Helping injured and orphaned wildlife get back home to the wild
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
Good morning! It's supposed to be a bit rainy today. If you're looking for something to do, consider heading over to the Metcalfe Farmers' Market
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We have received a release update for a couple of raccoons from last year, but with some special guests. The deer spotted in the first
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A Friendly Reminder! While we love all animals here at RVWS, we are not able to admit or care for birds. If you need help/information
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Thanks to a kind and observant finder, these three eastern grey squirrels are now living it up, squirrel style! Stitch, Jit and Patty were orphaned.
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Have any extra fruit or vegetables this year? Calling all home gardeners and farmers, we are looking for extra produce. We are accepting apples, watermelons,
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It’s baby groundhog season, with 21 already admitted since spring. All of the baby groundhogs were found outside of their burrow. Mom would never let
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Sometimes, even our smallest creatures need a helping hand. Please enjoy this snippet of our most recent release. This mouse was found in bad shape
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Happy World Nature Conservation Day from the staff and volunteers at RVWS. This day is intended to increase awareness about the importance of protecting our
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RVWS would not be what it is today without our compassionate and generous donors. To our past and current donors, thank you so much for