The 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 aquatic species. 

Have a common Okanagan wildlife question?
Go to our Wildlife Info section.
Get expert advice on human wildlife conflict preventionFor species that are not part of our rehabilitation program, we still give advice and guidance (e.g. deer, racoons, songbirds, 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.

Found a wild animal?

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 have captured & contained the animal already?

HAVE A CRITICAL WILDLIFE EMERGENCY?

Call the RAPP hotline:

1.877.952.7277

For info and reporting on wildlife emergencies involving public safety or invasive species
(speak with the Conservation Officer Service)

WANT TO ARRANGE A WILDLIFE DROP-OFF?

Call one of our 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
(wild and domestic animal questions)

We are federally & provincially licensed, as well as a member of the following professional organizations:

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

WE ARE HUMBLED AND GRATEFUL TO BE ABLE TO PROMOTE CO-EXISTENCE WITH WILDLIFE ON
UNCEDED SYILX OKANAGAN NATION TERRITORY