Woodlands Wildlife Sanctuary

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Woodlands Wildlife Sanctuary Woodlands Wildlife Sanctuary is a "Labour of Love" charity that rehabilitates and releases orphaned and injured wildlife.

WWS maintains a year round rehabilitation facility. Most species of injured and orphaned animals are accepted, rehabilitated and released back into their natural habitats. Wildlife that is deemed non-releasable may find sanctuary and be considered for the WWS educational programs and also for species fostering.

Our volunteers' patience is appreciated as they wait a bit longer to use the much-anticipated "Staff Room" to find some...
09/27/2026

Our volunteers' patience is appreciated as they wait a bit longer to use the much-anticipated "Staff Room" to find some peace, while the 2nd batch of orphaned squirrels has arrived in droves and taken over this space.
Last count, we have over 70 babies!
It's still very much a M*A*S*H unit here. We are working without hydro, heat, and hot water, but we've managed to run extension cords into the new complex to light the nursery rooms and run our incubators.
There's still a lot of work to do before we can fully settle into the new building, but right now the wild ones come first, and they are keeping us hopping!

We are so excited and appreciative to be a finalist in the 100 Women Who Care gifting cycle. Fingers crossed that these...
09/24/2026

We are so excited and appreciative to be a finalist in the 100 Women Who Care gifting cycle. Fingers crossed that these caring ladies choose our sanctuary as a charity in need of their help. With all our renovations to build a better centre for the wild ones, we would be so grateful to win this incredible boost of more than $10,000.

We are open again for intakes! Our orphaned red squirrels watch in amazement as we hustle and bustle to set up our faci...
09/13/2026

We are open again for intakes!
Our orphaned red squirrels watch in amazement as we hustle and bustle to set up our facility again. Our new flooring has been laid, and our medical exam and temporary nursery rooms are now functional. We still need to hook up water and hydro, and build a new kitchen and washroom, but that will not stop us from admitting wildlife in need. Our volunteers form an exceptional team; "roughing it" means nothing to them as they ensure our wild ones feel like they are spending a day at the spa.
It's amazing what we were able to accomplish in just 3 weeks!

The construction workers at the OPP Headquarters in Orillia were devastated when they accidentally dug up a fox's den ba...
09/11/2026

The construction workers at the OPP Headquarters in Orillia were devastated when they accidentally dug up a fox's den back in March. Despite their efforts, the vixen did not return to her kits, likely due to the excessive noise and commotion in the area.

Fast forward 5 months, and the little kits have grown into healthy teenagers, ready to explore the world on their own. To our surprise, the same workers returned to the release site, wearing big smiles and expressing their heartfelt gratitude for being part of this journey.

As soon as the crate doors were opened, the foxes leaped into the forest, leaving no time for a photo-op! Stay safe and run wild and free, foxy boys and girls!

We're almost there! Our new building is now fully connected and ready for interior renovations. We'll need to rebuild th...
08/28/2026

We're almost there! Our new building is now fully connected and ready for interior renovations. We'll need to rebuild the kitchen and bathroom, upgrade our electrical system, and connect the water and septic systems.
It will take us several more months to set everything up properly, but we are incredibly excited to start welcoming wildlife again. As soon as the new floor is installed next week, we can begin moving back in and reopen our doors to all wildlife in need!
If you can assist us in any way, we would be very grateful. Monetary donations to help offset some of our expenses are truly needed and greatly appreciated. We also need help with interior renovations, exterior painting (we’re not fans of white!), and moving cabinets, shelves, and supplies from the old trailers into the new ones.
If you can help in any way, let us know 🥰

The first of three trailers is in place, and the middle one is currently being moved. We hope that by tomorrow afternoon...
08/25/2026

The first of three trailers is in place, and the middle one is currently being moved. We hope that by tomorrow afternoon, our new sanctuary buildings will be fully connected!

A lot of work went into preparing the grounds, and, as with any construction project, we encountered unexpected problems. This has caused some setbacks and additional expenses, but overall, we are happy with the progress being made.

Our old kitchen is currently set off to the side, looking rather hill-billy, but thankfully it remains functional, as we still have over 70 animals in our care.

The next steps include installing a washroom, removing some interior walls, and eventually rebuilding a new kitchen. But as soon as the new flooring is laid—hopefully next week—we can start moving in and open our doors again to wildlife in need.

Saying goodbye to our wonderful summer students as they complete their Canada Summer Jobs program is especially difficul...
08/21/2026

Saying goodbye to our wonderful summer students as they complete their Canada Summer Jobs program is especially difficult this year. We had an amazing team of bright, hardworking young individuals this summer! Each of them grew in confidence and gained valuable knowledge as they worked hands-on with our wildlife.
We miss them already and wish them all the best in their future endeavours.

We are past the point of no return!Our kitchen, main nursery, and west wing (for the birds) are now off to the side, and...
08/18/2026

We are past the point of no return!
Our kitchen, main nursery, and west wing (for the birds) are now off to the side, and our first of 3 trailers has arrived! It feels like a M*A*S*H outpost here...all our wee orphans are safe and snug in our turtle house (log cabin) while the rest of the 100 animals in our care are in safe indoor pens or outdoors. Wish us luck as we build a better future for the wild ones!

One of our last patients was admitted just before we temporarily shut down for renovations. This poor boy is very thin a...
08/18/2026

One of our last patients was admitted just before we temporarily shut down for renovations. This poor boy is very thin and suffering from mange; we couldn't turn him away. He is currently receiving antibiotics and ivermectin, and he is already feeling much better today. Heal quickly, little foxy boy!

BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE for the Wild Ones!We will be temporarily closed for intakes starting Saturday, Aug. 15th, for a...
08/14/2026

BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE for the Wild Ones!
We will be temporarily closed for intakes starting Saturday, Aug. 15th, for approximately 1-2 weeks while we replace our old, leaky nursery/ICU complex with a newer, bigger, and better one! It's a huge undertaking but so worth it! We'll keep you posted on our progress.

Address

2146 Duck Lake Road
Minden, ON
K0M2K0

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 7pm
Sunday 9am - 7pm

Telephone

+17052861133

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