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, 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 Lemon, named for her signature yellowish stripe on intake, who was found alone on a rainy day. Yellow tinged stripes in skunks often signify
Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
Meet Lemon, named for her signature yellowish stripe on intake, who was found alone on a rainy day. Yellow tinged stripes in skunks often signify
Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
Our 2025 calendar is ready to pre-order! Be sure to order early as we sold out last year. More info and ordering at www.rideauwildlife.org/calendar/
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Happy Halloween from all of the ghouls at RVWS!
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Happy Thanksgiving! We're so grateful to all of our donors, staff and volunteers, partners, people who find and rescue wildlife, and supporters who make it
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It's our favourite time of year--release time!! It’s heartwarming to witness the culmination of everyone’s hard work and our supporters who make this possible. Thank
Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
Earlier this summer, this little North American river otter pup was found abandoned on a cottage road. Unfortunately, efforts to reunite the pup with its
Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
In early August, patience and care led to a happy reunion for four baby squirrels who had fallen from their nest. These neonates fell one