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Who We Are
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Our Mission
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I Found an Animal
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About Us
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Programs
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Our Ambassadors
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Events
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Wings of Legacy
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Donate
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Volunteer
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Shop
Who we are
Raven Ridge is a non-profit wildlife rehabilitation center in Washington Boro, PA specializing in healing injured birds of prey, mammals, and waterfowl in the Lancaster County area.
For immediate issues, call us
717-808-2652
our mission
Our goal is to give wild animals a second chance at life all across this beautiful state and beyond. We’re expanding our facilities all the time to offer the highest-quality care to as many animals as we can. Once our patients are fully healed, we release them into the wild again where they can live out the rest of their lives as part of a healthy and balanced ecosystem.
Helping our neighbors
Conservation is at the core of our growing operation. Human activity such as driving, neighborhood development, and hunting can sometimes confuse or injure the animals that lived in the area before us. By offering our services for no charge, we hope to reach every person who encounters injured wildlife so we can give that animal a fighting chance. We want to help all of our neighbors, whether they’re feathered or furry!
“Our quality of care is their quality of life”
We have a saying in the center that defines our work: “Our quality of care is their quality of life.” Rehabilitating wildlife is not a standard formula, and every animal has unique set of needs. We are constantly adapting our techniques, learning and trying new methods, and consulting other professionals for guidance and help. We want to do our best for the animals so that upon release, they have best chance of survival possible.
I found an amimal
If you find an injured animal, call us and we will talk you through the proper procedures
About us
Raven Ridge was founded by one of the few accredited wildlife rehabilitators in Pennsylvania, Tracie Young. Tracie’s journey into wildlife rehabilitation began after witnessing the devastation caused by the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion in 2010. She sought ways to help the animals affected but was turned away because only licensed wildlife rehabilitators were allowed to assist. Later that week, Tracie and her husband witnessed a Snow Goose being struck by a car but was unable to find a rehabilitator to take the bird to for three days. These experiences motivated her to pursue opportunities in wildlife rehabilitation.
Officially opening in 2015, Raven Ridge has served as a resource and haven for wildlife in the Lancaster County area for over a decade. We are licensed by the PA Game Commission, the USDA, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and the PA Fish and Boat Commission to care for and protect a wide variety of animals. Since opening, we have had the unique opportunity to rehabilitate over 300 different species of native wildlife.
As the years have passed, the need for our services has grown exponentially. With a team of over 40 dedicated volunteers, our team works 365 days a year to care for the animals that make it into our facility. Every day we are grateful for their work and the people in our community who are willing to bring animals to us and so that can receive the care they deserve.
Conservation is at the core of our growing operation. Human activity such as driving, neighborhood development, and hunting can sometimes confuse or injure the animals that lived in the area before us. By offering our services for no charge, we hope to reach every person who encounters injured wildlife so we can give that animal a fighting chance. We want to help all of our neighbors, whether they’re feathered or furry!
Programs
In addition to assisting sick, injured, and abandoned wildlife, we conduct educational programs for our community.
Our ambassador program allows you to meet wildlife up close and personal. You can learn all about what makes these creatures so exceptional and why it’s vital to protect them.
Read through our Education Program Guide to discover more about the programs we currently offer. Then, complete our online Interest Form to book your program today!
Education Program Guide
Education Program Interest Form
Update… We are not scheduling any programs that include animal ambassadors until after Labor Day.
We have limited availability for general education programs and event attendance through August.
Thank you for understanding!
MAKE YOUR EVENT SPECIAL WITH RAVEN RIDGE’S AMBASSADORS
No matter what kind of event you’re hosting, Raven Ridge can tailor our Ambassador Program to suit your group’s needs. Most people never have the opportunity to meet wildlife in a safe, educational environment. Thanks to Raven Ridge’s Ambassador Programs, you could do just that! Our ambassador program allows you to meet wildlife up close and personal. You can learn all about what makes these creatures so exceptional and why it’s so important to protect them, You may even get to see Barron von Vulture’s famous “Eagle Pose”!
Meet Our Ambassadors!
Due to an injury or imprinting on humans, some animals that Raven Ridge rehabilitates are considered “unreleasable.” This means they’re no longer able to survive in the wild on their own. Because every animal deserves a second chance, these patients become permanent residents of Raven Ridge, and some permanent residents become ambassadors!
Teddy
Barred Owl
Barron
Black Vulture
Marty
Big Brown Bat
Monster
Striped Skunk
Oberyn
Black Rat Snake
Ozzy
Box Turtle
Phoenix
Peregrine Falcon
Meret
Broad-winged Hawk
Khonsu
Barn Owl
Harriet
Box Turtle
EVENTS
The Wings of Legacy
Inspired by a deeply moving case involving one
of the first eagles we treated for lead poisoning,
whom we named Legacy, we have created this program to allow veterans to attend bald eagle releases. The bald eagle symbolizes the resilience
of our veterans, and these events serve as a beautiful way to honor and celebrate the connection
between people and wildlife.
By completing the attached form, you can submit
the information of a veteran to our contact list.
When we have eagles ready for release, we will
reach out to those on our contact list to invite them
to join in this meaningful experience.
This program honors the memory of Legacy as well
as all veterans and service personnel who are no
longer with us.
Donate
We are a registered 501C3 non-profit, depending on donations from our supporters. If you want to help protect wildlife and Pennsylvania’s ecosystem,
we could really use your help.
Donations can be mailed to P.O. Box 38
or you can call us at (717) 808-2652
or email us at contact@ravenridge.org.
Do you want to learn how you can help support our work? Check out our new Supporter Toolkit to learn the variety of ways you can make a difference for our organization and wildlife.
Supporter tool kit
I want to donate
We also gratefully receive donations through our ongoing Amazon Wishlist.
Volunteer
Help us save wild lives.
Volunteering at Raven Ridge is a great way to help animals in need while giving back to the community, learning about amazing creatures, and gaining valuable animal care experience.
We rely heavily on volunteers to help with cleaning enclosures, preparing meals, and assisting with educational and fund-raising programs.
As a Raven Ridge volunteer, you will work closely with our experienced staff members. Volunteering at Raven Ridge does require a commitment of at least four hours per week. Volunteers must be at least 25 years old.
We currently have a full roster of volunteers, but check back regularly as our needs may change.
RRWC Shop
Buying and using Raven Ridge Wildlife Center Merchandise helps us in two ways… your direct financial support as well as spreading awareness when others see you wearing or using our merchandise.
