Wildlife Educational Center

Animals with permanent injuries or disabilities are housed in a natural setting for educational purposes at the Center.  The facility is located at the base of Rich Mountain at the intersection of Hwy 270 and Hwy 272.  It is closed to visitors during the winter months and opens in April.

See a youtube video of Tommy interviewed by a local
TV station:  Click here

When Tommy was called to help a doe hit by a car, he couldn't save
the doe, but he cut the fawn out of her belly, raised it and released it.
All baby animals, like this fawn must be fed goat's milk (which is very
expensive) for their first 3-4 months.  Cow's milk does not provide
adequate nutritional value.

   Sheena, a mountain lion, was
   bred in captivity as a pet, then                                                                   
   given up when her owners no
   longer wanted her.
  (Right) Rabbits just hang around...
  It's not unusual for Tommy to
  travel many miles to pick up
  an injured or starving animal.

 Injured critters are also brought to the Center by both state
 and federal wildlife agents, although Tommy receives no
funds from any state or federal agencies for his rehab work.