Woodlands Wildlife Refuge Inc

Visited them on Family Day open house. Event was educational and fun for kids and adults. They demonstrated how they take care of the animals they rescue. All the people were great, and the animals are well cared for. I was more than happy to donate to this great organization and support what they do. Was fascinating to know they are NJ wildlife rescue to rehabilitate bears which they are currently doing.

I have been a volunteer for Woodlands for 9 months.

I have enjoyed my time volunteering and learning to care for animals.

It is a wonderful organization. They really care about all the animals that need help.

It is very rewarding to see videos of the animals being released.

I volunteered with Woodlands over the summer and it was a great experience. I met very nice people who were passionate about their work and performed with every animals best interest at heart.

My time volunteering at Woodlands Wildlife Refuge has been exceptional. They take the time to train you and are willing to share knowledge. They have several volunteer paths that fit different commitments and comfort levels. More importantly, they build a community of volunteers.

I have seen first hand the amazing work this organization does to help NJ’s wildlife. The dedicated and compassionate staff and team of volunteers work tirelessly to care for injured and orphaned animals - from mice to snakes to skunks to bears - and everything in between. Wildlife in NJ face some serious challenges, and it is great to know that Woodlands is on their side.

WWR is a great organization. Their goal is to return injured/orphaned native species to their wild habitat. They work with Animal Control agencies, NJ Fish & Wildlife and the general public to help these animals. I enjoy working with the staff and the animals to achieve this goal.

If you love animals, this is the place to volunteer!! I've been at WWR for two years and love every minute of it. ❤️ We get to care for abandoned, injured or in distress animals. We are the only place in NJ licensed to care for bears ������. How cool is that? This is an awesome place to do your internship. Please ������ check out our website.

Amazing rescue handling a large number of wildlife rehabilitations for New Jersey. The team is serious about what they do and they care greatly for the animals they work with. They are also very organized and have many protocols in place to keep both the animals and humans safe. Truly amazing organization!

Great organization with a HUGE heart.
I enjoy volunteering and doing what I can to help our local wildlife.

I am a volunteer at this nonprofit. The staff and volunteers are amazing! Such a dedicated group of people who truly love what they do. Everyone has the same goal-taking care of the wildlife there and ensuring they are released when ready.

Caring and devoted staff and beautiful facility with a garden

They truly care about wildlife around us. Great organization and people.

This is by far the best non profit rescue organization. They work tirelessly...beyond hours...to aid their animals of all kinds. Very proud of all they do. So happy they are in NJ.

Over the years have taken several injured wildlife here ..they are awesome and caring !

I have had the privilege of being a volunteer at Woodlands Wildlife Refuge for the past 8 months. It is a wonderful organization and the people who work and volunteer there are truly dedicated to helping a wide variety of wildlife and reptiles. As an animal handler, I have learned so much and have been able to care for the animals from their time of arrival to the refuge until their release. It is such a rewarding experience! I'm grateful to be a part of the tremendous work they do!

WWR is wonderful organization. Educational and an asset to New Jerseys orphaned and/or injured wildlife. Intelligent and kind people make this wildlife rehabilitation facility top notch.

Woodlands Wildlife Rescue is an Amazing Non profit organization. They lovingly care for injured and abandoned wild animals In New Jersey. The enormous amount of animals they help thrive to be able to be returned to the wild each year is awesome. Their dedication to getting these animals healthy is heartwarming.

I have been an intern and a volunteer here and the crew that runs woodland are people who fight are doing this for a cause, which is protecting NJ wildlife and any wildlife if possible. They gave me experiences that I can get nowhere else and appreciated any help they get.

Wonderful place! Takes in so many orphaned and sick creatures. 5 star all the way.

I have been a volunteer for only 7 months and have had the pleasure with working with so many caring and kind people. The care and love given to each and every animal is outstanding and it has been a great experience to be a part of this organization. Woodlands truly makes a difference and gives that second chance of life to so many. Bless all who make this happen.

I started volunteering at Woodlands in July of this past summer. Seeing the time, care, and knowledge spent on the animals that come in and out has made this one of the most rewarding experiences of my life! I look forward to coming in and learning new things every time I am there, and it is so obvious how much the staff cares about wildlife. I love it so, so much!

The work this organization does is so important and so impactful. They pour so much time, resources and genuine care into what they do.

I have been a volunteer for a year and it’s been an amazing experience. Woodlands is a place that gives wildlife a second chance in life. Everyone is so giving of their time. If the animals could talk they would certainly be grateful. Caring and compassion to all living creatures is paramount to a world that is kind. I continue to be impressed by the professionalism and expertise of staff. When animals are released back into their natural environment, many turn around as if to say thank you. Woodlands deserves to be recognized as a wonderful non profit.

