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Rufus the Bobcat and the Winter Wildlife Appeal!
Rufus is a bobcat kitten. When he was just 2 or 3 weeks old, he was found wandering, alone, in a forest harvest zone. Partners in Wildlife Care, Research & Education
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Baloo, the Teaching Bear!
This is the story of Baloo, our resident, non-releasable black bear. Baloo came to our Cookville facility in 1999 after a collision with a truck. He was in pretty bad shape but with good veterinary care and lots of time to heal, he returned to health. Read more...
The Atlantic Wildlife Institute promotes learning and awareness about the direct links between environmental health and human wellness through its work in wildlife rescue, care, and research.
The Institute, a registered charity, is unique among existing wildlife rescue programs in Atlantic Canada. Over the years, we have handled close to 3,000 wildlife care cases, representing more than 100 species of birds and mammals.
At AWI, wildlife care is not our primary objective so much as it is an essential tool by which we can identify and highlight key issues for public attention and response. We believe that wildlife stewardship is best done in a holistic and systematic manner, addressing root causes and not just symptoms. The injured and orphaned wildlife that pass through AWI tell us a story about which ecosystems and species are most at risk.
AWI is not open to the general public, though we conduct a wide variety of hands-on educational discovery programs at our 120-acre conservation property near Sackville, New Brunswick. Custom programs and activities can be arranged for students, educational providers, government agencies, industry, and service organisations.
Discover our mission as Atlantic Canada's leading wildlife care facility. Learn about our partnerships, programs, events and professional services. Please contact us for more information.