Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary

They go together like PB&J- Pumpkin, Benny, and Jane that is! These 3 came in separately as late summer orphans and were grouped together early on. They are now a tenacious trio who will be spending the winter with us in their outdoor enclosure.

Environmental enrichment is important to keep our patients busy and curious, encouraging their foraging skills. This pumpkin filled with raccoon food and treats was a great hit!

Happy National Reptile Day! It's about time we "shell-ebrated" these amazing creatures

It's Halloween! Aka our bats' favourite holiday Happy Halloween from our big brown bats to you.

How I feel about this cold fall weather... Hope everyone is staying warm!

A baby porcupine is called a porcupette, and I think all of our days just got a little bit better with that information

He frog-itively loves cuddles We give the raccoons in our care plenty of toys and stuffies to stimulate their curiosity and playful nature. This also helps them develop their dexterity and learn how to play- not to mention they serve as a comfort for the little orphaned babies. #SnugglySaturday

Spot the Squirrel

What's that sound? It's a porcupine! Porcupines are fairly quiet creatures, but they'll make this sound when they're happy and saying hello.

What time is it? It’s time to play What’s That Sound! Can you guess which animal is making this sound? Guess in the comments, and we’ll post the solution tonight. Good luck!

Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for everything you've done to help the animals this year. Your donations and support have made a huge impact in giving them a second chance at life in the wild. Thank you. To donate, visit: https://www.rideauwildlife.org/donate/

The real question is... pumpkin pie or apple pie?

Freeman the porcupine is wishing you a very happy kickoff to your Thanksgiving weekend. What do you have planned?

What's that sound? It's an Eastern Gray Squirrel! This guy was so eager for his interview that he got a bit too close to the mic and caused some distortion as he made this curious/ excited noise.

It's What's That Sound Wednesday! See if you can guess which animal is making this sound and comment below. Check back later for the solution!

#TransformationTuesday These orphaned foxes grew up before our eyes! Here they are as babies in the spring, and later on in the summer enjoying their outdoor enclosure before they were released.