This perspective on the South African wild animal rehabilitation centre Wildcare explains how wild animal rehabilitation has moved from a backyard pastime to a highly complex operation.

"Gives readers a glimpse into the unseen work and overlooked history of the renowned Saint Louis Zoo. The Zoo's rich history and its emergence as a modern-day research and conservation center are covered in stories and fact-filled sidebars illustrated with vintage black-and-white images from the archives and modern color photos"--Provided by publisher.

Web site for WildCare, a non-profit organization dedicated to caring for injured and orphaned wild animals and enhancing awareness of wildlife through public education. Established in 1979, it is the longest-standing wildlife rehabilitation organization in Kansas. Originally established at the University of Kansas the group severed it ties with the university July 1, 1992.

Who takes care of hurt wild animals? Veterinarians? Zoos? State wildlife agencies? Only wildlife rehabilitators legally care for wild animals. Every year they heal hundreds of thousands of sick, orphaned, and injured animals and release as many of them back to the wild as possible. Learn about these unsung heroes and the incredible creatures they care for -- from bats and raccoons to whales and loons. Healers of the Wild is also filled with advice for individuals, with instructions on how to be helpful, including a series of Wildlife Fact Sheets from the Fund for Animals. This new edition has been fully revised, including a greatly expanded and updated resource section. Anyone who might ever be tempted to take a baby bird home or to stop to help an injured fox, would benefit from reading this book and learning how to safely help wildlife. Book jacket.