Animal Residents
A Note on Animal Residents…
We get many requests for visits or to present educational programs with an animal ambassador. This is a good time to share some information about CWR’s Resident Program, as it pertains to educational animals!
Any wild species that you see listed above is not a pet. They are animals determined by our vet to be non-releasable. An animal may be deemed non-releasable because of a medical or physical disability that would hinder survival in the wild. CWR utilizes several large properties where the environment is safe for non-releasable wildlife to live and they can receive supplemental feeding as needed.
It is illegal for any person, other than a state appointed rehabilitator, to care for injured wildlife. A federal Migratory Bird Permit is required to keep/house non-releasable avian wildlife. This is a lengthy and expensive process that takes time, money, and patience. To obtain a permit from U.S. Fish and Wildlife, at least 100 hours of hands-on rehab experience is needed, gained over the course of one year minimum. Permits are renewed annually. CWR takes care to meet federal standards and accommodate animals in a safe and secure environment.