If you suspect that an owl or wild animal may be injured or in need of rescue, please contact our wildlife rescue line on 082 719 5463 for advice. This line is open and available all hours for emergencies .
You may be asked to send a photo or short video, location and any available details via WhatsApp to help us assess the situation and take the necessary action.
Important: Please do not take action without speaking to a trained and licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator first. Sometimes more harm than good can come from inexperienced attempts to help.
The owls that come into the Centre are wild owls in need of care. Once they have been successfully rehabilitated, they are released back into the wild to carry on with their normal existence as free and wild birds. We therefore limit all interaction and human contact with our patients.
We are very careful not to imprint on the owls or wild animals in our care. It's important for their well-being that they remain wild and not accustomed to human interactions. The presence of humans can also cause wild animals to experience unnecessary stress and anxiety.
Our mission and beliefs dictate that we do not keep any animals in captivity longer than necessary, even if it may attract spectators and provide funding for our projects. The well-being of the owls remains our top priority above all else. We constantly ask ourselves, "What is best for the owls?" when making decisions.