Photos: Carolina Wildlife Care Baby Shower/Open House

opened its doors to the public for its annual baby shower/open house Sunday.

The center treats sick, injured and orphaned animals with the goal of returning them back into their natural habitat, according to the center's website. 

Visitors were able to tour the facility and see the center's animals up close and personal. 

Animals included baby opossums, raccoons, squirrels, birds and snakes.

Anne Palyok, director of Carolina Wildlife Care, said the the open house is way for the public to learn about how they can get involved and help wildlife. 

"I hope they learn how important it is to take care of the wildlife we have," Palyok said. "Everything has its place. And to appreciate what they're here for."

"We just hope you come away with a better understanding of what's going on and what you can do to help them."

Carolina Wildlife Care is always in need of volunteers. More information about how you can help can be found on the center's website.

Monetary donations or a donation from the Wish List is welcomed.