Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation, Inc.

Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation, Inc. Rescue, rehabilitate, & release native wildlife and provide sanctuary, care, and a voice for animals.
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Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation’s (WRR) mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and release native wildlife and to provide sanctuary, individualized care, and a voice for other animals in need. Approximately 10,000 orphaned, injured, and displaced wildlife pass through our doors each year, most of whom are rehabilitated and released back into their native habitat. WRR also provides permanent individualized care in large natural enclosures or pastures to animals whom you would commonly find on farms and those who are unreleasable. Among the latter are indigenous wildlife, non-native animals victimized by the “pet” trade and roadside zoos, and retirees from research facilities. Additionally, WRR serves as a wildlife educational advocate in Texas and receives over 11,000 calls each year on our emergency wildlife hotline which is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Wildlife Rescue serves the cities of San Antonio and Austin, all of the surrounding counties, and much of the rest of the state.

11/06/2025

These squirrels are safely back in the wild!

With help from one of our wonderful volunteers, Nate, they were returned calmly to their home among the trees. 🌳💚

As cooler temperatures approach, so does the temptation to attract or “help” wildlife during the winter by offering food...
11/03/2025

As cooler temperatures approach, so does the temptation to attract or “help” wildlife during the winter by offering food. However, the risks to wildlife greatly outweigh any benefits you may believe you are providing. Feeding wildlife, especially deer, can lead to dangerous habituation, illness, and even death.

For deer, foods like “deer corn” are low in protein, high in carbohydrates, and can carry harmful toxins. Over time, this will cause hoof disfigurement, digestive illness, and conditions such as necrobacillosis, or “lumpy jaw,” making it almost impossible for the deer to eat. As you can see in the photo above, this condition can lead to emaciation and, sadly, death.

While we understand that many people feed wildlife with good intentions, we implore you to consider the adverse consequences and remember that the best foods for wild animals come from their natural environment. 🍂

Meet our October Volunteer of the Month, Nathaniel Reed! ✨Nate is a dedicated volunteer whose compassion shines during f...
11/01/2025

Meet our October Volunteer of the Month, Nathaniel Reed! ✨

Nate is a dedicated volunteer whose compassion shines during feedings and those incredible moments of release. From ducks to opossums to squirrels, Nate is always there, doing all he can to assist animals in need of care, rescue, and release.

Thank you, Nate, for all that you do! 🙌🩵

Did you know that during rehabilitation, opossums must be carefully grouped with littermates or housed individually? Cur...
10/31/2025

Did you know that during rehabilitation, opossums must be carefully grouped with littermates or housed individually? Curiously, when opossum babies are not housed with siblings, they will often try to harm those who are not related. By keeping only blood relatives together, the problem is easily solved, and each animal feels safe and comfortable as they grow strong.

During baby season, we often care for hundreds of orphaned opossums at once. Each one needs a cozy hammock, their own space, and a species-specific diet. Whether housed with their siblings or individually, every enclosure and every warm hammock provides a comfortable setting until they are ready to return to the wild.

10/29/2025

WRR’s Fall Newsletter is here! 🍂 🧡

Step inside stories of rescue, reflection, and the ongoing work of Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation.

📰 Read it online now:

https://www.wildlife-rescue.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WRR-NL3_FIN-web.pdf

In 2016, this male black bear arrived at Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation after spending more than 15 years at a roadsid...
10/27/2025

In 2016, this male black bear arrived at Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation after spending more than 15 years at a roadside zoo in Pennsylvania. For all those years, his world was limited to concrete, chain-link, and being on display for the “entertainment” of the prying public. There was no soft earth beneath his feet, no forested areas to explore, no cool water for wading.

Here at WRR, he now roams in a wooded enclosure with dens and pools he can use at his leisure. On warm afternoons, he is often found napping with his legs up in the air, relaxed and seemingly undisturbed. 🌿🌲

His story is a reminder of what every animal deserves: not a life on display, but the chance to live according to what they choose. Though we fully realize he would never choose captivity, making that captive life more interesting is our responsibility. 🍃💚

📷: Jay Kazen

Each animal who arrives at Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation is an individual being with their own life, history, persona...
10/25/2025

Each animal who arrives at Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation is an individual being with their own life, history, personality, interests, likes, and dislikes.