I have been working at Woodlands since February 2023, however, I have worked directly with Woodlands as a local animal control employee since 2004. While working as an animal control dispatcher I often spoke with representatives at Woodlands to both consult and arrange taking animals in for rehabilitation. All of my interactions with Woodlands during that time were informative, positive and helpful. When my job ended with that organization Woodlands hired me on as their clinic administrator and I am now that person on the other end of the phone consulting and scheduling intakes (in addition to other duties). Though it has been less than a year of employment here I feel right at home. My supervisors, fellow staff and volunteers are all amazing people who truly have a passion for what they do. I am in awe of what this organization has developed into and of the things it accomplishes day to day and throughout the year. Not only does the organization do great work rehabilitating sick/injured/orphaned wildlife. Woodlands also greatly impacts the wildlife by spreading awareness and providing education to the public. I feel lucky to be a part of this team and to get to witness the hard work and dedication first hand.

I was one of there interns and i had an amazing time there! The way the volunteers treat the animals and how they care about them so much made me open my eyes and see things differently. The people are super nice and definitely recommend bringing any wildlife hurt or abandoned animal there.

While on a Girl Scout day trip we found two baby mice left alone in a woodshed. Their eyes weren’t even opened yet. We determined that the mother was not going to find them so we took them with us.

Fast forward to next day when my mother in law recommended we take Minnie and Mickey to Woodlands Wildlife Refuge. We called and they said bring them over with no hesitation. We drove out there with my two young daughters and we got to go inside when we dropped them off. We saw turtles that were nearly rehabilitated and soon to be released. We sat the blind squirrel Helen in her pen and she looked great. Everyone was kind and professional.

We left Minnie and Mickey and thought we’d never hear about them again. Lo and behold, I got a voicemail a few weeks later asking if we wanted to be there when they were released back into the wild. Although I missed the call, I will be forever grateful that Woodlands Wildlife Refuge successfully raised and released these two mice and had actually been kind enough to think to ask us to be there when they were released. They are such a competent and caring place — they deserve all the help and publicity they can get.

I've been volunteering at Woodlands for just over a year, and it has become my absolute favorite place in the world. Woodlands takes in over a thousand injured and orphaned animals every year, and being able to make a difference in the life of even one them is so deeply fulfilling. It's a relief to know that places like this exist to give wild animals a second chance at life, especially when their circumstances are so often caused by humans. The staff are all wonderful, kind and dedicated. All the volunteers I've had the pleasure of working with are hardworking and gracious, giving so much more than just their time. I really can't express enough my love for this organization and all the good they do.

One morning before work, I found a baby raccoon in my yard. It was struggling to survive. I was so happy to know about Woodlands and drove the poor baby to them as soon as I could. Everyone there was very kind and helpful - and they kept thanking me for caring. I kept thanking them for all the good they do for our wildlife friends. I had to fill out some minor paperwork and left the baby with them.
I am so happy I had this great resource. I don't know what I would have done with the baby otherwise.
Happy to donate to this wonderful group!

I’ve known and supported this refuge since it’s very first day. Everyone there does their very best to save, rehabilitate the injured for release, educate the public regarding wildlife and what to do if they come upon an injured animal - all with heartfelt compassion and love.

Woodlands is a wonderful organization with hard working, animal loving and productive staff and volunteers. Providing medical care to wildlife that would otherwise suffer greatly and educating the public about wildlife is a wonderful mission and woodlands is doing a great job of doing just that!

I have been volunteering here for a year now and absolutely love it here. Woodlands is a great organization that makes sure to properly care for the wildlife that is brought in. People from all over New Jersey come to bring in animals for a second chance at life and Woodlands does their best to help these animals to the point of their release. Everyone working or volunteering there is welcoming and supportive of each other. Woodlands is a great organization!

I worked here as an intern and the level of professionalism and care for the animals is something I didn't imagine was possible. The workers here really take the utmost effort to make sure the animals are comfortable and make a swift recovery back to the wild. Giving a second chance to animals is something really rewarding and helps to correct the negative impacts humans have made on wildlife habitats.

We found a baby raccoon a few years back in our yard. We watched & watched, no Mom. We tried several places to get some help for our little visitor. No luck. Then we called Woodlands Wildlife Refuge. They said they would take it. We drove from Bergen County with our little friend not knowing what this place would be like when we got there. We found it and were so happy we did. The place was great, the people were so nice. We felt good about leaving our little orphan with them. We were glad he would be taken care of and released so he could continue on with his life happily. Thank goodness for Woodlands Wildlife Refuge.

Woodlands puts the animals best interest first. Always updating and searching for the best process that will help rehabilitate and provide the most comfort for them.

In the challenging field of wild animal rescue and release, Woodlands has withstood the test of time. The staff are passionate and knowledgeable, the volunteers committed to excellence. Each wild patient is treated with dignity from the smallest newborn squirrel to snakes to bears - with a goal of giving each of them a second chance at life. In a state as densely populated as New Jersey, we need the unsung heroes of Woodlands Wildlife Refuge. Thank you for your many decades of selfless service to our animals and for helping to educate countless humans on the importance of co-existing with our wild neighbors.

I have a very fond appreciation for this organization and all it does for the community. The leadership team is absolutely wonderful to work with. The army of volunteers are extremely giving with their time. I have dealt with them for many years in many capacities and have always left feeling like I would like to give more.

