OUR WILDLIFE CENTER

If you encouter a wild animal showing signs of needing assistance, your first step is to call our wildlife center at (847) 697-2880 x25 to confirm if the animal actually needs aid. If calling after hours, please find additional resources here.

Please note we have specific admission criteria for different species. If an animal does not meet these criteria and cannot be treated at our wildlife center, please consult this list for other resources that may be able to help.

Our trained staff can provide a compassionate, humane approach to orphaned and injured wild animals. A team member will help you determine if the animal needs help and guide you through what to do next.

For questions and for more details, email Wildlife@ahconnects.org or (847) 697-2880 x25

OUR HISTORY

In March of 2020 Anderson Humane merged with Fox Valley Wildlife Center, Kane County’s largest wildlife rehabilitation and education programming provider. For nearly 20 years, Fox Valley Wildlife Center’s expert staff and passionate and committed volunteers have worked hard to save the lives of thousands of orphaned and injured wild animals, providing second changes for over 3,000 wild animals each year.

We are proud to welcome Fox Valley Wildlife into the Anderson Humane family. We are fulfilling our missions and saving even more lives, together.

Anderson Humane’s Wildlife Center
1000 South La Fox Street
South Elgin, Illinois 60177
Open 8 AM to 4 PM seven days a week.

I Found an Animal

I Found an Orphaned Animal

A baby animal’s best chance for survival is always with the parent. If you know or strongly suspect that the parent has been killed or can no longer care for the young, rehabilitation may be required.

If you find a baby animal that requires care, keep it in a warm, dark, quiet place and call a licensed wildlife rehabilitator immediately. Handle the baby the least amount possible and DO NOT FEED IT. Improper care, handling, and feeding can compromise the baby’s health, recovery, and chances for eventual release. Wildlife at any age are severely stressed in a human’s care. What we see as comfort, such as holding and cuddling, they see as a life-threatening situation. This stress can have a serious impact on their health and can even be fatal.

Need help getting orphaned animals to a licensed facility? Contact our fee-based Wildlife Allies Rescue Team at (847) 697-2880 x25.

DONATE

Did you know our organization is not government funded? We are a non profit organziation, which means that we rely on donations from people like you. We absolutely love the work we do, and with your support we can continue our mission to save more lives.