Norma Cogar Memorial Wildlife Center

Who Are We?

Norma Cogar Memorial Wildlife Center is dedicated to the protection, conservation, and research of wildlife in our area and how we can help them survive during these trying ecological times.

Our initial beginnings came from a basic idea for a wildlife rescue in 2010. The idea for NCMWC began to take shape in 2019.

Growth and Development

In 2019, we began working on the first plans for a Animal Center which was to house both local and exotic animals, as well as house a pet adoption center. During these planning years, we found that our passion was more geared towards our local wildlife. With that, we began to build a new format for our work and mission. Our current format and mission were officially launched in 2020 during the COVID 19 pandemic.

Who Was Norma cogar?

Norma Cogar lived in West Virginia and was our founder's maternal grandmother. She always loved his desire to make a difference for animals and give people an opportunity to enjoy what the world has given us. She was obviously an important part of his childhood. This is why it was decided that in her honor that we would be called the Norma Cogar Memorial Wildlife Center.

Mrs. Cogar passed away in late 2010. Today, our founder still remembers her support and passion, which helps guide him every day.

Meet our founder

Founder-Wayne Beckham

Wayne (photo with his wife Brittany) has been in the wildlife conservation industry for 18 years, including multiple years as a state licensed wildlife control operator. His passion for conservation and the preservation of wild places is why Norma Cogar Memorial Wildlife Center was born!

Wayne is a Professional Associate of the American Zoological Association (AZA) and a trained Storm Spotter with Skywarn (National Weather Service) and Spotter Network.

He is also a commissioned Notary Public in the State of Ohio.

When not working, Wayne is an avid American Civil War enthusiast and is a member of the American Battlefield Trust

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