Some of the animals in our care were taken from the wild; others were born in captivity, labs, or zoos. Whatever their past may be, each animal deserves care that meets their specific needs and wants.

One way we provide that care is by bringing variety, movement, and stimulation into their lives. In the wild, animals are constantly challenged: they explore, problem-solve, and adapt. Captivity takes that away, and enrichment is how we restore this important aspect of their lives.

Whether enrichment is a climbing structure for primates to explore, a complex foraging puzzle to take apart, a mirror for a non-native bird to peer into, or a mud puddle for pigs, the tools and objects that provide these activities are essential. 🍃❤️

10/23/2025

After being rehabilitated at WRR, the opossum in this video was able to be released exactly where she is meant to be: in the wild. Though she appears young, due to her size, opossums of this size and age have left the care of their mother and are fully independent. 🌾

Protect Wildlife by Supporting Proposition 4 💧At WRR, we see firsthand how healthy ecosystems depend on reliable water s...
10/22/2025

Protect Wildlife by Supporting Proposition 4 💧

At WRR, we see firsthand how healthy ecosystems depend on reliable water sources. Clean rivers, lakes, and springs are not just beautiful — they are essential habitats for the animals we care for every day. 🌱

Why Proposition 4 Matters for Wildlife 🍂

Proposition 4 will fund critical water infrastructure projects across Texas, helping to:

- Protect natural habitats from drought and water shortages
- Conserve springs, aquifers, and river systems that countless species rely on
- Maintain water quality for both humans and wildlife

As Texas grows, water sources are under increasing pressure. Without strategic investment, both humans and wildlife will face severe consequences. Proposition 4 ensures that water is managed sustainably, keeping ecosystems healthy and resilient.

By voting YES ✅️ , you’re helping secure a sustainable water future for the wildlife that depend on these lakes, ponds, and rivers for their very lives.

🗳️ Early Voting: Oct 20–31 | Election Day: Nov 4

Learn more about Prop 4: https://texaswaterfund.com/

Today, we honor the quiet beings who are too often exploited, feared, or misunderstood: reptiles. Snakes, turtles, lizar...
10/21/2025

Today, we honor the quiet beings who are too often exploited, feared, or misunderstood: reptiles. Snakes, turtles, lizards, and so many others are frequent victims of the “pet” trade and other human-driven abuse.

At Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation, we know these animals are not “pets” or curiosities to be collected. They are sentient and complex individuals who belong in their natural habitats — not in tanks or terrariums. 🌿

For eons, the trade in wild animals sold as “pets” has been directly responsible for the death and mistreatment of countless reptiles. Many are taken from the wild, transported in inhumane conditions, or bred in captivity only to spend their lives confined and deprived of the environment they need, want, and have a moral right to.

🌍 On this National Reptile Awareness Day, join us in speaking up for these remarkable animals:

- Never buy or breed reptiles.
- Educate others, support protective legislation, and challenge industries that profit from their suffering.


Our Food Drive has come to a close, and we’re incredibly grateful for your generosity! ⁠⁠WRR is committed to providing t...
10/19/2025

Our Food Drive has come to a close, and we’re incredibly grateful for your generosity! ⁠
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WRR is committed to providing the best nutrition and care for every animal in our care year-round. Your support through the Food Drive helps us continue this important work and prepare for the future.⁠ 🍎✨⁠
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From all of us at Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation — thank you! 💛⁠
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Today is the final day of WRR's annual Food Drive!⁠ Together, you have contributed $8,025 towards our $25,000 goal. 🌾⁠⁠W...
10/18/2025

Today is the final day of WRR's annual Food Drive!⁠ Together, you have contributed $8,025 towards our $25,000 goal. 🌾⁠
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With costs rising and an increasing number of animals needing our help each year, your support is more important than ever. Every dollar truly makes a difference. 🌱💚⁠
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✨ Donate today!

https://www.wildlife-rescue.org/2025-food-drive-socialmedia
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Address

335 Old Blanco Road
Kendalia, TX
78027

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30am - 11pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 11pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 11pm
Thursday 6:30am - 11pm
Friday 6:30am - 11pm
Saturday 6:30am - 11pm
Sunday 6:30am - 11pm

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+18303362725

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