Philadelphia

Metro

Wildlife

Center

Preserving a future

for Pennsylvania's wildlife

Admissions by appointment only

open daily 9am-7pm

(267) 416-9453

Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center is a hospital run by licensed wildlife rehabilitation professionals.

We treat all species of injured or orphaned wildlife. We DO NOT treat pets or remove or admit "unwanted" animals of any kind.

You must speak to a member of staff prior to bringing an animal.

Most often, people observe normal wildlife phenomena which require no intervention, and the animal(s) should be left alone.

If an animal needs help, please know you are responsible for transporting the animal to us in Norristown/Worcester Township, Montgomery County, PA. We will advise you about animal transport safety.

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Wildlife Help
Breaking Wildlife News and Advice
Wildlife Advice I found a baby rabbit Wildlife Advice

It’s baby rabbit season! Unless an injury is clearly visible, LEAVE IT BE. Mom WILL be back.

Read More → Wildlife Advice Wildlife Advice I found a baby squirrel Wildlife Advice

It’s baby squirrel season! Always try to reunite baby squirrels with their mothers. Do not give food or water to baby squirrels.

Read More → Wildlife Advice Wildlife Advice I found a hawk/raptor - is it a fledgling? Wildlife Advice

This month, all across the region, people are finding raptors that “seem to have an injury”, “cannot fly” or “have been in the same location for a long time”.

Read More → Wildlife Advice Wildlife Advice I found a bird caught on lanternfly tape or a sticky trap Wildlife Advice

If you find an animal on tape, do not attempt to remove it. Cut the tape from the tree and apply paper towel to the rest of the exposed tape so the animal does not get further attached.

Read More → Wildlife Advice Wildlife Advice I found a fawn/baby deer Wildlife Advice

People often encounter baby fawns all on their own, seemingly abandoned. This is normal. The mother deer did not abandon her offspring.

Read More → Wildlife Advice Wildlife Advice I found a baby bird Wildlife Advice

This is the time baby birds are at highest risk of "KIDNAPPING" by humans who assume the bird is orphaned. If the bird is not obviously injured, leave it alone.

Read More → Wildlife Advice I found a baby raccoon or fox

Baby raccoons and foxes are upon us. If you find an injured or orphaned baby raccoon/fox, call us (267) 416-9453. We will help you determine whether it might be possible to reunite the baby with its mother, which is always best.

Read More → Wildlife Patient Stories Patient 0081 European Starling Wildlife Patient Stories Read More → Wildlife Patient Stories Chukar Read More → Wildlife Patient Stories Patient 0061 Gray Squirrel Wildlife Patient Stories Read More → Wildlife Patient Stories Wildlife Patient Stories Patient 0022 Northern Flicker Wildlife Patient Stories Read More → Wildlife Patient Stories Wildlife Patient Stories Patient #2924 - struck by car Wildlife Patient Stories Read More → Wildlife Patient Stories Wildlife Patient Stories RETROSPECTIVE - Our First Blog Story Wildlife Patient Stories Read More → Wildlife Patient Stories Wildlife Patient Stories Great Horned Owl Returns Wildlife Patient Stories

The Great Horned Owl just released returns to say hello.

Read More → Wildlife Patient Stories Great Horned Owl Surrogacy - Complete

Jackson, our Great Horned Owl surrogate father, took charge of this orphaned baby back in April. Now, this fully mature adult is prepared to achieve freedom.

Read More → Specific Species The Case for Pigeons Specific Species

Why do we bother to rehabilitate non-native wildlife species like pigeons?

Read More → Specific Species
Patient Stories
Mallard, Avian Flu, Waterfowl Avian Influenza Update Mallard, Avian Flu, Waterfowl Mallard, Avian Flu, Waterfowl Patient Survey Patient 0257 Release
“To provide healing and temporary refuge to injured and orphaned wild animals, with the single goal of release back into their native environment, and to educate and encourage people to care about and coexist with wildlife.”
— Metro Wildlife Mission