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Every patient Calgary Wildlife accepts is a unique and special case, but three of the patients we took in this summer were particularly...

A noteworthy patient at Calgary Wildlife this summer was a great blue heron that spent over 50 days in care. The heron was found in...

One of our current patients is a North-American porcupine who came to us in the spring. Although now living a happy and healthy life with us while awaiting his upcoming release, his life did not start out untroubled. We received this little guy as an orphaned baby, at the beginning of May, after his mother had been hit and killed by a vehicle. He was admitted with a broken arm and had to undergo a procedure to set the bone. Baby porcupines, known as porcupettes, require a hug

This summer, Calgary Wildlife had the incredible opportunity to offer care to a group of five common ravens. The first raven was injured...

As a rehabilitation centre, our goal is to always release sick and injured animals back to their natural habitat after recovery, but in a...

Have you ever wondered what happens after an animal is admitted to Calgary Wildlife? Well wonder no further! As animals, especially...

This summer, Calgary Wildlife had the remarkable opportunity to supply care for multiple great horned owls (bubo virginianus). Each of these owlets were orphans who were admitted to our clinic over the span of two weeks, from the end of April through the first week of May. Although they were found in different locations and are not siblings, these four have been raised together for the majority of their time with us. They were estimated to be in the 2-3 week range upon arriva

Calgary Wildlife not only takes in patients from the wild, but also provides a home to many species at our site. Built on the outskirts...

World Animal Day (WAD) is celebrated every year on October 4th and unites the animal welfare movement, mobilizing it into a global force...

True or False: There are lots of ways to help wildlife in your day to day life. True! There are several easy ways you can contribute to...

Today (September 23rd, 2023) is International Rabbit Day! Here in Alberta we have both wild hares and wild rabbits, but do you know the...

One of our previous long-term patients was a muskrat who overwintered at Calgary Wildlife. The muskrat was brought in after being caught...

This summer, Calgary Wildlife was in for a surprise, with a shipment of black billed magpies from the Wildlife Rescue Association of BC! This was especially remarkable as black billed magpies are not native to BC, they’re native to Alberta. So how had five baby birds found their way to a different province? The nest containing the magpies had been built on the back of a transport truck in Calgary. When the truck made the 12-hour trip through the Rockies and across two provinc

True or False: It’s okay to keep a wild animal in your home while it’s a baby. False! Although many species are cute when they are young,...

September is FOX MONTH here at Calgary Wildlife. Did you know that foxes are solitary creatures and do not form packs like wolves and...

During the spring and summer it is very common for nests to be disrupted by natural causes like storms and wind as well as human...

As a rehabilitation centre, our goal is to always release sick and injured animals back to their natural habitat after recovery. In a few...

True or False: All nine species of bat in Alberta are insectivores. True! Alberta is home to nine different species of bat, six of which hibernate in the province. All of these species' diets consist of insects which make them invaluable natural pest controllers! What to know about bats Bats are incredible animals who contribute hugely to the environment. At Calgary Wildlife we are proud to accept and provide care to all bats in Alberta. We have a special trailer, fondly call

August is PORCUPINE MONTH here at Calgary Wildlife, and we can't wait to tell you all about our spikey friend the porcupine.

True or False: A mother deer will spend all day with her babies. False! A mother deer will leave her babies in a safe spot like some...

As cities expand and habitats deplete, coexistence becomes more important than ever. City folk may find themselves encountering a wide...

Baby skunks are born through May and June. Read this PSA to find out what to do if you come across a baby skunk!

It's fledgling season! Learn everything you need to know about encountering a fledgling in this PSA.

"Check your car before you leave" are words to live by this hiking season. If you have spent a wonderful day out in the mountains, and...