Woodlands is a great organization that has been in Hunterdon County for 35 yrs. It is great to know that if you find an orphan or injured wild animal that Woodlands will give it a second chance at life. Woodlands also educations the community on wildlife. Thank you to the staff and volunteers that make this happen.

Throughout my time at Woodlands I have consistently been amazed at the hard work and dedication that the staff and volunteers put in to care for the many animals in the facility. It’s so awesome to see sick, injured, and orphaned animals given the attention they need, and it always brings a smile to my face when it’s time for them to be released into the wild. I also love how important it is to WWR that the public be educated on these animals! It’s been such a great experience volunteering there!

Woodlands does everything to prevent having to turn any animal away that they are equipped to rehabilitate. With that said, they’re constantly looking for more volunteers and ways to effectively continue to take care of animals even with the number of intakes increasing annually. I love the work I do there, it’s fulfilling, and I want to continue to see more new faces to join the team and help the cause in any way they can.

Woodlands Wildlife Refuge is a well reputable wildlife rehabilitation center located in Hunterdon County NJ. The staff and volunteers are extremely dedicated and passionate about helping every animal in their care with the goal of releasing them back into their natural environment. Woodlands also focuses on educating the public by hosting community day each year and sharing the animals they are helping on their website through webcams.

WWR amazes me because they never turn down an animal in need. Everyone works together through the tough and busy times to satisfy the needs of every animal. I learned a lot about teamwork and communication here more than I had at any other place of work. A great experience overall.

I just wanted to thank the wonderful caring staff at Woodlands Wildlife Refuge for taking this sweet little tiny baby from us to nurse back to health. We are SO thankful to have such a wonderful organization so close to where we live!

Woodlands Wildlife Refuge is a superb organization. The small staff is professional, caring and hardworking and each person is committed to doing what it takes to rehabilitate and release orphaned and injured wildlife. The organization is highly respected throughout the state and is recognized internationally for its work with black bears.

Woodlands is filled with great staff and volunteers who are dedicated to educating the public and rehabilitating animals so they can be released into the wild. There are a great number of species that are accepted at this rehabilitation center compared to others in NJ which is another plus. As a volunteer I am continuously learning and have much respect for the processes that have been put in place. Much thought, time, attention, and care is given to each and every animal. I would definitely recommend working or volunteering here and/or bringing wildlife that is need of help here (Woodlands does not directly work with deer or birds but will direct you to appropriate places/people if you cannot find any on your own).

A totally wonderful, professional outfit working with the interests of wildlife at heart. Totally awesome!

As someone who volunteered and brought in a patient to Woodlands, I have to say they are incredible. They are super organized in order to make sure all of the animals get what they need when they need it. They provided great training to ensure everyone is comfortable with their role while volunteering. I would go back again in a heartbeat if I had more time.

There aren’t enough wonderful things to say about WWR and the wonderful staff that have dedicated their lives to the health and well being of the many critters in their care every year. I am continually amazing at the good works they accomplish every day. And I’m sure all the critters feel the same way. My most favorite worthy cause.

So glad we found Woodland wildlife reserve to care for our orphaned raccoons! Thank you!

Woodlands Wildlife is a top wildlife rehab center in New Jersey. They are there to care for most mammals and reptiles. They take exceptional care of the animals that are brought to them — from raccoons to opossums, foxes, skunks, squirrels, chipmunks, rabbits, minks, mice, black bears, bobcats, turtles, frogs and snakes! I’m a volunteer at Woodlands and I can tell you that each and every animal life matters and they are all given the best care. Woodlands staff returns calls routinely throughout each day and they have someone returning calls outside of regular hours.

I have been a volunteer at Woodlands Wildlife for almost 7 years now. What a wonderful and well run organization. They keep track of every little detrail of each and every animal that comes in and makes sure they get the best treatment possible in hopes that they can be rehabilitated and return back to where they came from. Thank God this area of Central New Jersey has Woodlands to rely on .

This is a wonderful organization. The staff and volunteers are some of the most hard working and dedicated people I have ever come across. Highly competent people who truly care about the animals and what's best for them.

I just dropped by this morning with an injured opposing. The facility and it’s employees were amazing!

I am a supporter of the Woodlands Wildlife refuge. My daughter is a volunteer and is so proud to donate her time to help and care for the creatures who need it. The staff is so amazingly dedicated to such a great cause! It is clear that everyone there loves what they do and want to help our environment flourish.

I am currently a volunteer at Woodlands Wildlife Refuge Center. I am so proud to be a part of this amazing and caring wildlife center! The staff is so friendly and incredibly awesome to work with! The animals get such wonderful care and I am so lucky to be apart of such a giving organization.

I loved my visit on Community day. The Dedication of these Angeles saves so many orphaned and injured. The education they provide about our wildlife is so needed in this time.

This is an absolutely AMAZING rescue group.
These are beautiful people doing beautiful work that truly makes a difference in the world. The staff and volunteers treat the animals with the respect, dignity, love, and compassion that every living creature, from the biggest bear to the tiniest mouse, deserve. They recognize that all beings have a will and a right to live, and they do their best to save, treat, and heal them all, with this philosophy as their guide.

