British Columbia
Wildlife Providers Directory
A comprehensive directory of British Columbia's wildlife organisations — from provincial refuges and rehabilitation centres to First Nations Guardian programs, research institutions, government agencies, and public educators. 93 organisations listed.
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George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary
One of Canada's premier birding sites, hosting over 280 species. Managed by the BC Waterfowl Society on behalf of Environment Canada.
Alaksen National Wildlife Area
Federal wildlife area on Westham Island protecting critical habitat for migratory birds along the Pacific Flyway.
Vaseux Lake National Wildlife Area
Protects critical habitat for California bighorn sheep, white-headed woodpeckers, and rare reptiles in the South Okanagan.
Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area
One of BC's most important wetland complexes, supporting thousands of migratory birds and diverse wildlife in the Kootenays.
Boundary Bay Wildlife Management Area
Critical shorebird staging area and raptor wintering ground on the BC–US border, supporting internationally significant bird populations.
Serpentine Fen Wildlife Management Area
Rare freshwater fen in Surrey providing habitat for rare plants, birds, and small mammals in an urban landscape.
Pitt-Addington Marsh Wildlife Management Area
Large freshwater marsh east of Vancouver supporting waterfowl, raptors, and a diversity of marsh birds.
Thetis Lake Regional Park
Protected natural area near Victoria supporting diverse forest and freshwater wildlife including painted turtles and great blue herons.
Buttle Lake / Strathcona Provincial Park
BC's oldest provincial park, protecting old-growth forest, alpine ecosystems, and diverse wildlife including Vancouver Island marmot habitat.
Robson Bight (Michael Bigg) Ecological Reserve
Critical rubbing beach habitat for northern resident orca, protected as an ecological reserve. No public access.
Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary
Canada's only protected area designated specifically for grizzly bears. Accessible by guided boat or floatplane only.
Nisga'a Memorial Lava Bed Provincial Park
Protects North America's youngest lava flow and diverse wildlife in the Nass Valley, co-managed with the Nisga'a Nation.
Muskwa-Kechika Management Area
One of the largest wilderness areas in North America, protecting intact wildlife populations including wolves, caribou, and Stone sheep.
Skagit Valley Provincial Park
Remote valley park protecting diverse ecosystems from valley bottom to alpine, with significant grizzly bear and black bear populations.
Ecological Reserves of BC (Province-wide)
Over 150 ecological reserves across BC protecting representative ecosystems, rare species, and scientific reference areas.
Ducks Unlimited Canada — BC Region
Conserves, restores, and manages wetland habitats across BC for waterfowl and other wetland-dependent wildlife.
Nature Trust of BC
Acquires and protects critical wildlife habitat across BC through land purchase, conservation covenants, and stewardship agreements.
Land Trust Alliance of BC
Supports BC's network of land trusts in protecting natural areas, farmland, and wildlife habitat through voluntary conservation.
Sunshine Coast Wildlife Project
Community-based initiative monitoring and protecting wildlife on the Sunshine Coast, with a focus on black bears and wildlife corridors.
Wildlife Rescue Association of BC
BC's largest wildlife rehabilitation centre, treating over 5,000 animals annually in Burnaby. Specialises in songbirds, raptors, and small mammals.
OWL (Orphaned Wildlife) Rehabilitation Society
Specialises in raptor rescue, rehabilitation, and release — eagles, falcons, hawks, osprey, owls, and vultures. Also provides public education.
BC SPCA Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre (Vancouver)
Rehabilitates injured and orphaned wildlife in the Lower Mainland, with a focus on small mammals, songbirds, and waterfowl.
Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society (MARS)
Comox Valley-based raptor and wildlife rehabilitation centre serving Vancouver Island's north. Cares for eagles, owls, hawks, and other wildlife.
Island Wildlife Natural Care Centre
Salt Spring Island facility rehabilitating injured and orphaned wildlife from the Gulf Islands and southern Vancouver Island.
North Island Wildlife Recovery Association (NIWRA)
Parksville-based centre rehabilitating wildlife from northern Vancouver Island, with a specialisation in black bears and Vancouver Island species.
Critter Care Wildlife Society
Langley-based centre specialising in orphaned and injured black bears, deer, and small mammals from the Fraser Valley and Lower Mainland.
Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (OWL) — Abbotsford
Rehabilitates raptors and other birds of prey in the Fraser Valley, with a long-term care facility for non-releasable birds used in education.
Kamloops Wildlife Park (Wildlife Rehabilitation)
Provides wildlife rehabilitation services for injured animals in the Thompson-Okanagan region alongside its public wildlife education programs.
Okanagan Wildlife Rehabilitation (OWR)
Rehabilitates injured and orphaned wildlife in the Okanagan Valley, with a focus on raptors, songbirds, and small mammals.
