Samson and Bonita are red foxes that were found injured in the wild. Each lost a leg due to their injuries. The Nature Center was happy to give them a safe home to spend the rest of their lives as ambassadors for their species. When we welcome an animal into the Nature Center, it’s a lifelong commitment! It’s time to build a new clinic to ensure that our Animal Care team has the resources they need to provide exceptional care to all of our animals — whatever their circumstance. This will cost $80,000! The vet clinic is vital to the Nature Center. It’s where medical treatment is administered, surgeries are performed, and we assess the health and wellbeing of our animals throughout their lifespan. Here’s how your donation will make a difference:

• Increase the footprint of our veterinary care with a state-of-the-art 1,200 sq. ft. clinic
• Increase the availability of on-site diagnostic services
• Enhance the surgical facilities for more complex procedures
• Create a comfortable  recovery and rehabilitation area
• Expand our pharmacy and medical storage capabilities
• Upgrade isolation and quarantine areas for our animals

Your gift to the Friends of the WNC Nature Center directly supports this effort and our dedication to advancing the critical work of the Nature Center! For more information about this project, please reach out to Cindy Smith, Director of Development, at development@wildwnc.org.