This amazing group is such an asset to the community! They take such wonderful care of the wildlife that comes through their doors. I’ve seen firsthand how thorough and dedicated they are in meeting their mission to rehab these animals in a way that is respectful and kind yet acknowledges the fact that they are still wild. Having them in the community allows the public a place to go should they find an injured animal, which has no doubt saved many lives.

I volunteered at Woodlands several years ago, when personal circumstances allowed me the free time to be able to do so. I learned so much about all the different species we have in NJ and found the experience extremely rewarding. Knowing how many animals were saved thanks to all the hard work and dedication we put in made it so worthwhile. Woodlands deserves as much support as we can give them.

As a past volunteer of woodlands wildlife refuge I know firsthand the kind of work they do. In my years there I've never seen a more dedicated staff and volunteer base. Everyone who works with woodlands genuinely cares about wildlife and carries Woodlands mission with them. Additionally woodlands works heavily with its surrounding communities to educate the public on the wildlife in their backyards. Woodlands dedication to community involvement and education along with their mission to rehabilitate wildlife has made them a leader in the field of wildlife rehabilitation. Programs and initiatives started at woodlands have been shared with and inspired countless other programs not just within New Jersey but globally. One of the great honours of my life is having been able to volunteer for this wonderful organization.

I started off only knowing about Woodlands Wildlife Refuge as someone who brought injured and orphaned wildlife to them to care for. Seeing how much they care for the animals, I decided to see what they were all about first hand. Now, as a volunteer at Woodlands Wildlife Refuge, I can say what a great group of staff and volunteers working together as a team, putting the animals needs first and foremost, even above their own most times. This organization has personally taught me so much and I am so grateful to them for what they do. It’s hard work sometimes but to see these animals sent back into thier worlds, healed and healthy, is worth every minute I spend there.

I volunteer at Woodlands. This nonprofit is incredibly dedicated to and passionate about helping orphaned and Injured wildlife return to their habitats. Every animal taken in, from mice to bears (and everything in between) is treated with compassion and expertise.

When others turned away the orphaned baby raccoon, Woodlands took it in. Told me they would never turn away any animal❤️

Woodlands Wildlife Refuge has a compassionate group of individuals eager to save countless animals in need. It is a lovely sanctuary for all animals to heal, strengthen, and resume life in their own habitat. It welcomes visitors and provides many opportunities for community outreach and education. We are all quite LUCKY to have WWR in NJ.

Woodlands wildlife is an absolutely fantastic refuge. The level of dedication these volunteers put in to care and nurture these animals back to life is intensive and extremely successful. This shelter puts everything on the line to ensure all patients get the best chance at living the life they deserve.

I'm from West Milford and we have an abundance of bears. So one year we jad a mom with two cubs, one who was injured, and she was aggressively breaking into houses. Long story short, tgey set traps, got the mom whom they put down. Woodlands stepped i. And took the two cubs, named Yom and Kippur! They nursed the injured one and kept them until it was safe to release them. Up until then I had never even heard of Woodlands! But now, I shop Amazon smile to support them and donate when I can. They selflessly take all types of species. So glad I heard about them. They deserve everything they can get.

Had an orphaned squirrel issue and they were quick to call back and offer advice! I didn’t encounter the little guy again hoping he found his way back to mom. But I love the awesome work these guys do to rehab some animals that wouldn’t traditionally be considered ecologically important. Individual lives and easing suffering matters! Thanks for your work.

Great team effort to rescue, rehab and release the animals.

We brought an injured turtle in to the refuge this summer. Everyone we met there was kind, caring, and efficient. We’re so glad to have found them!

Woodlands wildlife refuge has been HUGELY helpful to injured wildlings and foundling a that have been brought to our animal hospital . Tracy and Heather are always very responsive to HELP in anyway they can and have had a gracious open door policy to accept animals we've received and triaged from Cubs orphaned from slaughterhunts to hit by car bear cub,raccoons,opossum.
As a Veterinarian I am very greatful to Woodlands Wildlife Refuge for All your Help over the years.
With My Heartfelt Thanks! ~ Janet Streng D.V.M.

I came across Woodlands when they had Mike the Bear. I followed the story to the end. I cried.
The care and love these people have for “our” wildlife is eye opening. When most feel that wildlife doesn’t matter, or have no comparison for them, Woodlands provides the light for us to follow. Our animals matter and I’m happy to help by donating when possible.

Love Woodland Wildlife Refuge! I've taken my grandsons there and on the way stopped for some things to donate - a way to teach them that all animals need our help too. And it also teaches them how to respect all animals.

I have worked for them as a volunteer for a couple a months I can tell they care about animals and they try to perform as well as they can with the resources they have

Woodlands provides a much needed service in our county and they do it with professionalism and a real passion for putting the animals first. Their number 1 goal is to get each case back to their natural and healthy state. The volunteers and full time workers set this non-profit above many others in the state.

