Our Wild World

Ms. Searles is an expert in the handling and rehabilitation of injured wildlife and has appeared on numerous television and radio news programs. Accredited by the American Sanctuary Association, SWCC is presently home to numerous mammals, reptiles, and birds and is the only accredited holding facility for large predators in the State of Arizona. Equipped with an on-site hospital for treating injured and sick wildlife, SWCC has rescued, rehabilitated and released thousands of animals. Linda developed a program for raising orphaned coyote pups and bobcat kittens using foster parents. SWCC’s Nature Center schedules regular tours of the facility for school groups, community organizations, and the general public, and her staff and volunteers have developed a traveling education program to visit schools and community events to teach children and members of the community about wildlife and the environment.