**Philadelphia**
**Metro**
**Wildlife**
**Center**

**RESCUE | REHABILITATION | EDUCATION**
**Admissions by appointment, only**
**open daily 10am-4pm**

(267) 416-9453

Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center is a hospital run by licensed wildlife rehabilitation professionals.

We treat all species of injured or orphaned wildlife. We DO NOT treat pets or remove/admit "unwanted" animals of any kind.

You must speak to a member of staff prior to bringing an animal.

Most often, people observe normal wildlife behaviors which require no intervention, and the animal(s) should be left alone.
If an animal needs help, please know you are responsible for transporting the animal to us in Norristown/Worcester Township, Montgomery County, PA. We will advise you about animal transport safety.

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Wildlife Help

Breaking Wildlife News and Advice

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Bird Flu (Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1))

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If you see a wild animal in distress, call us before you take any action. This has always been our policy - but is especially important in this context (for the health of all wildlife and humans involved).

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Our new logo

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Why we chose the chickadee to represent our organization:

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Wildlife Advice

Mom isn't coming back (rabbit edition)

Wildlife Advice

We get a lot of calls from people thinking young rabbits are orphaned.

Wildlife Advice

Mom isn't coming back (deer edition)

Fawns only get hydration through mom. Making it walk around when it should be stationary could easily dehydrate it. That means, don’t disturb it. Checking to “see if it’s ok” may very well be counter productive.

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Mom isn't coming back (bird edition)

Wildlife Advice

If you are worried about a bird nest, know that you won’t necessarily see a feeding. In fact, if you watch, your presence may keep the parents away, defeating the purpose.

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Wildlife Advice

This baby is so cute - can I keep it?!?!?!

Wildlife Advice

Baby animals can be adorable. This may lead you to consider keeping the animals (either indefinitely or temporarily) in order to have the experience of nurturing a baby wild animal.

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Wildlife Advice

Baby squirrels

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If you happen upon a baby, the best outcome will result from a reunion with its mother.

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Wildlife Advice

Woodchucks emerging from hibernation

Wildlife Advice

Last week, woodchucks began to emerge from hibernation.

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Wildlife Advice

Fox with mange

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If you suspect you have observed a fox suffering from mange, please call us to discuss the issue. These situations involve a complex decision tree…

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Wildlife Advice

I found a baby raccoon

Wildlife Advice

When you find a baby raccoon, give us a call. We will assist you in evaluating the situation to determine whether the animal needs help, and if so, what type of help would be best. NEVER FEED OR HANDLE THE RACCOON. CALL US BEFORE YOU TAKE ANY ACTION.

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Wildlife Advice

I found a baby deer

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If you find a baby fawn, leave it be. Never move it or feed it milk. If you have a concern about its well-being, call us first (267) 416-9453.

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Wildlife Advice

I found a baby rabbit

Wildlife Advice

It’s baby rabbit season! Unless an injury is clearly visible, LEAVE IT BE. Mom WILL be back.

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Wildlife Advice

I found a baby bird

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This is the time baby birds are at highest risk of "KIDNAPPING" by humans who assume the bird is orphaned. If the bird is not obviously injured, leave it alone.

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