Directory of Wildlife Resources

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Rescue and shelter organizations are involved in helping and protecting wildlife.

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• Exotic Pets
• Primates
• Turtles and Tortoises
• United Kingdom

Resources in This Category

• American Wildlife Foundation

  http://www.awildfound.org/
  Molalla, Oregon based facility dedicated to teaching people to care for and about wildlife through education, animal care and rehabilitation.

• Animal Advocates

  http://animaladvocates.us/
  A non-profit animal rescue and education organization for wildlife and domestic animals located in Los Angeles County but serves most of California. Includes program details as well as volunteer information.

• Animals for Awareness

  http://animalsforawareness.org/
  Illinois non-profit, no-kill, USDA licensed exotic animal sanctuary and educational facility.

• Big Cat Rescue

  http://bigcatrescue.org/
  Sanctuary located near Tampa, Florida. Features information on the plight of wild species in captivity, FAQ, news, and contacts.

• Carolina Tiger Rescue

  http://www.carolinatigerrescue.org/
  Nonprofit organization that rescues animals, primarily wildcats, and provides conservation education to the public. Includes animal descriptions, information about volunteerism and donations, hours, and directions. Located in Pittsboro, North Carolina.

• Eagle Tail Mountain Wolf Sanctuary

  http://www.eagletailmountain.com/
  A non-profit charity in Tonopah, Arizona rescues and provides homes for abused, abandoned and unwanted wolfdogs (wolf-hybrids) while raising public awareness of the problems surrounding privately owned wolf-hybrids.

• Everglades Outpost

  http://www.evergladesoutpost.org/
  Florida facility that cares for injured wildlife and gives refuge to unwanted, confiscated, and abused exotic pets. Includes pictures and information about the resident animals.

• Exotic Cats and Wildlife Orphanage

  http://www.exoticrefuge.org/
  Non Profit orphanage for Exotic Cats and other wildlife. Located in Kirbyville, Texas.

• Fox Valley Wildlife Center

  https://www.fvwc.org/
  A licensed wildlife rehabilitation center caring for orphaned and injured wild birds and mammals. This volunteer organization funded through donations. Located in the Elburn Woods Forest Preserve, Wasco. Elburn, Illinois.

• Gooseneck Hill Waterfowl Farm

  http://www.gooseneckhillwaterfowlfarm.com/
  Sanctuary for endangered and protected species of geese, ducks and swans from around the world. Contains mission, directions, adoption information, and a slide show.

• GW Zoo

  http://www.gwzoo.com/
  A non-profit, no-kill sanctuary for abused and abandoned wildlife. Located in Wynnewood, Oklahoma.

• Humane Association of Wildlife Care and Education, Inc.

  http://www.hawkewildlife.org/
  Non-profit group whose goal is to rescue, rehabilitate, and release injured or orphaned wild birds, mammals and reptiles. Images of the residents, what to do or not do when finding wildlife in trouble, ways to help, membership application, and events. Located in St. Johns County.

• In-Sync Exotics

  http://www.insyncexotics.com/
  Sanctuary for exotic felines located in Wylie, Texas. Includes cat information, news and educational programs.

• International Bird Rescue

  http://www.bird-rescue.org/
  Dedicated to mitigating the human impact on aquatic birds and other wildlife worldwide through emergency response, education, research, and planning.

• L and L Exotic Animal Farm Rescue and Refuge

  http://www.angelfire.com/hi5/wildlife_refuge/index.html
  Wildlife refuge stories, lots of colorful photos, animal sounds, information, free downloads; screensavers, themes, and gifs.

• Lions, Tigers and Bears Rescue

  http://www.lionstigersandbears.org/
  Provides rescue and educational services for big cats. Located in San Diego, California.

• Majestic Waterfowl Sanctuary

  http://www.majesticwaterfowl.org/
  A non-profit organization dedicated to providing sanctuary for abandoned waterfowl. Includes photos, news, staff details and vet listings.

