Interior Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (IWRS)
welcome
How can we help?
Our facility in Summerland is government licensed to care for native small mammals, reptiles and aquatic birds. We are not open to the public to drop off animals directly- to protect hospitalized animals from stress while recovering. We focus on rehabilitating and releasing aquatic species responsibly.
Have a common Okanagan wildlife question?
Go to our Wildlife Info section.
Get expert advice on human wildlife conflict prevention. For species that are not part of our rehabilitation program, we still assess, give advice and guidance of how to help the animal (e.g. deer, raccoons, songbirds, raptors, invasive species).
We strive to provide education about how to live with wildlife for the public and our volunteers.
We also collect data from our patients whenever possible and are expanding our network of collaborators constantly. Our beaver program includes participation in wetland restoration and live webcams in our beaver enclosures.
Choose one of the following options:
FOUND WILDLIFE THAT NEEDS OUR CARE?
Email us, please include:
1) Your location
2) A picture of the animal
3) Why human care is needed?
4) Have you captured & contained the animal already?
HAVE A CRITICAL WILDLIFE EMERGENCY?
Call the RAPP hotline:
1.877.952.7277
For info and reporting on wildlife involving public safety (large carnivores & deer) speak with a Conservation Officer
WANT TO ARRANGE A WILDLIFE DROP-OFF?
Call one of our local veterinary partners:
Our veterinary partner clinics are available to receive pre-arranged wildlife drop-offs during their respective business hours.
See vet contact list below:
HAVE A GENERAL WILDLIFE QUESTION?
Call the BC SPCA hotline:
1.855.622.7722
For info on different species, conflict situations, general urban wildlife questions
(advice on wild and domestic animal questions across BC)
Interior Wildlife’s team of veterinary and wildlife professionals operates the only licensed year-round wildlife rehabilitation facility with a focus on aquatic wildlife in the southern interior of British Columbia. Our facility is purpose-built to care for small mammals such as beavers, porcupines, badgers, bats, skunks and marmots. We also have housing and resources for reptiles such as turtles, as well as water birds including herons, swans, geese, ducks, loons, seagulls. We release all our wildlife patients and do not have permanent wild residents.
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THANK YOU KINDLY FOR YOUR SUPPORT !!!
Wildlife rehabilitation in BC is NOT funded by the government
Our sponsors & supporters:
How to Donate
IWRS is 100% volunteer-run. We are funded solely by private donations and sponsorships. As as registered charity, we can provide tax receipts for your donation!
Donate online
E-transfer us directly: donate@interiorwildlife.ca
or by credit card via Paypal
Mail a cheque
Office address:
PO Box 988
V0H1Z0, Summerland,
BC, Canada
Via Canada Helps
Click above or below to get re-directed to our charity account with CanadaHelps.org
Wish Lists
Click on the picture above
and view our in-kind and gift wishes
