Wildlife Rescue From Hoist House to Sanctuary

In August, our underground team had anything but a typical day. While working in the 10 Hoist House, they spotted something unexpected, a baby coatimundi, curled up and clearly in distress. She was tiny, dehydrated, and very lost.

Instead of panic, our crew responded with care. They knew exactly what to do, thanks to training and our Wildlife Management Plan. The environmental team was called in, and the rescue mission began. This wasn’t just a wild encounter. It was a chance to live our values and to protect the wildlife that shares our space.

The Response: Our environmental team jumped into action, followed our Wildlife Management Plan, and called in Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center. They reviewed photos and info and made the call: Rescue is the best option. That same evening, the baby was safely transported to their sanctuary in Scottsdale.

Protocols in Action:
✅ Safety and wildlife handling procedures
✅ Quick thinking and solid training
✅ Coordination with wildlife experts

A Second Chance: After two weeks of care at the Southwest Wildlife sanctuary, the baby coati was stronger, hydrated, and ready for a hopeful reunion. Her family had been spotted near the East Plant, so the sanctuary team returned to try and bring her home. Our team supported the effort, hoping for a happy ending. But nature had other plans. Despite their best efforts, the reunion didn’t happen. The baby coati didn’t reconnect with her family and for her safety and wellbeing, the sanctuary made the call to keep her in their care.

Now, she’s thriving in a safe, enriching environment surrounded by other rescued wildlife. She’ll live out her life at Southwest Wildlife, where she’s protected, loved, and part of something bigger. It’s not the ending we hoped for, but it’s a beautiful new beginning.

“It was incredible to see everyone come together for this little life,” said Darla from our Environmental team.

Why It Matters: We don’t just operate in nature, we protect it. Our team takes environmental stewardship seriously. Whether it’s rescuing a baby coati, monitoring local habitats, or restoring native vegetation, we show up with care, training, and purpose. We live and work in a landscape rich with wildlife. That’s why our crews are trained to respond safely and respectfully and why we invest in partnerships that help protect Arizona’s ecosystems.