ABOUT US
Since our beginning in 1984, we have treated over 55,000 wildlife patients from all over Manitoba!
ABOUT US
Who we are
Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre has been rehabilitating injured, sick, and orphaned wildlife for their return to the wild since 1984. We are a volunteer-driven, registered charity that has cared for over 55,000 wildlife who play a vital role in the ecological and biological processes that are essential to life itself. We rely on the generous support of volunteers and donors like you to rehabilitate wildlife and educate about the awareness, appreciation, and peaceful coexistence with wildlife.
The Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre and Campus is located on Treaty 1 territory, ancestral lands of the Anishinaabeg, Dakota and Dene peoples, and on the Homeland of the Red River Métis.
Wildlife Haven is honoured to care for wildlife from all ancestral lands in Manitoba. We are committed to working in partnership with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples in educating current and future generations about the importance of respect and peaceful co-existence with wild animals, the land, water, and all living beings.
Wildlife Haven Veterinary Hospital
The first of its' kind in Manitoba
Wildlife Haven's accredited wildlife veterinary hospital is fully equipped with a full-time licensed veterinarian, diagnostic equipment, and an operating room to provide emergency care, procedures, and surgeries for sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife from all over Manitoba.
We now have the capabilities, equipment, and expertise to do diagnostic imaging, administer controlled medication, and perform surgeries on Manitoba wildlife, at the Wildlife Haven Campus!
Our Medical Team is comprised of a full-time Veterinarian and several Certified Wildlife Rehabilitators, working collaboratively to implement robust medical treatment plans and pre-release protocols for each patient in care.
Wildlife Haven is committed to creating a safe and comfortable place for all, a space where individuals can live their life without fear or oppression for being themselves. We encourage everyone to have a voice, a seat at the table, and a chance to succeed.
The Wildlife Haven team continually takes on initiatives to keep our workspace safe, inclusive, and comfortable for all who are part of the Wildlife Haven team and family. We are committed to this work and strive to make the world a better place.
Rescue. Rehabilitate. Release.
Rehabilitating injured, sick and orphaned wildlife for their return back to the wild.
Educating about awareness, appreciation and peaceful coexistence with wildlife.
OUR HISTORY
How it all started
In 1984, a group of concerned citizens founded the Manitoba Wildlife Rehabilitation Organization (MWRO) from their backyards. Their goal was to rehabilitate injured, sick, and orphaned wildlife.
As their needs grew, MWRO moved to the University of Manitoba’s Glenlea Research Station in 1993. In 2003, MWRO started operating as Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre and in 2008, relocated again to a repurposed dairy barn, just outside of Winnipeg.
In 2018, Wildlife Haven settled into its permanent home in Île des Chênes. Our 18-acre campus features Manitoba's first Wildlife Veterinary Hospital, the Murray Education Centre, 55 specialized habitats, and more.
Today, we can proudly say we have treated over 55,000 wildlife patients. None of this would be possible without the incredible support of our volunteers, donors, and community.
Our Volunteers
We could not do what we do without the hundreds of volunteers that have helped us throughout the years, and we are often looking for more people to join our team!
VOLUNTEER WITH US!Wildlife Haven is proud to operate according to the highest international standards in Wildlife Rehabilitation.
We are the only accredited Wildlife Veterinary Hospital in Manitoba, recognized by the Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA) for excellence in animal care. Our work is fully permitted by the Manitoba Wildlife Branch and Environment and Climate Change Canada, with annual reporting and inspections. We are proud members of the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association (NWRA) and regularly present at the NWRA Symposium. We are also grateful to be members of the International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators (IAATE).