Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center

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Do you provide capture and transport services?

No.

Several transport services were established to serve as wildlife ambulances. This system does not work. Individuals must speak to an expert in order to know how best to navigate the emergency. Many calls we receive result in our professional advice to NOT INTERFERE. It is easy to do more harm that good - even with the best of intentions.

People unwittingly call the transport service first which introduces issues because they lack the knowledge to remotely assess the situation. These organizations’ only function is transportation. They have a vested interest in transportation and sometimes remove an animal when it should be left in peace.

We have accrued over 30 years of emergency wildlife treatment expertise. That amounts to 80,000+ animals treated (3,000+ this year, alone). This experience was afforded by the division of labor between the public and licensed wildlife rehabilitators. We are a non-profit with few resources. We spend all our time and money on the patients on the table. This set up has worked well for many years.

PLEASE call us first! (267) 416-9453