Kootenay Wildlife Heritage Fund
Supports wildlife rehabilitation and conservation in the Kootenay region, funding local rehabilitation efforts and habitat projects.
Prince George Wildlife Rehabilitation Society
Provides wildlife rehabilitation services for injured and orphaned animals in the Prince George region and central BC.
Gibsons Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
Sunshine Coast facility caring for injured and orphaned wildlife including black bears, birds, and small mammals.
Raptors: The Raptor Centre (North Saanich)
Rehabilitation and education centre for birds of prey on southern Vancouver Island, with a resident ambassador bird program.
Raincoast Education Society
Tofino-based organisation combining wildlife rehabilitation with marine and coastal education on the west coast of Vancouver Island.
BC Wildlife Park (Kamloops)
Accredited wildlife park and rehabilitation facility in Kamloops caring for non-releasable wildlife and providing conservation education.
Sea to Sky Community Services Wildlife Program
Coordinates wildlife conflict response and rehabilitation referrals for the Sea to Sky corridor from Squamish to Pemberton.
Fur-Bearers (BC Rehabilitation Referral Network)
Maintains a province-wide network of licensed wildlife rehabilitators and provides public referral services for injured wildlife.
BC Nature (Federation of BC Naturalists)
Provincial federation of naturalist clubs advocating for biodiversity, wildlife, and natural areas across BC.
Nature United (formerly The Nature Conservancy Canada — BC)
Works with Indigenous partners and landowners to protect large landscapes in BC through science-based conservation.
BC Parks Foundation
Supports BC's provincial parks through land acquisition, community science, and Indigenous-led conservation partnerships.
Wildsight
Kootenay-based conservation organisation protecting biodiversity, grizzly bears, wolverines, and clean water in southeastern BC.
Pacific Wild
Protects BC's wild Pacific coast through science, photography, and advocacy — with a focus on wolves, marine ecosystems, and old-growth.
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society — BC Chapter (CPAWS BC)
Advocates for the protection of BC's wild places, Indigenous-led conservation areas, and marine protected areas.
Hancock Wildlife Foundation
Operates live wildlife cameras on eagle nests and conducts raptor research, nest mitigation, and public education across BC.
Pacific Salmon Foundation
Conserves and restores wild Pacific salmon through habitat restoration, marine science, and community engagement.
Raincoast Conservation Foundation
Science-based conservation of BC's coastal rainforest and its wildlife — wolves, bears, salmon, and marine mammals.
Grizzly Bear Foundation
Advocates for grizzly bear conservation in BC through science, policy, and public education.
Bear With Us (BC Bear Alliance)
Advocates for science-based bear management, opposes trophy hunting, and promotes coexistence between people and bears in BC.
Coyote Watch Canada — BC
Monitors coyote populations, provides public education on coexistence, and responds to urban coyote conflict across BC.
Wolf Awareness Inc.
Advocates for wolf conservation in Canada, opposing wolf culls and promoting science-based management of wolf populations.
Cougar Conservancy
Promotes cougar conservation and coexistence through research, education, and advocacy in BC and across North America.
Orca Research Trust
Conducts research on orca populations and advocates for the protection of critical orca habitat in BC waters.
Georgia Strait Alliance
Protects the marine environment of the Salish Sea through advocacy, research, and community engagement.
Wilderness Committee
Grassroots wilderness advocacy organisation campaigning for old-growth protection, wildlife corridors, and species at risk in BC.
Fish, Wildlife & Habitat Coalition
Advocates for biodiversity, ecosystem health, and sustainable fish, wildlife, and habitat management in BC.
BC Ministry of Forests — Wildlife Branch
Responsible for wildlife management, species at risk, and human-wildlife conflict response across BC.
BC Conservation Officer Service (COS)
Enforces BC's wildlife and environmental laws, responds to human-wildlife conflicts, and investigates wildlife crimes. RAPP line: 1-877-952-7277.
Environment and Climate Change Canada — Pacific Wildlife Research Centre
Federal research centre in Delta conducting wildlife science on migratory birds, marine mammals, and species at risk.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada — Pacific Region
Manages Pacific salmon, marine mammals, and aquatic ecosystems in BC waters, including orca recovery programs.
BC Parks (BC Ministry of Forests)
Manages BC's 1,000+ provincial parks and protected areas, protecting critical wildlife habitat and biodiversity.
WildSafeBC (BC Conservation Foundation)
Community-based program reducing human-wildlife conflict through education, outreach, and attractant management across BC.
BC Conservation Foundation
Delivers conservation programs on behalf of government and other partners, including WildSafeBC, fish habitat restoration, and species at risk recovery.
