Wildwoods

Wildwoods We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Duluth, Minnesota that rehabilitates orphaned, injured, and sick wildlife.

In 2006, our two founders discovered an injured bird. They took it to a veterinarian who assured them the bird would be ok, and referred them to a wildlife rehabilitator. This experience inspired them to become wildlife rehabilitators themselves. During their first year, they took in just 40 animals. In 2016, Wildwoods admitted over 1,250 animals and began construction on a new, specially designed

facility, emphasizing the use of recycled materials and making as little impact on the environment as possible. Wildwoods continues to grow and relies on community support to help us rehabilitate and release our patients. Our Values
• We believe that our nature and wildlife add immeasurably to our quality of life
• We respect and value animals of all species
• We provide high quality care to all wildlife brought to us
• We establish cooperative relationships with other professionals working towards similar goals

Our Goals

• To provide humane care for sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife, with the ultimate goal of return to the wild
• To provide wild animals a dignified life while in our care and, if necessary, a dignified ending to that life
• To be a resource for people who find wild animals in need
• To foster understanding and appreciation of, as well as respectful coexistence with our wild neighbors

UPDATE: We have a ride for tomorrow! Thank you! Is anyone heading to the Twin Cites tomorrow? We have this western pain...
21/08/2026

UPDATE: We have a ride for tomorrow! Thank you!

Is anyone heading to the Twin Cites tomorrow? We have this western painted turtle who was hit by a car and has injuries who needs to head to Roseville to be seen at WRC. We also have an adult chipmunk who needs to go down.

If this is you, please give us a call or text us at 218-491-3604.

Thank you!

18/08/2026

Lookit the little goldfinches! They have doubled in weight since they arrived, believe it or not. Hungry little birds who eat every 15 minutes.

Remember our ornery cedar waxwing from yesterday? Well, that little guy has a buddy now! The Wildlife Rehab Center sent one of theirs to join our little guy. Cedar waxwings are flock birds, and they do not do well if raised alone. These two have been thick as thieves since they met.

We have a $250 order of mealworms and other insects for our aviary coming in this week. Donations made on this post will go to that food bill!

17/08/2026

We passed the 1,000 patient admit mark this past weekend, and are still bringing animals in! We are above last summer's numbers and we can feel it!

This cedar waxwing is hungry! When first admitted, this little bird was angry and defensive. Once we started hydration and then moved onto food, this waxwing changed their tune and started gaping rather than complaining.

This is a tough time of year for us; our budget is strained during the summer months with so many mouths to feed, and the animals do not stop coming!

We could use some extra support to get us through these lean months. We spend hundreds of dollars on food per week for these guys. And they need it 🙂

If you plan to join us for our 20th (see first comment), purchasing your ticket sooner rather than later is a definite help to us!

Thank you for all of your support, and for helping us to weather these harder time.

14/08/2026

We've got an assortment of new baby birds, including these tiny American goldfinch hatchlings! It can be hard to tell from the video but when they came in, they were each smaller than a postage stamp.

These birds actually came from Minneapolis. A plant nursery made a delivery to Duluth, and the when delivery recipients were going through their shrubs and trees, they found the nest. It is a sad day for the parents who will be looking for their babies. It's a good reminder to look through your plants, shrubs, and trees before moving them. You never know who may have made their home in them.

These birds require feedings every 15 minutes, as do the other birds currently in our nursery. They are quite small, but we will do everything we can to help them live the lives they deserve as wild birds.

Update: Wow, you are fast! We've already had the bunny food  purchases made! Thank you! But we do have another need! We ...
13/08/2026

Update: Wow, you are fast! We've already had the bunny food purchases made! Thank you! But we do have another need! We are doing laundry like crazy and could use more detergent.

*Seventh Generation Concentrated Free & Clear Laundry Detergent*

Original post: Bunnies, bunnies, and more bunnies! We've had a lot of these guys this year, and they will continue to arrive. Unlike most species, bunnies produce multiple litters a year.

We have a special diet that we mix for baby bunnies and one component of that mixture is Fox Valley Day ONE Ultraboost Formula. We have just updated our baby shower and are hoping for help in purchasing just two bags!

Our Facebook family is amazing and we are able to keep up this work in large part because of your support. Food costs have been exceptionally high this year due to rising costs and due also to the high volume of animals we are receiving! Amazon link in first comment.

Thank you for your support, and don't forget to join us for our 20th anniversary celebration!

This juvenile ring-billed gull was found in someone's yard last night. As you can see, the gull is tied up in a fishing ...
11/08/2026

This juvenile ring-billed gull was found in someone's yard last night. As you can see, the gull is tied up in a fishing lure, and his beak is hooked to his wing by the fish hook.

We don't know how long this gull was in this situation, but given that he was unable to move his head and use his beak, he was obviously unable to eat. The result is that by the time he came into our care, his body was completely wasted and his emaciation so severe that we could not bring him back to health. Sadly, we humanely euthanized this beautiful, young bird.

As a reminder, when you enjoy the life-giving waters that surround us, the animals too rely on this water; it is their home. Be fastidious about collecting your fishing line, lures, hooks, and sinkers. And if you see any of this abandoned material, please do the animals a favor and pick it up.

Thank you!

This male juvenile Peregrine Falcon is at Wildwoods and will be heading down to The Raptor Center tomorrow for diagnosti...
10/08/2026

This male juvenile Peregrine Falcon is at Wildwoods and will be heading down to The Raptor Center tomorrow for diagnostics. This guy was found on the lakewalk in Duluth and wasn't flying. TRC/WW volunteer Rubin collected him and brought him to us for initial evaluation and overnight care.

Summer is always a tough time on our budget. The animals at Wildwoods receive top-notch care, housing, and food and this hits us hard.

If you plan to come to our 20th anniversary celebration (information in the first comment below), it would be great if you could buy your ticket now! Every dollar will help us to get through this summer, and since we want to celebrate with you anyway, go ahead and get your ticket!

We will be joined by THREE ambassador raptors from The Raptor Center, and THREE ambassador animals from Osprey Wilds! Additionally we will have food, live music, booths, games, raffles, and a great silent auction. Should be a fun afternoon.

Thank you!

07/08/2026

It's a good day for a morning bath!

We just passed the 900 animal mark! This guy is one of 36 American robins we have treated this summer, and one of the 419 birds that have passed through Wildwoods so far this year.

Next step for this guy is to head outside for some outdoor acclimation, foraging practice, and exercising to increase endurance and agility. Then release back into the wild!

The animals are still a'coming! We have had a LOT of bunnies this year, and they keep on keeping on.We could use some Sm...
06/08/2026

The animals are still a'coming! We have had a LOT of bunnies this year, and they keep on keeping on.

We could use some Small Pet Select Orchard Grass Hay Pet Food for these Eastern Cottontails (like these little cuties!) - if you are able to help us out, our Amazon baby shower list with the Orchard Grass Hay can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/baby-reg/your-registry/HY58VGLPRZRT?ref_=br_dsk_tbnr_yr

Uh-oh. And so begins round 2... Here come the second round of baby squirrels for the year! These 2 were found in a campe...
05/08/2026

Uh-oh. And so begins round 2... Here come the second round of baby squirrels for the year! These 2 were found in a camper that was moved up north. They will stay with us until they are weaned and learn how to survive in the wild on their own.

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Monday 10:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 16:00
Thursday 10:00 - 16:00
Friday 10:00 - 16:00
Saturday 10:00 - 16:00
Sunday 10:00 - 16:00

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