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Acorn Acres Wildlife Rehabilitation

One small rescue. One big second chance.

Acorn Acres Wildlife Rehabilitation is a licensed Pennsylvania nonprofit providing professional rehabilitation and educational programming focused on native prey species and Virginia opossums. Through compassionate care, scientific best practices, and community education, we help wildlife heal while inspiring people to become better stewards of the natural world.

Intake guidance available by appointment.

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How we can help

If you’ve found injured or orphaned wildlife, we’ll guide you through safe next steps and coordinate intake by appointment.

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Injured wildlife guidance

Quick, clear steps to keep you and the animal safe until you can get help.

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Rehab & release care

Specialized care for eligible prey species and Virginia opossums, from intake through release.

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How to support

Your time and gifts make rescues, medical care, and supplies possible.

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Our mission

Care that leads to release

At Acorn Acres Wildlife Rehabilitation, we believe that quality care for our patients means quality of life for our wildlife.

Our mission is to provide exceptional rehabilitation services for injured, orphaned, and displaced native wildlife while advancing wildlife conservation through education, research, and community involvement. By combining compassionate care with scientific best practices, we give every patient the best possible opportunity to return to the wild.

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Quick answers

Before you pick up wildlife

A few simple steps can prevent stress and injury for you and the animal.

Get help

Usually, no. Many animals can aspirate or become ill. Keep them warm, dark, and quiet and follow our guidance.

We are by appointment only (not a walk-in facility). Intake guidance is available Monday–Sunday, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM, April through September.

We specialize in eligible prey species and Virginia opossums. Visit the Get Help page for the most up-to-date intake guidance.

If you’re unsure, take a photo from a safe distance and contact us. We’ll help you determine whether intervention is needed.

If you or the animal are in immediate danger, contact local authorities first. Otherwise, start with our Get Help steps and reach out as soon as you can.

Need guidance?

Found injured wildlife in Lancaster County?

Start with our step-by-step instructions, then reach out to coordinate intake by appointment.

Contact us

info@acornacreswr.com

717-327-4811

Clinic/Drop-off (By Appointment Only): 2100 Stone Mill Road, Lancaster, PA
Mailing Address: PO Box 201, Millersville, PA 17551

Acorn Acres Wildlife Rehabilitation

Acorn Acres Wildlife Rehabilitation

Licensed Pennsylvania nonprofit providing rescue, rehabilitation, and release services for injured and orphaned native wildlife. Quality care for our patients means quality of life for our wildlife.

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