WildNite for Wildlife 2026

Welcome to WildNite for Wildlife 2026

This important fundraising event generates critical funds to operate our Wildlife Hospital, which admits more than 8,500 wildlife patients a year. Join us this year at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on April 23rd at 5:30 p.m. for an evening of engagement with our organization's leaders and native wildlife. The evening will include entertainment, silent and live auctions.  We will share stories of care and concern for Ohio's native wildlife with a focus on how our powerful partnerships contribute to the success of our mission!  We will showcase how your support allows Ohio Wildlife Center to offer this vital service to our community.

Two Journeys One Mission

At Ohio Wildlife Center, we believe in second chances, for wildlife and for people. Our groundbreaking partnership with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction gives incarcerated people the opportunity to make a real difference by giving orphaned wildlife a fighting chance. Through their dedication of time and compassion, these individuals find purpose, hope, and a path toward their own rehabilitation.
This program is about more than animal care; it's about healing, growth, and transformation on both sides. Your support makes this work possible. Help us continue giving second chances to the animals who depend on us and to the people who are rebuilding their lives.

About Ohio Wildlife Center

For over 40 years, Ohio Wildlife Center has cared for injured, orphaned, and ill native wildlife. As the state's largest rehabilitation center, we rely on a dedicated team of staff and volunteers to make this work possible. Our mission is to foster awareness and appreciation of Ohio's native wildlife through rehabilitation, education, and wildlife health studies. 

Nestled on 20 acres in Powell, Ohio, Ohio Wildlife Center is a haven for native wildlife and the community that cares for them. Our Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, located at 6245 Cook Rd, is a donation-based clinic where the public can bring injured or orphaned wild animals for help. Just down the road at 9000 Dublin Rd, our Education Center welcomes guests for private tours and community events that inspire a deeper connection with Ohio's native wildlife.