If you are in Northern Virginia and surrounding counties and find wildlife in need of human assistance, call WRL’s Wildlife Helpline. A volunteer will return your call and give you instructions on how to proceed. 9am – 5pm EDT (Nov-Mar) and 9am – 7pm EST (Apr-Oct) – 7 days a week  Learn More
Directory of Wildlife Resources
A list of local (VA, DC or MD) and out-of-state wildlife rehabilitators.
Animal Help Tips
Learn what to do when you find injured or orphaned wildlife.
Educational Articles
Learn more about various wildlife species native to Northern Virginia.
Wildlife Rescue League
Preserving Virginia’s Natural Heritage Through Wildlife Rehabilitation
Wildlife Rescue League is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization dedicated to providing care for sick, injured and orphaned wildlife with the intent of releasing them back into their native habitat.
Our licensed rehabilitators, located throughout Northern Virginia and surrounding areas, work with a network of volunteers, wildlife centers, animal shelters, humane societies, nature centers and veterinary hospitals to provide life-saving work for wildlife in need.
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Volunteer with Wildlife Rescue League
Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back, connect with others in your community who share your love of wildlife, and create lasting impact? Wildlife Rescue League (WRL) is seeking passionate volunteers who are ready to lend their time, energy, and talent to a cause that truly matters. Your involvement can spark real change and help give sick, injured and orphaned wildlife a second chance at life! Explore our open positions below and find the perfect way to get involved.
To learn more, complete our Volunteer Questionnaire
Wildlife Rescue League is
Putting Down Roots
For over 40 years, Wildlife Rescue League has been entirely powered by volunteers—dedicated individuals who run our operations, including nearly 40 local wildlife rehabilitators, a transportation team, and a wildlife helpline. Thanks to the generous support of our community, we’ve continued to thrive and make a difference.
Now, we’re embarking on our most exciting chapter yet:
Building WRL’s first-ever Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Virginia
to better serve the natural environment we’re proud to protect.
Wildlife Rehabilitation
Learn more about wildlife rehabilitation. Find out why it matters and how you can become a rehabilitator.
Upcoming Events
september 2026
october 2026
Release Wildlife on Your Property
We are looking for a variety of habitats to include wooded and/or open with ponds and tall grasses. If you are interested in having an abundance of wildlife on your property, please apply.
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