Wonderful facility in Hunterdon County, NJ that helps injured wildlife then releases them back to nature when they are ready. I had an injured possum on my property and had no idea of who I could call for help. I found WWR on the internet, made only 1 call, received an immediate return call & the little possum was welcomed with open arms. I visited WWR about 2 months later and the little critter was still there just about ready for release, looking healthy and happy. I believe WWR is the only NJ approved bear rehabilitation center, too. That's HUGE when a facility can accomodate bears when needed. Their website is terrific-very informative with 3 webcams to monitor a lynx that cannot be returned to the wild, the bear cam, and one in house for various critters on the mend. New Jersey is VERY lucky to have such a top notch facility like WoodlandsWildlife Refuge. Every state should have facilities like this. Well deserved 5 star nonprofit! ☆☆☆☆☆

Woodlands Wildlife R. is utterly devoted to caring about Wildlife, which includes reptiles and other species that you would not expect. If I did not know about this rescue, I would not have known what to do with a recently found injured critter in my yard. They have specialists who care for these animals - specialists for most categories of species. They even have a tracking system for you to keep tabs on the animals that you want to know updates about.
It's a very clean, organized and professionally run facility. So glad that they are nearby and waiting to help 24/7.

Helping at Woodlands is the first volunteer role that I have had and it has been more rewarding than I ever could have imagined. The leaders there are solidly aligned with their mission and with helping the volunteers and every other person they come in contact with to understand and appreciate their vision. If you are passionate about wildlife and looking for a way to give back, WWR has a number of wonderful ways to feed that need!

I recently retired from a fortune 500 company and was looking for ways to give back to the community. A friend knowing my love of animals pointed toward WWR. The staff and volunteers work tirelessly to ensure every animal who comes to them is rehabilitated and returned to the wild. This is so important in keeping our local eco system diverse and healthy, I am proud to be part of this noble effort

I follow them on facebook and the amount of furrbabies they save is incredible. This organization really cares about all creatures and it's really obvious.

We found an injured squirrel in our yard and contacted Woodlands. They called back quickly with instructions and we were able to transport him to their facility for treatment. Highly recommended!

Volunteered my time there and have to say that every dime goes into the care and feeding of the animals. I have seen Tracy take in every hurt and abandoned animal and not give up hope. Even when humans try to put baby bunnies in trees thinking they are squirrels. We dubbed that one tree bunny.

There are no words to describe the level of care and effort put into everyday by every person who volunteers at Woodlands. Every animal that comes through the door is given the same attentive care from chipmunks to bobcats and more. The staff members go above and beyond to rehabilitate and help the volunteers provide the best care possible. Overall, Woodlands is a superb place of healing and growth for NJ wildlife. I love volunteering here.

I am a volunteer at Woodlands Wildlife Refuge. The work that goes into running this site is nonstop. The staff work very hard to care for, rehab and release well over 1000 wild animals a year as well as the education animals that will live the rest of their lives at the center. These women with a small army of volunteers do amazing work. They are knowledgeable and are constantly learning new techniques. I have also helped with fundraising, which is just countless hours for these ladies. This is an excellent nonprofit organization with great leadership.

Valerie Phillips

Good people helping our native wildlife. I can't say enough about this organization. Facilities helping wildlife are few and far between and they do an excellent job undoing the harm humans do to native wildlife and getting them back where they belong. Powered by volunteers and donations of private citizens.
I was lucky enough to visit the facility and it's nice to see generous people making this possible and having the welfare of the animals first.

This is my 7th season as a volunteer at Woodlands Wildlife Refuge. My heart grows bigger each time I experience first hand the wild babies growing up and being released back into the wild. So much time and effort goes into their care and the care of injured wildlife as well. It's all about second chances and letting these wild animals be wild and free. Woodlands does amazing work and has an awesome staff.

Woodlands is an outstanding nonprofit organization that rehabilitates the innocent lives of wildlife. Their volunteers work very hard in order to release as many wildlife species as possible. Woodlands also does a great job educating the community about everything they do.

Woodlands has far exceeded any and all expectations regarding wildlife care. They deserve way more than the 5 stars available here. The very small group of ladies who comprise the staff put in an immense amount of time and effort in what they do, and are fiercely dedicated to keep things running smoothly. The staff, volunteers, and interns work late into the night EVERY DAY to ensure that all animals taken in are fed and cared for, often before themselves. There is no "weekend" when it comes to an injured bear, an orphaned baby squirrel, or a starving raccoon. The behind-the-scenes necessities are more than anyone can imagine: food preparation, laundering blankets and towels, keeping the workrooms and care areas safe and sanitary, among many other time consuming and meticulous things. Once an animal is healthy enough to be released back into the wild, every single person who contributes there can be proud to know they've made a difference. Woodlands also provides various educational programs and plans exciting fundraising events - and this is on top of all of the daily needs at the refuge. If you ever need wildlife assistance, this is the FIRST place you should go.

