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
Meet Kim Possible, one of RVWS's most recent success stories. Brought to us in early June by her finder. Kim was found alone on their
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Looking to make a difference for local wildlife while building hands-on experience in event planning and fundraising? Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary is recruiting Event Committee
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Fun fact! Did you know that a groundhog's incisors, like all rodents, grow continuously and are kept sharp and trimmed through gnawing and eating? In
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Introducing an exciting release! Meet Gingerbread the hoary bat. The hoary bat, despite being one of the largest bat species in North America, is not
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Here is one of our skunks on a walk, featuring a little moth friend. During a stroll in the woods behind their house, two boys
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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