Wildlife Center Of Missouri

Wildlife Rescue Center is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the highest standards of animal care and proven methods for successful wildlife rehabilitation and human-wildlife conflict resolution. The Center adheres to Minimum Standards of Wildlife Rehabilitation and exhausts all possibilities to resolve wildlife conflicts humanely and in the best interest of all parties involved.

Nearly every creature passing through our doors is admitted due to an incident that is directly or indirectly human-caused. These include car strikes, attacks by domestic animals, and injuries accidentally or intentionally inflicted. Dedicated staff and volunteers work tirelessly to support healing while maintaining the wild integrity of each animal. Healthy animals with the necessary skills and abilities to thrive are returned to the wild.

Our private property rests on 12 acres of beautiful, natural Missouri land adjacent to Castlewood State Park. Our site hosts a variety of habitats and many wild neighbors from belted kingfishers and little green herons to groundhogs, mink, and otter.

Our community outreach programs introduce audiences to the Center's work and foster appreciation for the biodiversity around us, encouraging respect for wildlife and our delicate ecosystems.

The Wildlife Rescue Center relies on a small group of dedicated paid staff, highly trained volunteers who make up the majority of our workforce, and generous donations from supporters like you. Without the passion and dedication of this community, the mission of the Wildlife Rescue Center could not be fulfilled.