Canadian Wildlife Service — Pacific and Yukon Region
Federal agency managing migratory birds, species at risk, and national wildlife areas in BC and the Yukon.
BC Species at Risk Program
Coordinates recovery planning and management for species at risk in BC under the provincial Wildlife Act and federal SARA.
BC Trappers Association
Represents licensed trappers in BC, providing training, advocacy, and wildlife monitoring data to government agencies.
BC Wildlife Federation (BCWF)
Represents hunters, anglers, and trappers in BC, advocating for sustainable wildlife management and habitat conservation.
First Nations–BC Wildlife and Habitat Conservation Forum
Forum bringing together First Nations and BC government to advance Indigenous participation in wildlife and habitat stewardship.
Coastal Guardian Watchmen Network (Coastal First Nations)
Indigenous Guardian program protecting coastal territories, marine resources, and cultural sites across the BC north coast.
Council of the Haida Nation — Haida Gwaii Protected Areas
Manages protected areas on Haida Gwaii, including Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, protecting biodiversity, marine mammals, and seabirds.
Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks
Indigenous-declared tribal parks on Clayoquot Sound protecting salmon habitat, river ecosystems, and coastal biodiversity.
Dasiqox Tribal Park (Nexwagweẑʔan)
Indigenous-declared protected area in the Chilcotin protecting water sources, salmon, fish, wildlife, and land.
Tla'amin Nation — Wildlife and Stewardship Program
Manages wildlife harvesting, migratory bird programs, forest health, and invasive species on qathet (Powell River) territory.
New Relationship Trust — Guardians and Stewardship Training Initiative
Builds capacity for First Nations Guardian programs across BC, training Indigenous stewards in land, water, and wildlife management.
Ktunaxa Nation Council — Wildlife Program
Manages species at risk including white sturgeon, grizzly bears, and wolverines in Ktunaxa territory in southeastern BC.
Gitanyow Huwilp Conservancy (Meziadin Indigenous Protected Area)
Protects salmon, grizzly bears, moose, and mountain goats in the Nass and Skeena watersheds under Gitanyow hereditary law.
Musqueam Indian Band — Fisheries and Marine Stewardship
Manages fisheries, marine stewardship, and traditional ecological knowledge in Musqueam territory on the Fraser River delta.
University of British Columbia — Biodiversity Research Centre
World-leading research centre at UBC studying biodiversity, species interactions, and conservation biology across BC and globally.
University of Victoria — Applied Conservation Macro Ecology Lab
Conducts large-scale conservation research on species at risk, wildlife corridors, and biodiversity patterns in BC.
Simon Fraser University — Wildlife Ecology Lab
Conducts applied wildlife ecology research on carnivores, ungulates, and species at risk in BC and across Canada.
Thompson Rivers University — Natural Resource Science
Applied research and education in wildlife ecology, fisheries, and natural resource management in the BC Interior.
Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre
Collaborative marine research and education facility on the west coast of Vancouver Island, studying marine mammals, fish, and coastal ecosystems.
Hakai Institute
Conducts long-term ecological research on BC's central coast, studying salmon, marine ecosystems, and coastal wildlife.
Environment and Climate Change Canada — Pacific Wildlife Research Centre (Delta)
Federal research centre conducting long-term monitoring and science on migratory birds, marine mammals, and species at risk in the Pacific region.
BC Cetacean Sightings Network
Community science program collecting whale, dolphin, and porpoise sighting data from BC waters to support marine mammal research.
Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife
Grizzly bear refuge and research facility at Grouse Mountain, providing habitat for orphaned grizzlies and public education.
Wildlife Wise Canada
Canada's national wildlife coexistence education resource, founded by Gerald Shaffer. Provides evidence-based guides for hikers, homeowners, educators, employers, and tourists.
BC Wildlife Federation — Education Programs
Delivers conservation education, outdoor skills training, and wildlife awareness programs to youth and adults across BC.
WildResearch
Engages citizen scientists in field ecology research on migratory birds, amphibians, and wetland species across BC.
Northwest Wildlife Preservation Society
Provides public education on Pacific Northwest wildlife including bats, bears, salmon, urban wildlife, and endangered species.
Earthwise Society
Delta-based organisation providing wildlife habitat stewardship and education on barn owls, swallows, bats, and pollinators.
BC SPCA — AnimalKind Wildlife Coexistence Program
Promotes humane, science-based wildlife coexistence through education, policy advocacy, and the AnimalKind accreditation program.
Raincoast Education Society (Tofino)
Provides marine and coastal education programs on the west coast of Vancouver Island, combining wildlife rehabilitation with environmental learning.
Squamish Environment Society
Provides environmental education and wildlife monitoring in the Sea to Sky corridor, with programs on eagles, salmon, and urban wildlife.
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