Wildlife rehabilitation

If you respect and admire wild animals, wildlife rehabilitation might just be the calling for you. There is much more to the job than just a love for wildlife. Successful rehabilitation and release of sick, injured and orphaned wild animals requires specific skills and knowledge, as well as legal permits and licenses. What is […]

For emergency assistance with wildlife, please call 618-988-1067. This page is administered by volunteers.

Lucky Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation ♥️

Wildlife centers are often sparsely staffed and underfunded. In the aftermath of a natural disaster, they depend on networks of wildlife rehabbers to help

Hochatown Rescue Center and Petting Zoo added a new photo.

Formula for orphaned or injured young is a big expense for wildlife rehabilitators. Learn how you've helped a variety of little critters get this needed sustenance at a Kansas rescue!

A Day in the Life of a Zookeeper

Becoming a wildlife rehabilitator involves several steps, including education, gaining experience, obtaining necessary permits, and networking within the wildlife rehabilitation community. Here's a general guide on how to become a wildlife rehabilitator:

Our Mission: To rescue, rehabilitate, and release native wildlife and to provide sanctuary, individualized care, and a voice for other animals in need.

Veterinary students at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine have many opportunities to engage in zoo and wildlife work, both during the academic year as well as summer and winter break…

Each year our center admits hundreds of injured and orphaned birds, mammals, and reptiles—with the goal of providing them with needed care and releasing back into the wild

Wild animals that are hurt or sick need care, just like any other animal. Some veterinarians specialize in this kind of work, but the main group of people responsible for healing wild animals are wildlife rehabilitators. Becoming a...

Virginia wildlife rehabilitation hospitals get creative during pandemic. Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center staff and volunteers are now caring for baby

ECSS Sweetbriar Wildlife Rehab on Instagram: "Make sure to wait for it! Meet Newton, she is one of the newest permanent members of our Sweetbriar family. She loves to take baths. Unfortunately,a well meaning human raised this screech-owl all alone. When a baby animal is cared for by a human, they think they are human and there is no way of changing that thought. It is known as imprinting. Why is imprinting a bad thing? Well, when this owl matures and wants to mate she will try to find a…

Getting supplies together for your wildlife rehabilitation facility is very important. You will want to put some thought into how you set up your facility. Supplies include cages, bedding, food, cleaning, and intake materials. There is always a long list of things that are needed. Your needs may ch