Timmy is the smaller of the two Raccoons at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary. Timmy was orphaned and brought to our rehabilitation center. Our staff discovered she is cortically blind, meaning her eyes work well but her brain doesn’t process vision properly, and she was deemed non-releasable.
Raccoons, often referred to as “Trash Pandas,” are one of the most common mammals in the nation. While many believe raccoons are nocturnal, they are actually crepuscular, or most active during dawn or dusk.
Raccoons do not make good household pets. Raccoons can carry rabies and other diseases that can be fatal to humans. Raccoons are smart, active, and curious animals that require plenty of mental and physical stimulation.