The four women running this refuge, along with all the volunteers, truly put their heart and souls into Woodlands. The amount of work that goes into animal care, running the refuge, and coordinating fundraising events & educational programs is endless. That such a small group can manage all this on their own is worthy of a 5-star review. I am proud to support Woodlands in their efforts!

I was introduced to this wonderful organization and the gloved angels who work there in February 2015 through the live web cam that featured Mike the orphaned bear cub. I was one of those who became addicted to watching this beautiful little bear and became impressed with the care he received at Woodlands. Though his life was short he enriched and educated many people. Since his passing, Woodlands has installed cameras with help from the MFC (Mike's Fan Club) and has increased their ability to educate (and entertain) the public of the wide variety of animals they care for each year (1,100 animals so far in 2016). The dedicated, professional staff (and volunteers) go above and beyond to care for and enrich the lives of all the animals they receive in preparation of returning them to the wild. Woodlands Wildlife Refuge is at the top of my short list of organizations I support with monetary donations (or items they need) whenever I am able.

It has been my great privilege to watch the exemplary work of the fine dedicated staff at WWR. They lovingly care for each and every animal they receive while maintaining a clean environment for them. I've even seen them spend many long nights at the refuge to ensure the animals receive the necessary ongoing care before they are returned to the wild. They deserve the greatest praise for their work.

I love the work that Woodlands Wildlife Refuge does. They care for the littlest mouse to the largest bear and everyone in between. We need more places like that in New Jersey and all over!!

Woodlands is an excellent wildlife rehabilitation facility.

Woodlands Wildlife Refuge does an incredible job of protecting animals from an otherwise uncertain future. People bring in all kinds of injured and abandoned animals, and no critter is turned away. I am so amazed at the tireless work that they do. This year, I believe that they have cared for over 1,000 animals who came to them with various injuries and illnesses. It is so heartwarming to know that people like this exist. Their compassion of animals is endless and I am happy that I have gotten to know some of the staff. Wishing them continued success and support.

I have always had a positive experience with Woodlands Wildlife. The staff are courteous and caring individuals. The facility is clean. So glad to have compassionate caring people helping our local wildlife in need!

They go above and beyond for the animals in their care! I've attended some of their fundraising events and their employees and volunteers have the biggest hearts and passion for what they do. They are a necessity to the wildlife they save and release.

I am writing this review because I believe so strongly about Woodlands Wildlife and the difference this refuge makes for our community. Not only do they rescue/save/rehabilitate huge amounts of small animals and large, but they also educate young people and adults. It is clean, professional and organized. Veterinarians in training are involved from time to time, not to mention the staff that dedicates many hours during the crazy spring/summer when hundreds of injured and/or abandoned critters arrive daily. Hats off to you Woodlands!!

I love this place and the work that they do! I only found out about them about a year ago. Since that time I have been to the location to drop donated items, and recently, to attend Community Day. What an awesome experience!! I learned so much about their educational animals. The staff graciously answered all my questions about wildlife big and small. It's nice knowing that they are there if I need them. I live in a heavily wooded area with lots of wildlife roaming around. Now, if I come across an injured or abandoned animal, I feel like I can get it the help it needs.

Great place for the care of animals from the size of a mouse all the way up to the size of bears.

I was first introduced to Woodlands Wildlife Refuge through watching Mike and Ike the orphaned bear cubs on the live web cam that NJ.com set up. I am so grateful for the exemplary work they do, and how they educate us on all the animals that seek their help.
I see the most dedicated, compassionate, and caring staff of rehabbers and volunteers at WWR. They spend long days and nights rescuing,caring for sick and injured animals, then releasing them to the wild. They provide education to cam watchers and the public every day. In the past months they have begun streaming live cams of bear cubs and a otter outdoors. They add little personal and caring touches in the care they provide. They go above and beyond with every critter. I donate regularly to support their efforts to help animals return to the wild. I commend the staff and thank them. WWR is simply THE BEST!
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Started to follow story of orphaned bear cubs last year. Sadly neither one survived. But, I've stayed with them and have learned so much about the wonderful work they do. They have installed their own camera and always have a beautiful animals to observe! The level of care is exceptional. woodlands Wildlife Refuge is a Godsend to homeless animals and to the people who care about them!

Woodlands helps so many orphaned and injured animals every year that would otherwise never survive. Truly a life-saving organization! New Jersey's precious wildlife truly needs the rehabilitation services that Woodlands provides.

I first came to know about Woodlands Wildlife Refuge thru their baby bear cam with NJ news. I live in Hawaii and followed Mike the sweet orphaned baby bear cub till he passed away. I found out how much WWR does for injured animals to rehab them to return to the wild. The staff is so loving in their care and support of the animals. The cam follows injured animals as they rehab and the staff answers your questions. We now have a MFC, Mike Fan Club, of devoted followers. I donate to WWR and they definitely deserve your support.

