Wildlife WayStation’s animals are cared for in complete adherence to all Federal and State care regulations, with a staff of 40 full-time employees (including veterinarians) and nearly 400 carefully-trained volunteers. Consequently, its permanent animal residents often have lifespans twice as long as the same species living in the wild.

Animal diets are monitored on a constant basis and animals are fed only high quality foods (i.e. all meat products are purchased from commercial, U.S.D.A.-inspected providers).

The animals are inspected DAILY by both the Veterinarian and Keeper staff for any health issues. Physical health exams, parisitology and vaccinations are dealt with on a scheduled or “as need” basis. Emergency medical treatment is available 24/7.

Dentistry is also provided on a scheduled or “as need” basis by outside dental specialists.

Routine health care and surgeries are provided by the Wildlife WayStation Veterinary staff on site. Specialty surgeries, lab work and diagnostic testing are done off site by veterinarians and facilities with extensive knowledge of our animals.

Medical, dental, and care records are complete and current, in accordance with U.S.D.A. regulations.

Perhaps it would help to understand the animals’ viewpoint about the WayStation if we heard from them directly:

Temujin, a golden eagle, says, “I was very malnourished when someone found me and brought me to the WayStation in 1995. I had run into a branch that had poked out one of my eyes, depriving me of the binocular vision that is necessary to be a successful hunter. The WayStation vets treated me and I’ve been hand-fed by the volunteers ever since. My life was saved.”

Giggles, a binturong (a catlike Southeast Asian civet): “I came here in 1986 when I was two months old, when a private zoo was being closed. They gave me my name because I squealed with delight whenever someone rubbed my stomach. I enjoy lots of human affection, so I’m careful with my claws when being handled. I can even sit and stand up on command and even made a cameo appearance in Gremlins II. I play an important role in the WayStation’s educational program about the importance of helping to maintain a balanced ecosystem.”

*Miss America and Miss Montana are grizzly bear sisters: “We were rescued in 1995 in the midst of a cold Montana winter when our mother was killed by hunters, when we were nine months old, too young to survive on our own,” says America. Montana adds: “We love people and compete for attention whenever they come around and we also have fun chasing each other. Our favorite summertime snack is fish frozen in ice blocks.”