corporate and foundation grants. For each dollar contributed, AWC receives approximately two dollars in donated goods and services from individuals, businesses and the State of Alabama.

05/29/2026

To ensure the highest-quality experience for our campers, Alabama Wildlife Center has made the decision to move our Summer Camp sessions from June to July.

We sincerely apologize for this change and appreciate the understanding and flexibility of the families who have already registered. This additional time will allow our team to finalize camp preparations and create the engaging, hands-on wildlife experiences that make Summer Camp such a memorable part of the season.

Registration for July Summer Camps is now open and the early bird discount has been extended to June 15th! We can't wait to welcome campers for a summer filled with wildlife encounters, outdoor exploration, and unforgettable learning experiences.

Learn more and register here:
https://secure.qgiv.com/for/alabamawildlifecenter/event/awcsummercamp2026/

Thank you for your continued support of Alabama Wildlife Center!

05/27/2026

Meet Flora! 🪶

Flora is one of our foster American kestrels in the clinic. She was found after being shot in a dove field and suffered a wing injury severe enough to make her non-releasable.

Now, Flora helps us in a different way.

During baby bird season, young kestrels in rehabilitation can learn a lot from being around an adult bird. Seeing another kestrel helps teach natural behaviors, confidence, food competition, and awareness that humans can’t provide. Even something as simple as watching another bird eat and react to its environment can make a huge difference in their development. Despite being North America’s smallest falcon, Flora is still a fierce little predator. Falcons have a special notch on their beak called a tomial tooth that helps them quickly dispatch prey!

She may not be able to return to the wild, but Flora is helping raise the next generation of wild kestrels 💛

05/18/2026

Please join us in congratulating our very own, Katie Stubblefield, on being named an Unsung Hero by UAB’s Alabama Public Service Training Initiative (APSTI).

This incredible event brought together community leaders from across Alabama to celebrate the often-overlooked individuals making a lasting impact in their communities every single day.

Katie has been an integral part of the Alabama Wildlife Center team for more than 20 years and currently serves as our Clinic Director. Her dedication, compassion, and tireless work ethic have helped shape AWC into the organization it is today.

We are incredibly proud of Katie and all she has accomplished, and we hope you’ll join us in giving her a well-deserved round of applause!

05/15/2026

In case you missed our 2026 For the Birds Gala, Damion Bankhead and Story Bank Media Co. did an amazing job capturing the unforgettable evening at The Club, Inc. atop Red Mountain.

From up-close encounters with our ambassador birds to an inspiring night of music, community, and conservation, this year’s gala was truly one to remember. We are beyond grateful to every sponsor, attendee, volunteer, donor, and auction participant who made the evening such a tremendous success.

Thanks to your generosity, we not only reached our sponsorship goal of $100,000 — we exceeded it by raising more than $105,000 in support of the Alabama Wildlife Center’s mission.

These funds are critical in helping AWC cover the more than $700,000 in annual costs required to operate one of Alabama’s oldest and largest wildlife rehabilitation centers. Every dollar helps us continue providing lifesaving care to nearly 1,500 injured and orphaned birds each year while also delivering conservation and wildlife education programs to thousands of people across our state.

Because of supporters like you, AWC can continue operating 365 days a year — rescuing wildlife, educating communities, and inspiring the next generation of conservationists.

Thank you for helping us make this our biggest and most impactful gala yet. 🦅

05/13/2026

Baby bird season has officially flooded our clinic 🐣💛

From tiny songbirds to baby woodpeckers like this little guy, our team is fully in the middle of baby season and it’s only getting busier.

Right now, our clinic is filled with hungry mouths to feed, babies needing warmth and care, and a whole lot of tiny personalities keeping us on our toes.

While these babies are cute, caring for them takes a huge amount of time, resources, and specialized care. Every rescue, donation, share, and supporter helps make this work possible.

Get ready for lots more baby bird updates because the season is definitely here 🐦✨

05/08/2026

A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors for supporting the 2026 For the Birds Gala! 💙🦅

Your generosity is helping make this special evening possible while directly supporting the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of Alabama’s native wild birds. Because of partners like you, we are able to continue providing lifesaving care, conservation efforts, and environmental education across our state.

We are so grateful to have such an amazing community standing behind our mission, and we cannot wait to celebrate with everyone soon at the Gala! ✨

Please help us thank these businesses and supporters for helping make the 2026 For the Birds Gala possible.

05/07/2026

We are incredibly grateful to the amazing businesses, organizations, and community partners who helped make the 2026 For the Birds Gala Silent Auction possible!

From local restaurants and boutiques to entertainment venues, experiences, and travel packages, this year’s auction is filled with incredible items donated by generous supporters who believe in Alabama Wildlife Center’s mission.

The online silent auction opens in just a few hours — and you do not have to attend the Gala in person to participate! Whether you’re joining us at the event or supporting from home, you’ll have the opportunity to bid on dozens of unique packages, experiences, gift cards, artwork, dining opportunities, and more while helping support the care of Alabama’s native birds.

Preview auction items and get ready to bid here: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/forthebirds2026/items

Thank you to every donor, sponsor, and partner who helped bring this auction together. We can’t wait for everyone to see what’s in store!

05/04/2026

We didn’t just fill the room… we packed it.

The 2026 For the Birds Gala is officially SOLD OUT!!

If you weren’t able to secure a ticket, you can still be part of the night. Our silent auction will feature 30+ incredible items and experiences from almost 100 community partners and donors.

The auction will be open for online bidding beginning Friday at 5:00 PM and closing at 8:30 PM on the night of the event — so you can support our mission and take home something amazing from wherever you are.

🔗 Link: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/forthebirds2026/

And for those attending, get ready for an unforgettable evening — including exclusive, in-room live auction items and special musical performances from Birmingham’s own Walker Burroughs.

This night is all about giving Alabama’s native birds a second chance — and we’re grateful to have so many of you as part of it, whether in the room or bidding from afar.

04/29/2026

✨ FOR THE BIRDS GALA GIVEAWAY ✨

We’re giving away VIP + General Admission tickets to one of the most unforgettable nights of the year 🦉

🚨 VIP tickets are SOLD OUT
🚨 Fewer than 25 general tickets remain
This giveaway is your LAST chance to experience VIP

Join us for an incredible night featuring:
✨ A silent auction with everything from local artwork to vacation stays
✨ Curated packages with date night restaurants + exclusive experiences
✨ Live music, dancing, and up-close ambassador bird encounters

📍 Don’t want to risk it? Grab remaining tickets here:
https://secure.qgiv.com/event/forthebirds2026/

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🎟 1st winner: 2 VIP tickets
🎟 2nd winner: 2 General Admission tickets

We can’t wait to see you there 🤍

04/27/2026

Such a fun day at our DIY Bird Feeder class 🐦🎨

Everyone got to hang out in the Observatory watching birds come to the feeders while painting their own, which honestly made it even better.

Our Songbird Coordinator also stopped by and talked about how to make your backyard more bird-friendly and ways to get more birds to actually show up.

Just a really good mix of relaxing, learning, and being around birds 💛

Address

100 Terrace Drive
Pelham, AL
35124

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12056637930

Website

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