• Mission: Wolf

  http://www.missionwolf.org/
  Colorado's wolf refuge located in the mountains.

• Never Cry Wolf Rescue & Adoptions

  http://nevercrywolfrescue.org/
  Locates and saves wolf and wolf hybrid in Northern California and provides education programs.

• Nina's Ark Wildlife Sanctuary

  http://www.ninasarksanctuary.com/
  A refuge for orphaned or injured native animals near Litchfield Park in the Northern Territory of Australia. Includes photos, news and background.

• Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary

  http://www.norcrosswildlife.org/
  History of the organization plus information on horticulture, educational programs and exhibits.

• Operation WildLife

  http://www.owl-online.org/
  Provides rehabilitation and veterinary services for injured and orphaned wild animals, and wildlife education for the citizens of northeast Kansas and northwest Missouri.

• PrideRock Wildlife Refuge

  http://www.priderock.org/
  Safe haven for big cats that have been abused, abandoned, confiscated or rescued. Overview of their work, art gallery, and contacts for donation in Terrell, Texas.

• Riddle's Elephant and Wildlife Sanctuary

  http://www.elephantsanctuary.org/
  Internationally recognized sanctuary which accepts any elephant regardless of species, gender, or disposition. Features elephant biographies, event details, press releases, and information for those wishing to help.

• Roo Gully

  http://members.iinet.net.au/~roogully/
  Sanctuary and education centre in Western Australia provides care for injured and orphaned marsupials. Includes case histories, photographs, information for volunteers, and a wildlife database.

• Second Chance Wildlife Center

  http://www.scwc.org/
  An organization that rescues squirrels, birds, and other wildlife in the Washington area. Photos of their patients and list of volunteer opportunities.

• Southeast Llama Rescue

  http://www.southeastllamarescue.org/
  A 501C3 non-profit organization incorporated in North Carolina with a mission to protect abused, neglected, unwanted and behaviorally unmanageable llamas through prevention, education, intervention, placement and lifelong care.

• Southeastern Outdoors - Wildlife Rehabilitation

  http://www.southeasternoutdoors.com/wildlife/rehabilitators/index-rehabilitators.html
  National directory of wildlife rehabilitators in the USA. Also offers rehabilitation discussions and suggested books about the subject.

• Southwest Wildlife Foundation

  http://www.southwestwildlife.org/
  Non-profit organization that rescues and rehabilitates injured and orphaned wildlife native to Arizona. Located in Scottsdale AZ.

• Swan Lifeline

  http://www.swanlifeline.org.uk/
  Swan Rescue Headquarters and Treatment Centre. Registered Charity 299254 Cuckoo Weir Island, South Meadow Lane, Eton, Berkshire. Patron - Sir Richard Branson

• The Ark R.A.I.N. Foundation Wildlife Sanctuary

  http://www.arkrain.org/
  A Tennessee non profit wildlife sanctuary and rescue for rare and endangered species.

• The C.A.R.E. Foundation

  http://www.thecarefoundation.org/
  Creating Animal Respect Education is a nonprofit exotic animal sanctuary caring for large cats, small mammals and reptiles in Central Florida.

• The Elephant Sanctuary

  http://www.elephants.com/
  The Elephant Sanctuary of Hohenwald, Tennessee is a natural-habitat refuge where sick, old and needy elephants can once again walk the Earth in peace and dignity.

• The Swan Sanctuary

  http://www.theswansanctuary.org.uk/
  Rescues and rehabilitates swans, cygnets, geese, goslings, ducks, ducklings, waterfowl, birds and fledgelings all over the UK and Ireland.

• The Weirfield Wildlife Hospital.

  http://www.weirfield.co.uk/
  UK facility that provides first aid, primary and secondary care followed by recuperation and rehabilitation and, subject to the animal, eventual release back into the wild.

• The Wildcat Sanctuary

  http://www.wildcatsanctuary.org/
  Nonprofit, no-kill sanctuary for unwanted or abused captive wildcats, including wild-domestic crossbreeds as well as large cats. Located in Sandstone, Minnesota.

