Fox Valley Wildlife Center South Elgin, Illinois

I came here when I found a small injured bleeding bird on the road of Romke, so in the country side, sort of. They were quick and kind and I hope the bird is okay. This is my second time finding a bird on the road. I am in shock how many people simply run them over..but I am overly vigilant about watching for animals on the road and always stop to see if an animal is still alive or just to move the corpse out of repect for the life. The first time, one of your rangers saw my stopped car and me panicking as i held a little bird. The woman was able to take the bird with her, in her truck. I am very grateful for you taking in injured animals.

Robert was very helpful. Nice person.

Where would we be or what would we do without these angels? I was thrilled they took the duck eggs we saved last month. They gave us expert advice how to care for them until we could get them there safely. 9 out of 10 eggs hatched and are being cared for, yay! Robert, a volunteer was wonderful with updates.

Amazing organization . Truly caring people.Found injured squirrel today in my yard . They were able to take him in right away.They checked him while we were there to tell as what's going on and will release him back to our yard when it's well again. Very lucky squirrel .

I week ago I had to get a squirrel unstuck from a flower planter outback, after we worked together to get him out( the squirrel and I) he flopped to the ground and tried to go finish livin his best life. In spite of his best attempts, all he could do was pull himself along with his front legs... I said " oh no ya dont" scooped him up and put him in a blanket inside of a box to warm up and rest. My roommate was able to locate Fox Valley Wildlife Center in Elgin, and I was told that " If I just let him go off to recuperate on his own, that he may be starve (no use of back half of body to get food) and he might be vulnerable to predators... I wanted him to be free, but this was a much more sensible plan. When I dropped the lil guy off, we said goodbye and I just prayed that he would forgive me for relocating him away from his home. Still concerned about him, I ask if I could call to check on his recovery. When I called back about 3 days later, I was told that he was recovering really well, that he was gonna be reacclimated to the cold temps before being set free (come on, you gotta love that right?!?!) and I could even come and get him to set him free back at home!!!!! I LOVE THIS MORE THAN WORDS. I'll be setting my friend back outside pretty soon, and I am really looking forward to that. Thank you so much Fox Valley Wildlife Center, you do my heart good.

Doesn't try to outdo itself, lovely short hike

A little windy today, but was a great day for a walk in the woods. Most trees are stripped of leaves now. You would think it would be easier to find birds. Not alot today. Couple of woodpeckers and a Coopers hawk. Wife saw a few smaller birds and could id others from their call. Get out and enjoy the outdoors and enjoy the fresh air. Wildlife center still has some animals here for rehab. They moved up by Elgin. Call before you take in injured animals, you may have to go to new location

Wish more people knew about these places, wish they got more funding. Everyone is so genuine and truly passionate about caring for the animals brought in. And maybe even more importantly: THEY KNOW WHAT THEY'RE DOING! These people are legitimate pros / experts in this stuff with years of experience and they know what they are talking about.

They took in a English House Sparrow that I found in the street that was seconds away from getting ran over. I called them and they took him in and told me he had a condition where it was highly contagious and he probably won't make it. He was humanely euthanized. ????

Contacted Center after I found abandoned ducklings, they gave me good advice and took the ducklings as soon as I could get them there. Amazing responsiveness and professionalism. I'm glad there was someone to turn to and get help.

A fantastic community service provider.

They've always been super helpful. Anyone who helps animals like they do deserves the recognition.

Great place for a picnic

Found a baby bird by the base of a tree. Got a ladder to put it back in the nest and found 2 of the birds in the nest quite unresponsive. 1 opened his eyes and the other did nothing. Called many places and no one would take them. I was given their number by petco, I believe, and they took the birds in welcomely. They were so nice, busy with so many animals, but so very nice. I asked how the birds will do and they said likely fine because they were robins. I’m not sure how they are doing, as this was today, but I hope all is well. The only one suggestion would be to let the customer know they are taking them for good. My 5 year old would have really liked to have said goodbye. Excellent place.

This is a group of highly skilled dedicated young people that do an awesome job helping wildlife. I am so grateful for their efforts

Awesome that this place exists. They take in injured and abandon birds that need care for release. Brought a baby sparrow in today that surely would have died. They rely on donations and have a friendly staff. If you are looking for something worthwhile to donate to, this would be on the top of the list. Huge praise for this place.

Was a great cub scout experience.

they took our rescue squirrel and will release him with other family member in a couple of weeks. so glad we found this place

I'm doing volunteer work there, and they are really nice, they take in wild animals and help them and they are kind to everyone

I took rabbits over there

Note: Building is not open to the public for tours. They take the injured/orphaned wildlife from you at the front door.

We found a baby deer on the interstate and no place close to us would take the fawn in but these guys did. Friendly, helpful staff.

No where else around do you find the dedication and care for injured or orphaned wildlife

Thank you for taking our injured possum, I dont know the turnout as it was just yesterday, but feel like I left the poor little fur baby in their good hands!

This place not only takes in the most diverse wildlife than any other rehab center, but also offers an intern program for people looking to expand their schooling. Friendly & knowledgeable staff. You wont find anywhere better!

I like the idea of the wildlife center HOWEVER I spent all morning saving an Oriole bird that was stuck in a nest in front of my house. It took nearly 4 hours. I even called the fire department. Finally got it down and rushed it to the Fox Valley Wildlife Center to save it. When we pulled it down it was alive and well, but the bird leg was badly severed from hanging upside down all night. I trusted that if I rushed it to the center that they would attempt to save her. Instead they put it straight into the incubator and euthanized it. Now all day I have been on my back patio watching the male oriole sit on the branch and look for its other half. Next time I would have at least attempted to save it before I drop it off to be put straight to sleep. It was disappointing to say the least. They said when I asked if I could just take it back home that they do what’s best for the animal and that it’s illegal to keep wild birds. At least maybe then it would have had a chance.

I found two one to two day old baby squirrels at the bottom of my tree on Sunday. I moved them to a towel under the tree and left a loop of crying baby squirrels next to them, I could see the mother in the tree but she would not come for them. After research I found they were dehydrated so I began giving them Pedialyte every two hours being careful not to asphyxiate them. After two feedings their color turned to pink and they had a lot of energy. They also began licking the syringe for each feeding. I put them in a box with a heating pad under neath and a soft t-shirt. They spent their time cuddling each other. I brought them to work the next day (which my boss wasn't happy about but still let me do it) so I could feed them. They were really starting to get strong...picking their heads up etc. I called this place around 8 am and a woman said they will take them. She said don't feed them anymore...they would take care of it when i brought them in. I was concerned about that because everything I read said they needed to now be put on puppy formula (after being re hydrated) every 3-5 hours. By the end of the day they were back to being lethargic. My boss was nice enough to take them there for me since he lives in Elburn. I went home that night thinking they will be ok. The next day, mid morning i called and asked how they are doing. They said they euthanized them because they were too small and they couldn't take the time to care for them. I was shocked! Really? You are a wildlife rehabilitation facility! Why didn't you tell me that in the first place? I would have found a way to care for them until they were old enough for you to take them. I would have just kept bringing them to work. Instead you just killed them. Those poor animals were fighting to live and you didn't give them a chance. I am heartbroken over this.

Awesome place, all tge injured animals i have found, they have welcomed with open arms.

Been volunteering for several years now. This is my happy place.

They took in 10 baby possums that popped up in my yard one day. Poor things eyes weren't even yet.