FERNCROFT WILDLIFE RESCUE
501(c)3 Non-profit Organization.
Owned and operated by licensed Wildlife Rehabilitators. We specialize in the Rescue and Rehabilitation of Opossums, Serving Connecticut with a Focus on Northeast CT
Federal USDA Class C Permit and CT DEEP Approved to house non-releasable educational ambassadors.
MASS LICENSE#: USDA CERTIFICATE # 76-C-0767
CLASS: CONNECTICUT EXHIBITOR, USDA CLASS C
RI USDA Permit #: 502945
Permits to provide educational programs in CT, MA, and RI
Member: CWRA, NWRA, OSUS, NOS, NWF
PROFESSIONAL CARE
WHAT WE DO
At Ferncroft Wildlife Rescue, we provide professional care to sick, injured, and orphaned wild animals so ultimately they can be returned to their natural habitat.
Provide sheltered housing, veterinary care, food, caging, pre-release pens, and public education programs.
Wildlife Rescue Gallery
Each year at Ferncroft, we spend hundreds of hours hosting wildlife rescue events and hosting programs for children and adults. Through our Wildlife Rescue Gallery, we showcase these events and programs as well as several of our rescue animals. Check out our full gallery for a look at the work that goes into wildlife rescue and education of wildlife.
Saving Wildlife One Creature At A Time
FERNCROFT WILDLIFE PROGRAMS
Ferncroft Wildlife Rescue offers education programs tailored for various age groups and interests. From kids to elderly, community groups to classrooms, learning how to peacefully coexist with wildlife is a topic of interest for everyone. The Ambassador Program provides an opportunity to meet an opossum and to learn about these gentle creatures. All programs can be adapted to fit your needs
Educational Programs
Ferncroft Wildlife Rescue offers several educational programs from Group Tours to Workshops to Kids Story Time.
Our Educational Ambassadors
The Lefferts hold a federal permit that allows them to keep non-releasable opossoms for educational purposes.
Did You Know/FAQ
Rehabilitators are trained to follow proper protocols for each specific species. Find out more interesting facts about opossums and other species!
Donations
Wildlife rehabbers are volunteers. We receive no funding from state or federal agencies. We accept tax-deductible donations.
Please consider a donation. Thank you!