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Please note that we are closed to the public in order to maintain a natural setting for our wildlife patients. We do not permit visitors without a pre-arranged viewing time. Please do not come to the Sanctuary to visit without scheduling a tour.
If you'd like to schedule a visit, please send us an email or fill out the inquiry form here. We look forward to sharing the Sanctuary with you!
We appreciate your patience and flexibility in scheduling educational events as we receive a large volume of requests.
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Wildlife Hotline: (434) 263-4954
5450 Wheelers Cove Rd.
Shipman, VA 22971
Our phone number should only be used for wildlife emergencies, like a suspected injured or orphaned animal or a pressing wildlife help question. If you have other general inquiries, we would appreciate you contacting us via email or the contact form so we can keep our phone line open for wildlife in need. Thank you!
We are open for intakes 365 days per year. We accept new patients between 9AM-4PM. Call first, please!
Our wildlife crisis hotline
VISITING THE SANCTUARY
Inquiries
CONTACT US
Our phone number should only be used for wildlife emergencies, like a suspected injured or orphaned animal or a pressing wildlife help question. If you have other general inquiries, we would appreciate you contacting us via email or the contact form so we can keep our phone line open for wildlife in need. Thank you!
Our wildlife crisis hotline
VISITING THE SANCTUARY
Inquiries
Thank yoU!
We will respond as soon as possible.
If you have found an injured or orphaned wild animal and need advice, please visit:
Wildlife rehab emergencies
Wildlife Hotline: (434) 263-4954
5450 Wheelers Cove Rd.
Shipman, VA 22971
We are open for intakes 365 days per year. We accept new patients between 9AM-4PM. Call first, please!
CONTACT US
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