I was an intern at Northwoods and it was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life! Such a great facility that does a great service to the environment and the community.
I had the amazing opportunity to be a summer intern at Northwoods Wildlife Center a few years back. This was before they had an advanced rehab license but that didn't stop us from being able to help hundreds of animals be re-released back into the wild healthy and recovered. The rehab is only a small portion of the work they do. The education and information they provide to the public is superb. The educators there have multiple programs on all sorts of animals, as well as animals for the public to get up close and personal with. It is an amazing place and everybody there does an extremely good job of educating, being friendly, and helping an animal in need. I highly encourage anyone in the area to visit, it will be an eye opening experience and it changes all the time. I know I visit whenever I'm near!
Northwoods Wildlife Center is truly unique. It not only helps wildlife through rehabilitation but education as well. I appreciate how they aren't just another petting zoo. You go there and you learn things and then go out in the world and use what you've learn to better the lives of animals. The staff there are hard working, dedicated individuals who love what they do and it shows. They also accept several interns a year helping students gain hands-on experience in this field which in turn creates more wildlife advocates. If you want to learn about the wildlife in your area and how to help them, this is the place to come.
I first learned about NWC when I was a sophomore in college. I had been looking for positions which may help me gain experience in the field and boy did I get it!
My first time in Wisconsin was because of this center and I fell in love with both state and center almost immediately. The staff are a wonderful group of people whom always brightened my day, some I still talk to years later, and their work is as phenomenal as they are.
If you ever wish to volunteer or become an internship for the center, please do! You'll obtain more than just experience in the field; you'll build networking, learn life lessons, understand the importance of documentation and note taking, expand your knowledge on wildlife ecology and conservation, meet a diverse group of public with plenty of interesting stories to tell, expand your knowledge on medical techniques and implementation, husbandry, public speaking, and oh so much more.
This center is one of the finest non-profit I have interned for and certainly a place I still enjoy visiting whenever I get the chance.
An AMAZING facility that works extremely hard to help educate anout and rehabilitate wildlife in northern Wisconsin. They gave me my introduction to working with wildlife as an intern and I'm so glad I got the chance to be a part of this amazing place.
Northwoods wildlife center is a an incredibly inspiring place to learn about wildlife of the Northwoods. The staff works incredibly hard to heal and foster animals like raccoons, porcupines, Hawks, owls, and many more that would otherwise have a slim chance at survival. The educators provide excellent detailed programs that include live embassator animals. We pour our hearts into our work, and we love to share it with you!
Today, the Northwoods WIldlife Center just released a loon, found emaciated on the side of the road. Through donations from friends of the Center, minnows and excellent care by rehabbers and interns, allowed us to release her today. The NWC exists as a non-profit only by donations, endowments, wills, and grants. They serve all of northern Wisconsin, and the rest of the state. They currently have 3 fawns, 14 raccoons, two porcupines, a wood chuck, numerous squirrels and chipmunks, a raven, a baby barred owl, and birds of all types. They expect many more fawns, duck babies,etc, throughout the summer. NWC has three missions, rehabilitation, education, and research. They reach over 3000 people/students annually through tours of our resident animals, and outreach to schools, and other organizations. Just received estate grant to build eagle flight rehabilitation pen, and need donations for new owl rehab pen.
We visit Minocqua every year. Northwoods Wildlife Center is a great place for our kids to learn about wild animals that they are not familiar with. The staff is always friendly and answers our questions with patience and knowledge. They are doing a great job at helping injured animals return to their native habitat. We were so impressed that we started sponsoring one of their resident birds.
I first had contact with the Northwoods Wildlife Center when I brought them 2 baby Cardinals. The staff was really caring and explained to me the procedure for raising and releasing these birds. They truly care about the animals they help. Being 3 hours away, I called a few times for an update on the birds and they were more than happy to tell me how they were doing and what stage they were at. The facility is wonderful for birds, first being cared for inside and then being released to the outside area to fly away when they are able. They care for small mammals just as well. There are e fawns, raccoons and anything else that is brought in that is orphaned or injured and all are treated with the same love and commitment. They do it all. They also have the ability to transfer to other facilities if necessary. They do a great job with their public education program by giving tours and going out and speaking to groups. This is a great place. Lynn Hoeppner, Shell Lake, WI