I knew little about wildlife rehabilitation until I came across the live Cub Cam on Advancemedia.com. Watching with an international forum, I fell in love with orphaned bear cubs. I marveled at Mike's antics and applauded when he reached his milestones. It was no small thing that rehabber Tracy and her staff at Woodlands Wildlife Refuge welcomed a 24/7 live cam into their workplace so we could observe animals being rehabilitated. The staff lovingly cared for MIke with incredible skill and tenderness. They provided him with every opportunity, medical care, playtime, love, enrichment and exercises to address each challenge. They educated us through updates, photos, humor, and videos. They took such good care of Mike that i was shocked to learn that they care of over 1,000 orphaned and injured animals each year! I have no doubt that each animal is treated like the one and only.
I truly understood the role of rehabber when Woodlands staff needed to make heartwrenching decisions about Mike, and did what was in the best interest of this special little bear even though all of our hearts were aching. We somehow got through together. I observed what a labor of love rehabbing is, and how very hard they work, when they posted videos of the release to the wild of more than a dozen bear cubs that they successfully rehabilitated. The strong online community that formed around Mike lives on, 26,000 comments strong on the advancemedia forum, almost 1400 comments on the newer WWR forum. WWR has featured foxkits, opossums, raccoons, snakes, woodchucks, skunks, and squirrels on their live critter cam. It is a privilege to be part of WWR's experience. I happily donate what I can and look forward to volunteering in the future.

Woodlands Wildlife Refuge is a great haven for orphaned and injured animals, with a dedicated staff and fantastic volunteers who care a great deal about the future of New Jersey's wildlife in the face of continual habitat loss.
Woodlands provides the nourishment and medical care required by these animals while maintaining a philosophy of as little human contact as possible to give them the best chance at a natural life after release.
Yes there are some sad endings, like Mike & Ike, but there are also joyous times, like the release of 13 (thirteen!) yearling bears in May, and watching a woodchuck scamper out of a carrier into the woods, and seeing a just released raccoon scramble out on a tree limb where it should be!
But WWR is also more than that. Woodlands educates people about wild animals. Like how the beautiful Eastern Box Turtle has a very small territory and when someone comes along and builds a mall in its territory it can't adapt elsewhere and it will perish. They teach that even though a baby animal is really cute it does NOT make a good pet! Once it grows up, guess what? IT'S A WILD ANIMAL!
Woodlands also inspires people. Like the college student who drove all the way from Minnesota this spring to spend the summer as an intern. And the little girl who donated her birthday money toward supplies for the animals.
WWR does an amazing job of preserving and protecting wild NJ in a multitude of ways and gives the animals a chance!

I have been a long time follower of many different animal refuge facilities, but none can even come close to the extraordinary service and level of professionalism that Woodlands Wildlife Refuge provides. Their first responsibility is for the wellbeing of each animal that comes through their doors. They do everything possible to care for, rehabilitate, and nurture all their animals so they are fully ready to get back into the wild. If needed, they even call on the world’s top experts to help solve unique animal health conditions. For Woodlands, it’s all about getting the animals back to where they belong, and no animal is ever released before it is ready.

All this begins with their remarkable leader Tracy, who always finds time to educate the public and personally answer questions that we might have, and all this in addition to her other important duties of running an entire refuge facility! Tracy kindness and huge heart can be seen and felt everyday through the way in which Woodlands is operated. The Woodland’s staff is incredibly tender in the way they interact with the animals, which is evident from their Live Animal Cams that were specifically set of by Tracy for us, their faithful followers. Their response time to inquiries is unequaled. If we have a question or post a comment on their forum, there is always someone ready to answer them or simply adjust the angle on the cam for our best viewing pleasure.

I’ve been to a few animal refuge and sanctuaries, but none seem to be as clean, or the animal, as well cared for as Woodlands. Their animals have nice size habitats with lots of toys, and as they grow, they get moved into larger habitats that will mimic the more natural conditions they will encounter once released. I’m sure this is to guarantee the greatest success for all the animals’ futures.

They take in so many animals each week, that I’m not sure how they can handle it all. But they do, with smiles on their faces and love in their BIG HEARTS!!!

It’s easy to get attached to Woodland Wildlife Refuge, because they get everything right. They make you feel like family by keeping everyone updated daily with their new residents, current animal conditions, event information, heartwarming animal release videos, and tons of educational information.

In my opinion, Woodland Wildlife Refuge could be used as a blueprint for all other Wildlife Animal Refuges around the country! They are making this world a better place, one soul at a time!

