Did you know orphaned wildlife are at a high risk of imprinting on humans while in their care? In the wild, young animals instinctively bond, also known as imprinting, with their parents. But in wildlife rehabilitation, many arrive orphaned and vulnerable, making them more likely to imprint on their human caregivers. Imprinting can be dangerous—it can prevent animals from developing the skills they need to survive in the wild. To avoid this, we take special precautions like wearing camouflaged m

The majority of the animals that call WBS home are permanently disabled and are, therefore, unable to return to the wild. For some, this is a cognitive disability such as imprinting or severe head trauma. For most, it is a physical disability that prevents or limits their flight capabilities. Each ambassador's habitat is designed to accommodate their individual capabilities. Most of our birds like to sit somewhere high up for the majority of their time. Due to their injuries, many can't reach th