Medicine River Wildlife Centre

Medicine River Wildlife Centre Wildlife Hospital and Education Centre. Accepting wild patients year round. Seasonal, small reception room with gift shop, nature trail, and playground.
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Medicine River Wildlife Center is located near Spruce View, Alberta. We are a wildlife hospital, taking in more than 2000 injured and orphaned animals every year. We are also an education centre, presenting close to 150 programs annually to school and community groups. Patients are accepted 8am-9pm, every day. Call 403-728-3467. Nature trail, playground, and picnic area open every day during dayli

ght hours. Small reception and gift shop open seasonally. Check website for current hours - https://medicineriverwildlifecentre.ca/visit

Nature education isn’t just about facts, species names, or identifying tracks. It’s about wonder. It’s about slowing dow...
08/28/2026

Nature education isn’t just about facts, species names, or identifying tracks. It’s about wonder. It’s about slowing down, paying attention, asking questions, and discovering that we are part of something much bigger than ourselves.

When a child hears an owl call for the first time, watches a bird take flight, or realizes that a tiny wetland is home to an entire community of life, something happens. Curiosity grows. Connection grows. And so does the desire to care.

And it isn’t just good for children. Time spent learning about and connecting with nature can remind all of us to pause, breathe, and reconnect with the world around us.

Because when we understand wildlife, we care more deeply about it. And when we care, we become better stewards of the wild places we all depend on.

08/26/2026

Someone has a LOT to say!

Our Northern Flicker is making sure everyone at the Centre knows exactly how they feel about being in care.

We’re not fluent in Flicker, but we’re pretty sure this translates to: “Excuse me… I have several things I’d like to discuss.”

What do you think he's saying?

Turn up the volume and enjoy this very vocal patient! ❤️

You can make a difference THIS BIG when you donate to wildlife!Your support helps provide injured and orphaned wildlife ...
08/26/2026

You can make a difference THIS BIG when you donate to wildlife!

Your support helps provide injured and orphaned wildlife with the food, medical care, rehabilitation, and safe spaces they need to heal and return to the wild.

Big wings need big support! Donate today and help wildlife soar.

https://medicineriverwildlifecentre.ca/support/ways-to-give

Just when we thought baby season was over...Central Alberta is seeing another wave of baby hares, and you may be surpris...
08/26/2026

Just when we thought baby season was over...

Central Alberta is seeing another wave of baby hares, and you may be surprised to find these tiny, seemingly-alone babies tucked into yards, gardens, or along the edge of a trail. Sometimes they are spotted in less than desirable locations, like in the middle of a parking lot!

In most cases, they should be left alone. Mother hares don’t stay with their babies during the day. She leaves them hidden and returns later to feed them, so finding a baby hare on its own is perfectly normal.

Baby hares are also incredibly sensitive to stress, and handling or moving them unnecessarily can cause serious harm. Their best chance of survival is usually to remain where they were found, with their mother caring for them from a distance.

If you’re concerned that a baby hare is injured, in immediate danger, or truly needs help, please call us before attempting a rescue. We’re happy to help you determine what to do - 403-728-3467.

Have you visited Bruno the Porcupine in his new outdoor cage yet?Along with this prickly boy, Olive the Owl has been enj...
08/22/2026

Have you visited Bruno the Porcupine in his new outdoor cage yet?

Along with this prickly boy, Olive the Owl has been enjoying the flight cage by the playground and loves visits too.

Come enjoy these amazing critters any day during daylight hours. See you soon!

https://medicineriverwildlifecentre.ca/visit

🍓 Berry Picking Volunteers Needed!We have a delicious opportunity to help feed our wildlife! Saskatoons in Red Deer has ...
08/22/2026

🍓 Berry Picking Volunteers Needed!

We have a delicious opportunity to help feed our wildlife! Saskatoons in Red Deer has generously offered to donate all of their leftover saskatoon berries to the Centre, but we need volunteers to help pick them!

Join us this Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday and put in an hour or two to help us gather this valuable food source for wildlife. Every berry picked will help provide nutritious food for the animals in our care.

Want to help? Private message us with your name and phone number and we'll get you the details.

Bring a little time and a lot of berry enthusiasm! 🍓😉

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Box 115
Innisfail, AB
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