Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center is a hospital run by licensed wildlife rehabilitation professionals. Most often, people observe normal wildlife phenomena which require no intervention, and the animal(s) should be left alone. If an animal needs help, please know you are responsible for transporting the animal to us in Norristown/Worcester Township, Montgomery County, PA.
We will advise you about animal transport safety. Within an hour of moving into our new space and opening our doors, we received our very first patient, #0001, an 18 day old Great Horned Owl chick. We just admitted a mother Opossum that was gravely injured by a car, and we found 15 babies in her pouch!
We will advise you about animal transport safety. Within an hour of moving into our new space and opening our doors, we received our very first patient, #0001, an 18 day old Great Horned Owl chick. We just admitted a mother Opossum that was gravely injured by a car, and we found 15 babies in her pouch!
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What We Do
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Provide healing and temporary refuge to injured and orphaned wild animals, with the single goal of release back into their native environment, and to educate and encourage people to care about and coexist with wildlife. Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center (PMWC) is a non-profit, wildlife rehabilitation organization serving Philadelphia, Montgomery, Chester and Delaware counties.
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Volunteers are an integral part of Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center. Their dedication and hard work make it possible for us to provide care to over 3,000 animals a year. Volunteers perform daily tasks like preparing food dishes, feeding babies, and cleaning cages. They also help with housekeeping duties like dishwashing and laundry.
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We are available for responsibly-held, in-person programs during this time. Virtual programs are also available. Please contact Jackie@phillywildlife.org for pricing and options for your classroom or event!. Experience the wonderful world of wildlife up close and personal! Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center offers live wildlife programs for schools, corporate events, community centers, birthday parties, camps, or other public and private events!
What's New
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Within an hour of moving into our new space and opening our doors, we received our very first patient, #0001, an 18 day old Great Horned Owl chick. We just admitted a mother Opossum that was gravely injured by a car, and we found 15 babies in her pouch! Before today, we understood the carrying capacity of a Virginia Opossum's pouch to be 13.
Windows on Wildlife
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Jackson, our resident Great Horned Owl, preens and stretches - going through the daily motions. His adopted young takes note and attempts to tend to himself in a similar fashion. Raised to adulthood and released. It is extremely hard to raise wrens properly, requiring meticulous work, so it is very satisfying to see them foraging and eating on their own, knowing they have the survival skills to make it in the world.
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