Our Mission
We help wildlife get back home to the wild.
Many wildlife adapt to living in our urban Ottawa environments, but they face many challenges. Mothers are accidentally killed by cars or illegally trapped and relocated, leaving behind orphaned babies. If they lose their mother while they are young and vulnerable, these babies have no hope except for the care we provide.
Get Involved
We would not be able to help so many wildlife without the help of our dedicated team of staff, interns and volunteers. There are many ways to get involved and help wildlife. We have opportunities for summer student employment, full-time internships, weekly and casual volunteers, and co-op and field placements.
Come join our dynamic and diverse team of people from the community with a passion for wildlife and the environment.
Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
"I never saw a wild thing sorry for itself" ~D.H. Lawrence In each story I shared in December, every animal survived - not because of
"I never saw a wild thing sorry for itself" ~D.H. Lawrence - Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
In each story I shared in December, every animal survived - not because of their wild instincts, but because of so many caring and generous people. In the end, it is our donors who saved them. Please click here to read about them. If you would like to create more survival stories with me,
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Happy Holidays from everyone at RVWS. Wishing you a magical season full of good health, happiness and kindness.
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This mom raccoon couldn’t count. Find out why that matters and how she ended up multiplying her love. Some more multiplication for you today! Some
The mom raccoon who couldn't count.. - Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
Find out why that matters and how she ended up multiplying her love. Some more multiplication for you today! Some of our biggest fans have generously stepped up to match another $25,000 in donations from December 15th to December 31st! Every gift matters and helps the animals in our care all year lo...
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The luckiest raccoon ever, a smiling coyote and a fawn with a traumatic start to life.... Read about some of the magical rescues and releases
Some memorable patients - Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
Learn about some of our most memorable and magical releases from the last 20 years, the people who saved them, and how you and your gift can make twice the difference.
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BAT ALERT: With the extreme changes in temperatures, big brown bats who hibernate in attics (as opposed to caves), often wake up and can sometimes
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RVWS is so grateful to be a part of such a kind and caring community. We are thrilled and grateful to announce that several more
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We want to send a special thank you to the 2025 @Mistletoe Fair for their generous donation of $877. These much needed funds will directly
Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary updated their cover photo.
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You have shown us that the magic of the holiday season is in full swing. Together, you did it! Through your generosity, $15,000 in donations