Thank you Woodlands for everything you do! ♥♥♥

Like many of the reviewers, I first learned about Woodlands Wildlife Refuge (WWR) when I was introduced to Mike and Ike, the orphaned bear cubs that WWR took in to rehabilitate. Little did I know that I would never be the same. WWR and NJ.Com brought us the “cub cam” that allowed us to learn, laugh and love as we tuned in each day to watch our new furry friends. Every day was a learning experience as we watched the loving care rendered to our little cubs. Even though we were rarely able to see the faces of the WWR Staff, we marveled at the tenderness and compassion shown to the cubs and we came to affectionately call the staff “angel gloves.” Through the work of WWR and the “cub cam”, a community, called MFC (Mike Fan Club) was born. It is hard to capture in words what WWR and their work means to us. Their work has touched us in such a way that we have become emotionally invested in them and their critters. The staff of WWR is committed to their mission and ALWAYS does what is in the best interest of their animals. This commitment is demonstrated in the countenance and words of their director, Tracy, when she broke the news to us that our little cub, Mike, was not responding to treatment. After caring for and loving this little bear for four months, WWR carried out the ultimate act of love, releasing Mike to the next world, where he could be all a bear is meant to be. Four months after the loss of Mike, the MFC is still committed to the work of WWR. We continue to learn about a wide variety of animals through WWR’s cam. Raccoons, snakes, and squirrels are just some of the animals we have learned about through this cam. Our MFC group has reached nearly 26,000 comments on NJ.Com, a testament to our commitment to the work of WWR. WWR provides the essential care that gives needy animals a second chance, provides the community with a valuable education on wildlife and fosters love and respect for animals in the audience they are reaching. Simply put, WWR makes the world a better place.

Know there are many worthy organizations around the country and world that aid distressed animals but the one organization closest to my heart is Woodlands Wildlife Refuge. First heard of this organization early this year when a story by N.J. Advance Media brought to our attention the plight of 2 orphaned bear cubs. WWR worked diligently to
help these cubs survive but it was to no avail. Woodlands Wildlife objective is to nurture every animal brought into their facility with the main objective to restore them to health and return them to the wild where they belong. I now have the privilege of watching every day on WWR cam the wonderful deeds and amazing stories of how so many of God's helpless critters are made whole and given a second chance at life in the outdoors. The work of the staff and volunteers at Woodlands is truly amazing. Everyone there has a true compassion and desire to help those in their care. If I lived on the east coast I would be a volunteer as well, as that is not possible, I donate and encourage others to do so for the benefit of all the animals entrusted to their care. Woodlands flies under the radar, they are not looking for kudos or notoriety - they are there for a purpose -the purpose is the give all animals in their care a chance to be the animals they were meant to be.

I was introduced to Woodlands Wildlife Refuge through watching Mike and Ike the orphaned bear cubs on the live web cam that NJ.com set up. I see the most dedicated, compassionate, and caring staff of rehabbers and volunteers at WWR. They spend long days and nights rescuing,caring for sick and injured animals, then releasing them to the wild. They provide education to cam watchers and the public every day. They find the time to put loving and caring touches in the "condo" of their featured cam critters with enrichment toys, colorful bedding, and cool dinner plates! I learn something new every day thanks to them. They go above and beyond with every critter. I donate regularly to support their efforts to help animals return to the wild. I commend the staff and thank them. WWR is simply THE BEST!

I am a volunteer at WWR. What an amazing place to volunteer. I have learned so much from the staff as well as other seasoned volunteers. It is a great place for our injured and orphaned wildlife to convalesce. The release rate is excellent. The staff truely follow the mission and vision statement.

Woodlands Wildlife Refuge is not like other animal rescues. The animals they help can be cute and cuddly, but unlike other rescues these animals cannot be adopted, they are wild animals. The loving and compassionate care provided by the dedicated staff and volunteers at Woodlands is truly amazing. I live in Michigan and learned about the exceptional work this nonprofit provides on a daily basis when I read an online story about a little one week old orphaned black bear cub nicknamed Mike. I began watching the live web cam feed of Mike, who was in critical condition and required extensive medical care for many months. Over the weeks, as I watched Mike, I not only fell in love with this sweet wild animal, I was in awe of the round the clock care he received from the beautiful guardian angels who work at Woodlands. From that moment on I have been a donor of this exceptional nonprofit organization. I only wish I lived closer so I too could become one of their trusted volunteers caring for these orphaned and injured animals. Without a place like Woodlands the nearly 1,000 animals they care for annually would most likely not survive. Tracy and her team at Woodlands continually ensure that the animals and reptiles in their care have a second chance at living the life they were meant to. Thank you Woodlands for the exceptional work you do on behalf of the wild animals in New Jersey. You are all angels on earth helping these defenseless animals.

Woodlands is amazing. The care and love they put into each wild patient is beyond compare. I worked as a volunteer, an intern, and an apprentice for two years at Woodlands. The staff members are compassionate, not just to the animals but to the volunteers as well. They are meticulous when it comes to training and are always interested in what is best for the wild patients in their care. Not only are the people there wonderful to work with, they are also great mentors. Woodlands is a place worthy of your contributions.

This place is amazing. I did my full time internship at this non profit organization this summer and it was the most rewarding experience I have ever had. I have learned a lot from watching the staff as well as other volunteers. The staff trurly cares about the animals as well as volunteers. And on top of that the volunteers show so much passion toward the animals. Without place like this a lot of wildlife animals would end up dying and would not be given a chance to survive.

Woodlands Wildlife Refuge is an excellent non-profit organization. Their selfless staff demonstrate a true passion for the work they do and work around the clock to provide care for their fuzzy, scaly, and wild guests. I have been a donor and volunteer for a few years and will keep continue to support Woodlands and their efforts. Keep up the great work guys (and gals!)