Show Our City is filled with a wealth of plant and animal diversity. Wildlife add to the quality of life that Albertans enjoy and also act as an important indicator of the health of Alberta's environment. Every day, in every season, you share your parks and natural areas with many wildlife species. Wildlife need space to feel comfortable. Please stay an appropriate distance away from them. Any wild animal may become aggressive if it feels threatened, so ensure pets are on leash and under control at all times. Please do not feed any wildlife or birds; it can cause dependency on and aggression toward humans, as well as unnatural feeding patterns and overcrowding. When we respect the needs of wildlife, we can help them to live natural, balanced lives. Encountering wildlife in Red DeerTo report a wildlife incident please contact Alberta Fish and Wildlife at 403-340-5142. Fish and Wildlife often refer injured or orphaned animals to the Medicine River Wildlife Centre for rehabilitation. If your call falls outside of office hours, please call Report a Poacher at 1-800-642-3800. The RAP line is available 24 hours a day and is toll-free across North America. For general wildlife inquiries and information on living with wildlife please check out Kerry Wood Nature Centre 403-346-2010, Medicine River Wildlife Centre 403-728-3467, Alberta Fish and Wildlife 403-340-5142 and the Canadian Wildlife Federation. To report an incident involving domestic cats and dogs please contact Alberta Animal Services at 403-347-2388. Some wildlife to learn about include: Crows and Magpies What can I do?
WILDLIFE REHABILITATIONRESCUE, REHABILITATION, & RELEASE IN ALBERTAWorking to ensure the best outcomeIn Alberta, wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and release back into the wild is undertaken by accredited wildlife rehabilitation facilities. Each of these is staffed by trained personnel, funded through public donations, and permitted to operate under an Alberta Environment & Parks (AEP) issued permit. It has never been part of the Mandate of AEP or the province's Fish & Wildlife Enforcement Branch to rescue, rear, and return orphaned wildlife to the wild.Under an AEP wildlife rehabilitation permit, facilities like ours are allowed to help injured or orphaned wildlife at no cost to the government. We deliver the essential rescue, care, and rearing necessary to return wildlife back to the wild. This relationship with the government and Alberta's wildlife rehabilitation facilities allows more animals to be saved.Below are some of the wildlife rehabilitation centres in Alberta operating under government-issued Wildlife Rehabilitation Permits. We're proud to call these centres our partners, many of whom specialize in treating a variety of different wild species.What to do if you find a suffering animal?Reporting abuse. If you witness suspected cruelty to animals, call your local animal control agency as soon as possible or dial 9-1-1 if you're unfamiliar with local organizations. If you make a report of alleged animal cruelty, the responding agency is required to investigate.
What do you do with an injured bird in Alberta?Contact. Alberta Birds of Prey Centre (Coaldale) – 403-345-4262.. Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation (Madden) – 403-946-2361.. Alberta Society for Injured Birds of Prey (Sherwood Park) – 780-922-3024.. Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (Calgary) – 403-266-2282.. Calgary Zoo – 403-232-9327.. What would you do if you found an injured animal on the road?If the animal is alive, call your local animal-control agency or police dispatch. (Program these numbers into your cell phone now so that you always have them with you.) If you can't reach a live person, don't hesitate to call 911. Calmly state your emergency: “I'm calling for an animal-control officer.
What to do if you find a injured bird?If you find a sick or injured bird,. please call the emergency helpline.. 07909 795064.. between 9:00 am and midnight.. |