Rehabilitation at WINC

WINC accepts most species of native Wisconsin wildlife from Waukesha, Washington, Jefferson, and Dodge counties, with the exception of Mustelids (Skunks, Weasels, Minks, Otters, Fishers, Martins, Wolverines, Fisher), White-Tailed Deer, Bats, Red Foxes, Bobcats, Lynxes, Wolves, Bears, and baby Coyotes and Red Foxes.

Staff and volunteers at the Wildlife In Need Center are available seven days a week 9 AM to 4 PM, to help provide assistance with wildlife issues by calling 262-965-3090.

For before or after hours advice, please refer to the wildlife information below:

You found a baby Bird – Now what?

You found a Tree Squirrel – Now what?

You found a baby Bunny – Now what?

You found a baby Raccoon – Now what?

Helpful hints to help Turtles

Or select from these catagories:

Reptiles and Amphibians

Other Helpful Links:

• Wildlife Release Program : Many of our patients cannot be returned to their original homes due to habitat and human disturbance – you can help!  Follow this link to learn about enrolling your land in our Wildlife Release Program.
• Wildlife Resources : Want to learn about wildlife rehabilitation or find the contact information for area domestic or exotic animal resources?  Explore our page of Wildlife Resources.
• Statistics: Interested in learning about the amount of animals the Wildlife In Need Center admits per year or to learn fun facts about our Fiscal Year Admissions? Check out our Statistics page.
• Transporting An Animal : Have you confirmed that an animal needs our help, but are unsure as to how to capture and transport it to us?  Learn the best techniques by going to our Transporting an Animal page.
• Living with Wildlife : Are bunnies eating your garden?  Woodchucks burrowing under your home?  Birds hitting your windows?  Follow this link to learn how to resolve conflicts with wildlife in around your home or neighborhood.