Hidalgo County's Only Certified Wildlife Rehabilitator at National Butterfly Center
(Mission, TX) – Just in time for spring and all the babies this time brings, Hidalgo County now has a certified wildlife rehabilitator. Congratulations are due to Angelica Garcia, of the National Butterfly Center in Mission, Texas, for her successful completion of the intensive course of study and examination by the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association (NWRA).Wildlife rehabilitators are committed to the treatment and subsequent release of native wildlife in need. Certified rehabilitators, like Ms. Garcia, are specially trained to care for injured animals that are not accustomed to human interaction and should not be kept as pets.
Formerly a Licensed Vocational Nurse, Garcia came to work at the National Butterfly Center more than three years ago when she decided to take a break from working with human patients. In her current position, the nursing education she received and skills she’s developed over years of practice are particularly valuable, as every call for assistance requires an assessment of the animal’s general health, level of trauma and likelihood of survival.
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