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Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center

Scottsdale, AZ
Saving our wildlife, one life at a time. Rescue ➡️ Rehabilitate ➡️ Release
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Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center (SWCC) offers a home for life in our accredited wildlife sanctuary, the largest sanctuary for animals native to the southwest in the United States. SWCC is the only sanctuary in Arizona capable of caring for large mammals such as black bears, mountain lions, and Mexican gray wolves. As an accredited sanctuary, SWCC must operate under strict and rigorous guide

lines with respect to animal management and care. SWCC is funded through donations and grants and we appreciate on the hard work of countless volunteers. Policy Regarding Comments on SWCC’s page:
SWCC welcomes open dialogue on our page, and respectful interaction is encouraged. However, any inappropriate, inaccurate, profane or disrespectful dialogue will be removed. SWCC maintains that any dialogue on its page is the opinion of the writer and not necessarily that of SWCC, its employees or board of directors. Please also note: Anyone who bullies other people on our page will be deleted and banned. This page is our own personal page and the laws of "free speech" do not apply to a personal page, despite so many who think they can post and say anything they want to and we have to leave it. They get deleted and banned without explanation.

08/27/2026

Have you ever wondered what a bunch of sleeping skunks look like?! Watch this short video to view naptime at Southwest Wildlife!

08/24/2026

These young raccoons are getting ready for the next big step: returning to the wild! 🦝
After receiving the care they need, they’ll soon be heading back to where they belong. Every successful release is a reminder of why wildlife rehabilitation matters.

08/20/2026

Our Breakfast with Bears event is back! 🐻🫐🥐
We hope you can join us on September 27th, from 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM to enjoy breakfast pastries, as you watch the bears at SWCC eat their breakfast. After the event, you are welcome to stick around for an optional tour of the Sanctuary and visit with our other permanent sanctuary residents.

To book, please visit: https://x2-checkout.xola.app/flows/mvp_calendar?button=68389ff0be6339776a0d9169

Please note: This event has an extremely limited capacity, and is likely to sell out. We do offer a waitlist option in the event a group cancels their reservation. This is on a first-come-first-serve basis, and not based on when you joined the waitlist.

08/17/2026

A Look Behind the Scenes! 🐾

There’s so much that goes into caring for our wildlife that visitors never get to see, and that includes animal training.

From building trust to making veterinary care easier and less stressful, positive reinforcement is an important part of the care for our permanent sanctuary resident at Southwest Wildlife.

08/07/2026

Check out our Online Gift Shop! We are currently having our largest sale of the year, in preparation for new items in the fall. This is just one of the many ways you can support Southwest Wildlife!

08/05/2026

Southwest Wildlife is looking for volunteers to help staff our 24/7 Emergency Rescue Line! This vital community service depends on dedicated volunteers who answer the call when wildlife needs help. If you're looking for a meaningful way to make a difference from the comfort of your own home, we'd love to hear from you. Visit our website, www.southwestwildlife.org, to submit a volunteer application today. Thank you for supporting Arizona's wildlife!

08/04/2026

Wildlife Myths vs. Facts!

Wildlife is often misunderstood- from the animals we see in our neighborhoods to those who are out in the desert. There are plenty of myths about what wildlife eats, what to do if you come close to a wild animal, their role in the ecosystem, and more. Read this post to debunk some common wildlife myths.

Have you heard wildlife myths that you are curious about? Comment them below!

07/31/2026

Ever wondered what a coyote release looks like? Watch this short video to follow along as three coyotes take the journey back to where they belong- the wild!

Release is at the heart of what we do at Southwest Wildlife. Whenever an animal is healthy, prepared, and able to survive on its own, our goal is to give it the second chance it deserves.

If you would like to see more videos like this one, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel!

07/28/2026

🌿 Happy World Nature Conservation Day! Together, we can make a difference for wildlife and the habitats they call home.

This World Nature Conservation Day, we're reminded that protecting wildlife means protecting the natural world we all depend on. Through rescue, rehabilitation, education, and conservation, we can help ensure that Arizona's native wildlife continues to thrive for generations to come. Every species plays a role in keeping nature in balance, from dispersing seeds and pollinating plants to controlling populations and supporting biodiversity.

07/27/2026

By now, you've probably heard about Jimothy, the raccoon in Seattle with short spine syndrome. Inspired by his story, FOX 10 Phoenix invited Southwest Wildlife to share more about raccoons and the work we do to care for these often-misunderstood animals.

Address

27026 North 156th Street
Scottsdale, AZ
85262

Telephone

+14804719109

Website

http://www.southwestwildlife.org/, https://linktr.ee/southwestwildlife, https://www.southwestwildlife.org/donate/

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