Zoological Rescue and Education Coalition

Zoological Rescue and Education Coalition A 501c3 non-profit organization specialized in providing NC wildlife and exotic animal law information, rescue resources, and education.

Found as a stray, this pretty new intake has finished the stray hold and will be joining us tomorrow. After his/her 30 d...
07/23/2026

Found as a stray, this pretty new intake has finished the stray hold and will be joining us tomorrow. After his/her 30 day quarantine and getting to know them better, they will be seeking a loving forever home!

05/29/2026

LET'S TALK ABOUT FAWNS!!! 🦌

It is completely normal to see fawns & other wildlife alone. It is natural for wildlife offspring to be left alone while the parents are close by, typically looking for food. Fawns are left by their mother in a location for up to 24 hours while mom replenishes her milk supply.

The majority of the time there is no need to intervene.

Things to notice & when to contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator:

1. Obvious visual injury (blood, open wounds)
2. The presence of flies and/or fly eggs (this is an emergency)
3. Fawn hasn't moved from that exact spot in 48 hours
4. Fawn is walking around crying
5. Fawn is sitting next to an injured or deceased mother
6. Fawn is laying flat out on its side with the head down

Also, just because the ears are wrinkled, does not mean the fawn needs to go into rehab or needs help. This is inaccurate information just like if a human touches a baby bird the parents will reject it. Many times the fawn was just born & the mother leaves her newborn alone to avoid predators finding them & so the fawn can rest safely until she returns. Again, this is very common in the animal world since like many of us, they also can not afford child care.

If you have concerns, take photos & text them to a licensed wildlife rehabilitator BEFORE removing the fawn.

Use your state's Department of Natural Resources (DNR) website or AnimalHelpNow.org to locate a licensed wildlife rehabilitator.

Rex relaxing in his swing. We keep a tire under it and low to the ground due to him missing that front leg! Since the m...
03/07/2026

Rex relaxing in his swing. We keep a tire under it and low to the ground due to him missing that front leg!

Since the move and job change I have been very busy. There will be some snakes for adoption soon and there will be vacancy for intakes in the near future 😊

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