• Three Ring Ranch

  http://threeringranch.org/
  A non-profit, USDA licensed, exotic animal sanctuary in Kona, Hawaii. Federally licensed for raptor rehabilitation, endangered species possession and as an amnesty station for alien species.

• Tiger Creek Refuge

  http://www.tigercreek.org/
  Home for abused, neglected and unwanted tigers and other big cats. Part of the Tiger Missing Link Foundation in Tyler, Texas.

• Tiger Haven

  http://www.tigerhaven.org/
  A sanctuary for lions, tigers, jaguars, cougars and leopards in need. Includes background, virtual tour, photos, and how to help. Kingston, Tennessee.

• Tigerhomes.org

  http://www.tigerhomes.org/
  Privately owned animal sanctuary and habitat. Offers live web cams featuring Tigers, Lemurs and Lions. Located in Florida.

• Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge

  http://www.turpentinecreek.org/
  Rescues abandoned, abused, or unwanted big cats, with emphasis on tigers, lions, leopards, and cougars. Provides the animals with a permanent home and caring environment.

• Vale Wildlife Rescue

  http://www.valewildlife.org.uk/
  A registered charity dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and, where possible, release of sick, injured or orphaned British wildlife.

• Valley of the Kings Sanctuary and Retreat

  http://www.votk.org/
  Located in Sharon, Wisconsin. Dedicated to the rescue and refuge of abused and abandoned exotic animals including tigers, lions, other big cats, bears and foxes.

• Western North Carolina Nature Center

  http://www.wildwnc.org/
  Located in Asheville, North Carolina. Comprehensive resource on nature and conservation topics in the region, including animals, native trees, upcoming events, and related links.

• Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center of Orange County

  http://www.wwccoc.org/
  Mission statement, photos, and information about membership and volunteer opportunities.

• White Wolf Sanctuary Arctic Wolf Rescue

  http://www.whitewolfsanctuary.com/
  Rescue and preservation of the Arctic wolf. Information about the sanctuary, wolf pictures and a gift shop.

• Wild Animal Rescue Foundation of Thailand

  http://www.warthai.org/
  The foundation runs several sanctuaries which care for injured and orphaned wildlife.

• WildCat Haven

  http://www.wildcathaven.org/
  Non-profit, 501c3 rescue facility for abused, displaced, and unwanted captive bred wildcats that provides a better life for smaller wildcats from bobcats to cougars.

• Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation, Inc.

  http://www.wildlife-rescue.org/
  A non-profit sanctuary. Includes stories and news, photograph gallery, tips for dealing with urban wildlife, and volunteer opportunities. Located in Boerne, Texas.

• Wildlife Rescue of New Mexico

  http://www.wrinm.org/
  The mission of Wildlife Rescue of New Mexico is "To Raise, Rehabilitate, Release, and Educate".

• Wildlife Rescue, Inc.

  http://www.wildliferescueinc.org/
  Alleviating the suffering of sick, injured, and orphaned animals. Tips for saving wildlife, success stories, and a list of ways to help. Hampstead, Maryland.

• Wildlife Survival Sanctuary

  http://www.wildlifesurvival.com/
  A 501c non-profit exotic animal rescue facility. Provides places for unwanted animals. Includes events listings and contact information.

• Wildlife Victoria Australia: Rescue

  http://www.wildlifevictoria.org.au/
  Gives advice and referrals for injured, sick and orphaned native animals. Includes service descriptions, a discussion forum and event listings.

• Wildlife Waystation

  http://www.wildlifewaystation.org/
  A 160 acre animal sanctuary and rehabilitation facility for wild and exotic wildlife, located in Southern California.

• Wolf Haven International

  http://www.wolfhaven.org/
  Wolf sanctuary located in Washington State.

• Yogi and Friends Exotic Cat Sanctuary

  http://www.yogieandfriends.org/
  Louisiana exotic big cat sanctuary and refuge.

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