North Texas Wildlife Center

We’re experiencing a significant increase in intakes compared to this time last year, and we’ve just purchased a new facility which is currently under going renovations. This means our expenses are at an all time high. Your support right now is critical to keep our doors open and our lifesaving work going.

As one of the few high-volume multiclass wildlife centers in North Texas with a dedicated intake center, we serve as the first stop for sick, injured, and/or orphaned wildlife ranging from baby birds and opossums to raccoons and countless others impacted by pets, vehicles, poisons, human activity, and more. Our volunteers, trained shift leads, and veterinary team work tirelessly to stabilize each patient and prepare them for release back into the wild.

$175,000 in support can help provide:

$1,000- Senior Opossum Sanctuary- Provide non-releasable elderly opossums with a peaceful, permanent environment.

$1,000- Mini Incubators- Provide lifesaving warmth and stability for orphaned and vulnerable babies.

$2,000- Enclosure Expansion- Provide satellite rehabbers with new cages and/or enclosures as needed.

$3,500- Enclosures Repairs- Maintain safe, comfortable recovery spaces for animals throughout their rehabilitation.

$4,000-  Emergency Fund- Respond immediately to urgent medical needs, critical cases, and unexpected rescues as well as emergencies that may arise from natural disasters, electronic/HVAC/equipment failures, and others.

$4,500-  Facility Mortgage- Help cover a month of expenses at our new facility and keep our doors open to wildlife in need.

$5,000-  Vaccines- Prevent disease and help protect both wildlife populations and the animals in our care.

$5,000-  Baby Formula- Feed orphaned raccoons, squirrels, opossums, and countless other babies who depend on us.

$5,000- Health insurance for 2 full time staff members.

$5,000- Continuing Education- Funds for continuing education for staff and/or volunteers.

$6,500- Insurance Coverage for the Facility- Help protect the staff, volunteers, facility, and lifesaving operations that make our work possible.

$6,500- Raptor Mew- to house small or medium raptors during peak season and long term recovery.

$7,000- Veterinary Care- Fund essential diagnostics, treatments, medications, and surgeries for injured and critically ill wildlife.

$20,000- Savings account for last minute needs/critical needs as they occur

$13,000- Staff Support- 1 intern during the summer.

$20,000- Funds for general needs as they occur like groceries, internet services, security cameras, WRMD database subscription, 

$26,000- Staff Support- 1 part time employee during peak season.

$40,000- Facility renovations- this will cover improvements and expansions of our new facility. 

TOTAL: $175,000

With your help, we can continue rescuing and caring for wildlife through the busiest months of the year, from baby opossums and squirrels to coyotes, foxes, and owls right here in North Texas. Mid-year support is critical to ensure we can keep up with the growing number of animals that depend on us every day.

Thank you so much for helping us give North Texas wildlife the care and second chance they deserve.