A New Chapter in Wildlife Care and Conservation
Both black bears and mountain lions play essential roles in maintaining healthy ecosystems, but as human development, habitat loss, and human-wildlife conflict increasingly affect their lives in the wild, young animals are often found orphaned and in need of specialized care. The Apex Predator Enclosure expands SCWR's ability to meet these needs and return these animals to their lives in the wild. Created through years of planning, dedicated work, and generous community support, the APE represents an important step forward into the care and conservation of these species.
Building the Apex Predator Enclosure was the first step. Providing the ongoing care these young predators need as they grow and develop takes continued dedication and community support.
From nutritious food and natural enrichment to medical care and transportation, every part of their rehabilitation plays a role in preparing them for a return to the wild. There are several ways you can help make that care possible:
Donate Food
Every fall, the bear cubs in our care know when winter is coming, and their instincts to prepare kick into high gear. This time of year is known as hyperphagia, when bears naturally increase their food intake to build energy reserves for winter. In the wild, bears spend much of the fall searching for calorie-rich foods, following seasonal food sources, and taking advantage of every opportunity to forage.
For our young patients, these instincts are just as strong. As their appetites grow, we work to provide nutritious food and opportunities to engage in natural behaviors that will support their development and eventual return to their homes in the wild.
During this time of year, our wildlife rescue is providing thousands of pounds of food per month to support all the animals in our care and your support is critical.
CLICK HERE to learn more about our food donation needs.
Provide Enrichment Materials
Branches and other natural materials give these animals opportunities to explore, climb, investigate, and engage in behaviors that support their physical and mental development. If you are able to provide branches for enrichment, or if you live within 20 minutes of our center and have trees on your property that our team can cut from, please call us at 707-992-0274.
Make a Financial Donation
Your financial support helps cover the essential costs of wildlife rehabilitation, including veterinary care, medications, food, and transportation.
The enclosure provides a place for these animals to grow. With your help, we can continue providing the care and resources they need for the best possible chance of returning to the wild.
The Work Continues with your support
Building the Apex Predator Enclosure was an important milestone, but the work continues every day. Your support helps provide the ongoing care, nourishment, and enrichment these animals need throughout their rehabilitation.