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Aurora Animal Hospital

Have you found injured or orphaned wildlife? Please visit this guide to determine if the wild animal you found is in need of rescuing or assistance.

If so, here are contacts for the wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centers in the Denver area that may be able to help! Or check Animal Help Now to find a wildlife rehab near your location.

Rocky Mountain Wildlife Alliance

Rocky Mountain Wildlife Alliance in Sedalia works to elevate the care and protection of native wildlife and their ecosystems through their wildlife hospital and rehabilitation center. They are currently accepting raptors, other birds, and mammals. Phone number: (720) 831-8130.

Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center

The largest organization of its kind in Colorado, Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center treats and releases orphaned, injured and sick birds (except for birds of prey), and small and medium-size mammals. They give preference to animals found in Boulder County but will accept others if they have room. Call them at (303) 823-8455.

Sonflower Ranch Wildlife Rehabilitation Center

Located In Brighton they are able to accept small and medium mammals including squirrels, raccoons, opossums, rodents, etc. Contact them at (720) 871-9453.

Rocky Mountain WildHeart Wildlife Rescue and Exotic Pet Sanctuary

Rocky Mountain WildHeart is a Provisionally Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitation Center for Small Mammals. Located in Colorado Springs but with some transport available from the Denver area. Currently does not accept bunnies. Find them on Facebook or contact them at (719) 460-6455.

Colorado Reptile Humane Society

Colorado Reptile Humane Society works to improve the lives of reptiles and amphibians in captivity and in the wild through education and action, including engaging in rescue, rehabilitation and release of rehabilitated native, non-venomous species. The website has a great deal of useful information, including a list of veterinarians who treat reptiles and amphibians. Appointments are required before bringing animals to CORHS. Contact them at (303) 776-5206.

Colorado Native Bird Care and Conservation

Colorado Native Bird Care and Conservation rehabilitates orphaned and injured birds, bats and other small mammals. The website has a great deal of useful information. They accept animals only by appointment and people has to transport bird to them. Their phone number in Lyons is: (303) 823-2326 

Birds of Prey Foundation

Birds of Prey Foundation helps injured and orphaned raptors (eagles, hawks, owls, falcons, vultures, herons, pelicans, grebes, and ravens) recover, adjust to our modern environment and enjoy healthy, productive, free lives. The Broomfield phone number is (303) 460-0674.

Urban Wildlife Rescue

UWR provides on-site removal of nuisance animals (including beavers, foxes, raccoons, skunks and squirrels) and humane solutions to a variety of wildlife problems, in the Denver metropolitan area and the foothills region. UWR has licensed rehabilitators on staff and useful information for handling sick and injured animals on their website. Call: (303) 340-4911.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife

CPW manages wildlife, maintains a quality state parks system and provides outdoor recreation opportunities for residents and visitors. CPW does not provide rescue or convalescence services although they will relocate nuisance bears, cougars and moose if warranted. CPW is responsible for licensing rehabilitation organizations and individuals. Phone numbers are: Littleton office: (303) 791-1954; Denver headquarters: (303) 291-7227.