Animals in Education

The permanent residents at the Wisconsin Humane Society's Wildlife Rehabilitation Center help our staff and volunteers in different ways. Some act as foster parents like Crow Baby, who cares for the young crows in our nursery and helps them learn to be crows in the wild. Crow Baby was orphaned and brought to the Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital, but couldn't be released due to a serious leg deformity.

Two of our permanent residents, however, live a much more glamorous lifestyle. They work with Wildlife Educators to teach the public about wildlife and how to live harmoniously with the animals around them.

Talon

Talon is a Peregrine falcon, an endangered species in Wisconsin. He is trained to sit on a gloved hand which he learned working together with a falconer to scare other birds away from airports. This protected the airspace for passengers on airplanes. Talon is a valued member of our educational team. You can find him greeting guests at special WHS events and helping teach children to be compassionate to wildlife in our educational programs. From time to time, Talon even makes guest television appearances on local stations!

Tuffy

Tuffy is an Eastern Screech owl and is a permanent member of our staff. He was confiscated from someone who wasn't trained to keep an owl and didn't get a license. Tuffy is happy to be at WHS and spends his afternoons napping in his hallowed-out log home. The Wisconsin Humane Society enjoys having Tuffy as a guest in their educational programs, which are geared toward teaching our many visitors how to live humanely with the wildlife around them.

Learn more about visiting Talon and Tuffy during our educational programs, designed for students of various ages.

Our permanent residents require specialized care in order to maintain their health. From exercise regimens to diets particular to their needs, funds are always needed to support them. If you would like to make a contribution to one of our permanent residents, click here to make a donation.