Wild & Free Wildlife Rehabilitation Program

Wild and Free is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Garrison, MN, dedicated to the professional rehabilitation of injured and orphaned wildlife across Minnesota. We provide medical care, physical therapy, and recovery support with the goal of returning animals to their natural habitat. Our mission includes wildlife rehabilitation, environmental education, and conservation.

In 2024, we cared for 860 wild animals, including fawns, raccoons, raptors, black bears, foxes, and more. Notable patients included a coyote, otter, and nighthawk. We also transferred unreleasable animals to partner organizations for lifelong educational placement.

Our work is made possible by generous community support. Volunteers donated over 3,000 hours in 2024, and the veterinarians at Garrison Animal Hospital contributed more than 2,400 hours and $179,000 in donated services.

In spring 2025, we opened our new Wildlife Intake Center, a critical step forward in improving animal care. Thanks to this expansion, we are on pace to serve over 1,000 animals this year.

Our Give to the Max Day goal for 2025 is to raise $15,000 to further improve our facilities and meet the growing demand for wildlife rehabilitation.

Thank you to our members, donors, and supporters near and far. Your compassion makes this work possible!