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💛🦝Wishlist Wednesday 🦝💛
Sometimes it’s the simplest items that make the biggest difference in the daily care of our animals!
At the Wildlife Science Center, there are certain supplies we go through constantly to keep enclosures clean, animals comfortable, and daily operations running smoothly. While they may not be flashy, these heavily used items are absolute essentials for the work we do every single day!

Some of our current high-need items include:
🛠️ Contractor bags
☀️ Shade cloth
🪣 20 quart livestock feed buckets
🧽 Scotch-Brite green scrub brushes
🗑️ Trash bags

Every donated item directly supports the care and wellbeing of the animals that call WSC home, and we truly couldn’t do it without the incredible support of our community. Whether it’s one item or several, every contribution helps more than you know 💙

🛒 Check out our wishlist here:
🔗 https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/32P71CW9ZX2H/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_ws_UDSHyb9KA6N60
Thank you for helping us continue to provide the best possible care for our amazing animals 🐾✨

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