What really happens behind the closed doors of a wildlife hospital?

ACarolina Wildlife Care invites the public to see for itself at the wildlife center’s 20^th Anniversary Wildlife Baby Shower!  The Wildlife Baby Shower is a unique open house that provides people a rare glimpse into the inner workings of a wildlife rehabilitation center, while offering fun and educational opportunities for the whole family.

The Event: A weekend-long open house to raise funds and awareness for Carolina Wildlife Care’s comprehensive, wildlife rehabilitation center. The Place: Carolina Wildlife Care 5551 Bush River Road in Columbia The Time: Saturday, April 25th, 2009 from 10-4 and Sunday, April 26th 2009 from 1-4 Activities: Behind-the-scenes tour of wildlife center, wildlife programs and guest speakers on various nature topics, eggs and nest displays, family fun in the arts & education shelters, including feather painting— plus visitors will meet many of the Center’s “wildlife ambassador” education animals. Who: Animal and nature lovers from across South Carolina! Cost: Admission is free, but a monetary donation or a donation from the Carolina Wildlife Care Wish List is requested.

During the open house, visitors will tour the Center’s main rehabilitation areas, the hospital, the food preparation area, the laboratory, the exam room, and reptile room and maybe even get a glimpse of an incoming patient.  In addition, visitors will get to speak with many of the staff and volunteers about animals in care and learn the stories behind their arrival. 

A limited number of spaces will once again be available for the popular “Breakfast with the Birds”.  This private behind-the-scenes peek kick offs the open house at 8:30 am that Saturday morning.  Guests enjoy a light breakfast of muffins, fruit and other tasty temptations while visiting the center at their own leisure before opening to the public.  Cost is $20.00 per person.

“We are very proud of the center’s achievements during the past 20 years,” says Joanna Weitzel, Executive Director.  “Thousands of wild animals have been admitted to Carolina Wildlife Care, and most were returned to the wild to live out their lives.  It’s truly a remarkable place!”

Come see where it all happens and join us at Carolina Wildlife Care’s Wildlife Baby Shower!  You can reserve your space at Breakfast with the Birds now, or by calling us at 803-772-3994.

Breakfast with the Birds

1 guest $20.00 2 guests $40.00 3 guests $60.00 4 guests $80.00