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
These baby chipmunks were found during a foundation repair. The mom was frantically running around the site and began digging out a new den. They
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Happy World Bee Day! Did you know that there are about 20,000 species of bees and they live on every continent except Antarctica? Bees play
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Almost every situation is unique and we’re here to provide advice. Before you take any action, please email info@rideauwildlife.org with photos of the problem area
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This weekend is a popular time for camping, gardening, relaxing and spending time outdoors with family and friends. Here are some tips to help keep
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Today is Endangered Species Day. RVWS regularly cares for these endangered reptiles. Comment below if you know who. #RVWS #WildlifeRehabilitation #InjuredAnimal #WildlifeRescueOttawa
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Friendly Reminder. Mother's Day is Sunday, May 10th. Sometimes it’s hard to find the perfect gift for mom each year. Maybe she has everything she
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Our annual Open House is back, taking place at the Sanctuary on June 6th and June 7th, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, rain or shine.
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Why Did the Turtle Cross the Road? Most turtles crossing the road are females headed to dry land to lay eggs. They take the same
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This 6-wk old red fox kit was found on a cold day near a den, and had just fallen in a ditch full of water.