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Wildlife Haven

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CALL 204-202-3806 for wildlife help. Rehabilitating injured, sick and orphaned wildlife for their return to the wild since 1984.

Formed in 1984 by a group of environmentally concerned citizens who cared about the successful rehabilitation of injured, sick and orphaned wildlife, Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre was first known by the name Manitoba Wildlife Rehabilitation Organization (MWRO). The volunteers started the organization out of their backyards and opened a centre in 1993 in Glenlea, Manitoba. The centre currently operates in Île des Chênes, Manitoba - only 8 minutes from Winnipeg. The 10,000 sqft Wildlife Haven Campus includes a Wildlife Veterinary Hospital, a Wildlife Ambassador Wing, and the Murray Education Centre. Wildlife Haven owns 18 acres of land, where you'll find the Outdoor Campus with animal enclosures, a naturalized wetland and more! For over 36 years, Wildlife Haven has been rehabilitating injured, sick and orphaned wildlife from all over Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. Wildlife Haven is a volunteer-driven, registered charity dedicated to the rehabilitation of injured, sick and orphaned wildlife for their return back to the wild, providing education services to the community and engaging volunteers in a rewarding experience. Since 1984, over 50,000 injured and orphaned wildlife have been cared for. Wildlife Haven relies on the generous support of volunteers and donations to operate. The Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre and Campus is located on Treaty 1 territory, ancestral lands of the Anishinaabeg, Dakota and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. Wildlife Haven is honoured to care for wildlife from all ancestral lands in Manitoba. We are committed to working in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in educating current and future generations about the importance of respect and peaceful co-existence with wild animals, the land, water, and all living beings.

10/21/2026

Congratulations to Tom, the winner of our Wings for Wildlife Raffle! 🦅✈️

The winner is one of our very own volunteers! Tom has been volunteering with Wildlife Haven for the past 2.5 years, working with and educating about our ambassador animals through our Education Program.

With a longtime interest in birds of prey, Tom first discovered Wildlife Haven while watching Now or Never, where he saw a story about an eagle release in Île-des-Chênes. He reached out soon after and quickly got involved as a volunteer.

Tom is now dreaming of using his roundtrip flights to travel to Ireland with his wife! We’re so excited for him and grateful to have him as part of the Wildlife Haven team. ❤️

Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket! The raffle raised an incredible $27,970 to continue helping sick, injured and orphaned wildlife!

Lottery License No. LGCA 2972-RF-52189

10/17/2026

This American Bittern made quite the surprise pit stop after being found perched on a fence in a South St. Vital backyard in Winnipeg! The bird seemed to be in trouble and wasn’t flying away, prompting the caring finder to bring her to Wildlife Haven for a check-up.

After an examination and X-rays, our team discovered bruising and swelling around its keel (the breastbone) along with a small fracture. We can’t know for sure what happened, but migrating birds sometimes mistake wet pavement or damp lawns for open water from high above, leading to a crash landing.

Thankfully, the fracture was well aligned, and no other injuries were found. Our team provided pain relief and antibiotics to manage the injury and prevent infection while the Bittern rested. We monitored its appetite daily, made sure it was eating independently, and checked its progress as the swelling eased up and the bone stabilized.

It was released back into the wild to continue its journey south! Bitterns are masters of camouflage, and you can see in her release how well she blends in with the reeds behind her. Bitterns point their beak straight up to the sky to help blend in with surrounding bulrushes. All the best, Bittern! Hope your journey south is smooth sailing (no more bumpy landings)! ❤️

10/13/2026

Our 2027 Wildlife Haven Calendars are available for preorder! 🐾

Featuring beautiful photos and inspiring recovery stories of local wildlife that received care at Wildlife Haven this past year, each month highlights a different patient and their journey back to the wild.

Calendars are available for preorder now and will be shipped this December. Preorder yours today and support wildlife all year long!

➡ Preorder at wildlifehaven.ca/calendar
➡ $15 per calendar, every purchase helps support the food, medical care and rehabilitation of wildlife at Wildlife Haven ❤️

10/08/2026

Can’t stop. Won’t stop.

10/06/2026

One of the cutest patients we’ve had the privilege of caring for. This is why we do what do. Thank you to everyone for helping support her on her journey back to the wild.

10/04/2026

New Wildlife Haven merchandise has arrived! 🦊

We have a few new pieces in the Wildlife Haven gift shop! Whether you’re shopping for yourself or looking for a gift for a fellow wildlife lover, every purchase helps support the care of orphaned, sick and injured wildlife at Wildlife Haven and gives them a chance to get back to the wild where they belong.

➡ wildlifehaven.ca/collections/merch

Thank you for supporting wildlife with every purchase!

10/02/2026

Some of you may have seen this Northern Harrier if you came to our Open House this past weekend. This beautiful bird arrived a couple of weeks ago from Portage la Prairie after being found unable to fly. We’re not sure what happened, but he was very dehydrated, weak and lethargic when he first came in.

Thankfully after a couple of weeks of care and rest, he was able to make a quick recovery. He was already back to the skies this week!

Northern Harriers are sometimes called the “owl of the hawks” because their face sort of looks like an owl (that facial disk helps direct sounds toward their ears). They’re amazing hunters and fly low over fields and wetlands, using both sight and sound to search for mice and voles.

09/27/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Open House!

We had such an amazing time showing you around Wildlife Haven, and we’re so grateful to everyone who took the time to come out, explore, and learn more about what we do. We hope you left with an even greater appreciation for the amazing wildlife we’re lucky to have here in Manitoba!

A huge thank you to all of our amazing volunteers who helped make the weekend possible. We truly couldn’t have done it without you!

And a big thank you to all of the food trucks and vendors who came out in rain and shine to keep our guests fed and caffeinated: Wacky Waffles, Extreme Fries, PERK Coffee, and Bannock Factory. ❤️

Thank you for making our Open House such a special weekend! It means so much to us to see how many people care about Manitoba’s wildlife! ❤️

09/25/2026

Favourite way to start the day: a little duckweed breakfast.

Many of you have been asking for an update on our swan patient, and she’s been doing well. Her famous black colouring on her head hasn’t come in quite yet, but she has grown to a massive 18 lbs!

Since arriving as a tiny orphaned baby, she’s had some ups and downs during her time in care, but her resilience and strength continue to amaze us every day. Her flight feathers have recently grown in, which is an important step toward getting her back to the wild.

We’re now actively assessing her releasability and looking for a flock of swans that she can safely integrate into so she can join them for migration this fall.

Have you seen a flock of swans in your area? Please email us at [email protected] with the location and any details you can share.

Your sighting could help us find her flock! Please share this post to help spread the word.

09/23/2026

There’s something special about seeing a wild animal up close.

Our ambassadors are wild animals who, for different reasons, can’t return to the wild. They now have a home with us, where they give people the chance to see wildlife up close and learn a little more about the animals that call Manitoba home.

Come meet them for yourself at our Open House this weekend! We’d love for you to meet them and learn a little more about the animals we work so hard to protect. ❤️

September 26 & 27 | 10 AM–3:30 PM
🎟️ Tickets: wildlifehaven.ca/openhouse

Address

1028 Arnould Road , PO Box 165
Île-Des-Chênes, MB
R0A0T0

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12042023806

Website

http://www.wildlifehaven.ca/

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