Bear Creek Exotic Wildlife Sanctuary

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Bear Creek Exotic Wildlife Sanctuary

Volunteer driven, donation funded Special Projects Charity dedicated to the survival of rare & endang We are currently closed for tours.

We rescue neglected or unwanted exotic wildlife animals from the pet trade, confiscations, the film industry, hoarding situations and other facilities like ours that have had to close. We are donation funded and volunteer staffed. 100% of all moneys donated to Bear Creek Exotic Wildlife Sanctuary go directly to the care and maintenance of our animals We are a Private Foundation Registered Charity. www.bearcreeksanctuary.com

08/30/2026

🦊 FOX UPDATE — WHAT A DIFFERENCE!

There are few things more rewarding in wildlife rehabilitation than looking back at the day an animal arrived and seeing just how far they have come.

From the day these foxes came into our care to today, the transformation has been incredible. They are steadily gaining weight, the layers of dead and damaged skin are falling away, and perhaps most exciting of all, we are beginning to see their beautiful fur growing back. Each small change is another step toward recovery.

We also want to extend a very special thank you to Simcoe County Emergency Animal Response (S.C.E.A.R.) and their entire team for the many long hours, patience and dedication that went into safely capturing these foxes. Capturing compromised wildlife is not always an easy task, and their persistence gave these little souls the opportunity to receive the treatment and care they desperately needed.

Their journey isn’t over just yet. They still have a few more weeks with us to continue gaining weight, rebuilding their strength and giving those new coats a chance to fill in.

But when we compare intake day to today, we can’t help but smile, or cry.

This is why we do what we do.

Thank you to everyone who has donated, shared our posts, provided supplies and supported their recovery. You are part of their journey too! 🥰

08/22/2026

Five Desperate Souls Need Your Help 🦊❤️

Five very desperate souls have come into our care, all suffering from severe sarcoptic mange and in urgent need of treatment to survive.

Their condition is heartbreaking. Parasite treatment is essential, and unfortunately, infections have already set in, so all five are also receiving antibiotics. Their recovery will take time, care, and a lot of hands-on work.

As their mange clears and their fur begins to grow back, they will receive an additional treatment designed to provide three months of continued protection before they are released back into the wild.

One of the biggest challenges right now is keeping them clean and comfortable. The amount of dead skin falling from their bodies is incredible, requiring us to change their bedding three times a day.

We would like to send a huge THANK YOU to The Stuff Store in Barrie for supplying us with the linens we need to keep these little ones clean, dry, and comfortable during their recovery. Your generosity is making a real difference. ❤️

If you would like to help contribute toward their medications, treatments, and recovery, please consider making a donation toward their care.

E-transfer to

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Every donation, no matter the size, helps give these five desperate souls a chance to heal and return home. 🦊

Thank you for supporting us and for helping us give wildlife the second chance they deserve. ❤️

08/21/2026

Apparently, being a groundhog at Bear Creek comes with full spa treatment! 😂🦫

Alanna is hard at work giving Ollie her much-needed body massage… because keeping her happy and relaxed is serious business! 🥰❤️

Just another day at work!

08/19/2026

Judy’s Outdoor Adventures!

Look who’s out exploring! Judy our African crested porcupine who is just over three months, is having so much fun discovering new sights, sounds, and smells in her outdoor space. Every little corner is an opportunity for enrichment and a chance to encourage those wonderful natural behaviours. 🥰

Just a little porcupine enjoying a big world of adventure!

08/09/2026

Our resident lioness Zola’s main diet consists mainly of chicken, turkey, salmon, and venison. But today, she was able to enjoy a very special treat of lamb roast, thanks to a very generous donation.

Video by our volunteer, Maddi

08/03/2026

A Very Special New Face!

Meet the newest little member of the Bear Creek family… an adorable African Crested Porcupine! ❤️

Judy arrived with a few health concerns and needed specialized monitoring and care. We’re happy to say she’s doing well and continues to grow stronger every day under the watchful eye of our animal care team.

We know one of the first questions will be, “Where did she come from?” Out of respect for the individuals involved and for the welfare of the animal, we won’t be sharing those details. We appreciate your understanding that some parts of an animal’s story need to remain private.

What matters most is that she’s now safe, receiving around-the-clock care, proper nutrition, and lots of love. Our team is committed to giving her the very best start possible.

Be sure to follow along as we share her milestones, adorable antics, and her journey as she grows into a healthy, happy porcupine.

Thank you for supporting the animals in our care.

07/31/2026

You stayed tuned… and here they are! ❤️

After losing their mother and spending several weeks being cared for by the kind people who rescued them, they came to us underweight and in need of proper nutrition and specialized care.

The video shows just how far they’ve come! Watching them explore the outdoors, play, and begin developing the natural behaviours they’ll need to survive in the wild is an incredible milestone.

Over the next few months, they’ll continue learning essential skills like foraging, socializing with one another, and becoming more independent while keeping their wild instincts intact. If all goes as planned, these four siblings will be released back into the wild in late October.

Every rescue is a reminder that with compassion, patience, and the right care, wildlife can get a second chance. Thank you for supporting wildlife rehabilitation.

07/30/2026

💛 Meet our newest coyote pups in care for rehabilitation. 💛

At the beginning of June, these four coyote pups came into our care after a heartbreaking tragedy. During a construction excavation, their mother was seriously injured in the den and, sadly, had to be humanely euthanized.

The kind individual who rescued the pups cared for them for several weeks until a licensed wildlife rehabilitation facility could accept them. By the time they arrived at Bear Creek, they weren’t in the best condition. Although they had been given the best care possible under the circumstances, they had not received the specialized nutrition that rapidly growing coyote pups require.

With proper nutrition, and plenty of dedicated care, these little ones have been growing stronger every day.

🎥 Stay tuned tomorrow as we share a video of their very first adventure exploring the first half of their outdoor enclosure. Watching them discover their new surroundings is a wonderful reminder of how resilient wildlife can be when given a second chance.

Thank you to everyone who supports us and helps make stories like this possible.

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07/24/2026

🖤 A Little Vulture with a Big Journey Ahead

Yesterday, we welcomed a very special little patient to Bear Creek Sanctuary.

At the request of Brian from The Owl Foundation, we set out to rescue a lone turkey vulture chick that had been by itself since Sunday. A barn on the property had recently been torn down, and it’s very likely the nest was lost in the process. Only this single chick was found.

After giving this little one a thorough health assessment and making sure he was stable, he began the next step of his journey. He is now on his way to The Owl Foundation, where we’re hopeful he’ll be placed with a surrogate and have the opportunity to grow up with others of his own kind.

Bear Creek Sanctuary is home to five permanent turkey vultures that cannot be released back into the wild. Rufus, Ziggy, Flapps, Humphrey, and Thursday are their names.

We’re keeping our fingers crossed that everything goes well for this adorable little survivor. And who knows… maybe one day, during his migration, he’ll soar over Bear Creek and stop by to say hello. ❤️🦅

Safe travels, little one. We’re all rooting for you!

07/13/2026

For our friends who have hummingbird feeders-remember. When it’s this hot the sugar and water can ferment and that’s very bad for the little guys. Change the food to new often in this heat! 💜

Address

8633 10th Line Essa Township
Barrie, ON
L4M4S4

Telephone

+17057214730

Website

http://bearcreeksanctuary.com/main.htm

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