Wildlife Images

We decided to go to Wildlife Images last weekend. It is an incredible place that is devoted to wildlife rehabilitation and re-release into the wild. They have animals that have been too imprinted with humans to re-release, so these animals are available for viewing. It is a really wonderful place with a very devoted staff.
This was the eagle habitat. There were 3 or 4 eagles in it that had old injuries that made them unable to fly. Do you see the eagle?

Sage, of course.

There were little donation spots for spare change throughout the facility. Just a little change, makes a huge difference in caring for the animals. They are funded only by donations.

Sage looking at some of the birds.

That is a grizzly bear. Look at her claws. 15 years ago, the state of Alaska asked Wildlife Images to rehab 2 baby grizzly cubs whose mother had been killed by a car. Alaska said they would find a place for the bears and then take them back. Um, that never happened and now the bears are a permanent fixture for Wildlife Images. Sage had a great time, although she was a little squirrly on the tour. She really wanted to get back to the gift shop to pick out her souvenier. She chose a stuffed river otter. Wildlife Images has recently built an otter enclosure and will be getting one by next spring. Not only did we view grizzly bears, there were also black bears, wolves, cougars, owls, bob-cats, a fox, different types of birds, and raccoons. Most of the permanent inhabitants were pets that were surrendered. Many of them have terribly sad stories. All in all, it was a very fun trip and very educational.