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 updated their cover photo.
Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
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
Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
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
Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
A reminder that our 2026 calendar is now available to order! The first shipment of orders went out on Monday. This year, we decided to
Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
On this Giving Tuesday, we're happy to launch our holiday appeal. Thanks to generous supporters who came together to pledge a matching gift, the first
Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
Meet Philly, a honey brown eastern grey squirrel, who had crawled up someone's leg on a farm. As pictured, Philly's favorite fruit were apples. She
Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
Juniour, a juvenile groundhog with a not so little personality, came to us after his mom was unfortunately caught and killed by a dog. After
Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
Our 2026 calendar is now available to order! This year we decided to create a special edition celebrating some of the most memorable photos and
Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
This duo, Cherry and Forest, were found stuck in a window well. Mother skunks will take their babies out for walks at night but sometimes