Desert Wildlife Center Series Back to the Wild: Inspiring Stories of Rescue and Recovery

The Desert Wildlife Center opened its doors in July 2025. Now, a year and a half later, hundreds of patients have received lifesaving treatment at the Center and have been released back into the wild. Learn what it takes to care for such a wide variety of species — birds, mammals and reptiles — and how you can save local wildlife from injury, illness, and death with some simple and easy actions. Desert Wildlife Center Director Mikah Curtis has spent the last 13 years working in the animal welfare field in general practice, exotic medicine, surgical nursing, emergency medicine, zoo settings, education, and wildlife rehabilitation. He is passionate about his work and enjoys sharing his knowledge with community members of all ages, envisioning a world where humans and wildlife can both thrive This program is presented in partnership with Desert Wildlife Center and Greater Palm Springs Animal Allies.