Liberty Wildlife

What Liberty Wildlife does

Liberty Wildlife is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit wildlife rehabilitation organization headquartered on a 6-acre campus at 2600 E Elwood St in Phoenix, Arizona. Founded in January 1981 by veterinarian Dr. Katherine Orr, the organization provides professional medical care and rehabilitation for injured, sick, and orphaned native Arizona wildlife, handling 10,414 hospital intake cases in 2024 across more than 130 species with an above-national-norm release rate exceeding 50%. The organization also delivers environmental education programs at scale, conducting over 827 programs per year at approximately 488 venues using non-releasable animal ambassadors including raptors, tortoises, and snakes. A distinctive capability is its operation as one of only two Non-Eagle Feather Repositories in the United States, providing protected bird materials to legally recognized Native Americans for cultural and religious practices.

The business model is a diversified nonprofit revenue structure combining donations and grants, recurring memberships, facility rentals, fee-based youth programs (Superhero Club K-3, Nature Explorer Club 4-6, Teen Club 7-12), outreach programming fees, and documentary sales. Major institutional funders include the Avangrid Foundation (repeat grantee 2023, 2024, 2026), Rob & Melani Walton Foundation, Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust, and Weese Foundation of Arizona. The organization is primarily volunteer-driven with 250-300 volunteers and a small staff of 1-10 employees, enabling cost-efficient scaling of animal care, 24/7 hotline coverage, rescue transport, and daily care operations. Key strategic partnerships include the Southwest Bald Eagle Management Committee, Arizona Game and Fish Department, and referral partner Veterinary Emergency Group.

Liberty Wildlife reaches its audience through a community-led go-to-market motion combining on-site drop-off services, off-site educational programming, social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok), a monthly Nature News e-newsletter, and an Emmy Award-winning documentary, 'The Weight of a Feather,' which won four Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards in November 2023. The organization serves multiple customer segments including Arizona residents with wildlife emergencies, schools and youth organizations, Native Americans, and corporate/government conservation partners across a single-state (Arizona) geographic footprint.

Name

Liberty Wildlife

Legal name

Liberty Wildlife

Website

https://libertywildlife.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Liberty Wildlife is a Phoenix-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit wildlife rehabilitation center founded in 1981 that treats over 10,000 injured and orphaned Arizona native animals annually across 130+ species, operates one of only two US Non-Eagle Feather Repositories, and delivers 800+ educational programs per year using a largely volunteer workforce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wildlife Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190), Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation & Release (BPAGAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wildlife Rehabilitation & Release Centers (Public Viewing/Education) (THAAAFAC), Education & Community Outreach (Responsible Pet Ownership) (BPAGAIAK), Wildlife Conservation & Species Protection (BPAGAGAB), Veterinary Charity Clinics & Medical Aid (BPAGAIAD)

Keywords

• Wildlife rehabilitation services
• Environmental education programs
• Wildlife conservation services
• Raptor rehabilitation care
• Non-eagle feather repository

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: Liberty Wildlife relies on charitable donations from individuals, foundations, and corporate grants to fund operations. The Avangrid Foundation awarded a $250,000 grant in January 2026 as part of their Wildlife Rehabilitation Program.
2. Membership Program: The organization offers membership programs allowing supporters to join and contribute financially on an ongoing basis.
3. Facility Rental and Event Space: The Liberty Wildlife campus is available for rental, generating revenue from event organizers and private bookings.
4. Educational Programs and Youth Clubs: Fees are charged for youth programs including the Superhero Club (Grades K-3), Nature Explorer Club (Grades 4-6), and Teen Club (Grades 7-12), as well as outreach programs and field trips.
5. Documentary Sales: DVDs of the documentary 'The Weight of a Feather' are sold for a donation of $20 or more.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Liberty Wildlife is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides wildlife rehabilitation and medical care for injured, orphaned, and sick native Arizona wildlife (avian, reptile, amphibian, small mammal), treating over 10,000 animals per year. It also delivers environmental education programs at 488 venues annually, operates one of only two Non-Eagle Feather Repositories in the US for Native Americans, and runs youth clubs, conservation research, and a volunteer-driven care operation supported by donations, grants, and memberships.

Product overview

Liberty Wildlife is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing a unified set of wildlife rehabilitation, education, and conservation services for the Arizona community. The organization operates as a single integrated nonprofit entity offering: Wildlife Rehabilitation Services (handling over 10,000 animals annually with a 50%+ release rate), Environmental Education Programs (800+ programs yearly using animal ambassadors), the Non-Eagle Feather Repository (one of only two in the US), Youth Programs (Superhero Club K-3, Nature Explorer Club 4-6, Teen Club 7-12), Publications (Nature News newsletter, Wing Beats magazine), the Emmy Award-winning documentary 'The Weight of a Feather,' Research and Conservation Services, and Facility Rental. The organization is primarily volunteer-based with 250-300 volunteers and a small staff, serving the state of Arizona from its 6-acre Phoenix campus.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wildlife Rehabilitation Services Provides medical care and rehabilitation for injured, sick, and orphaned native wildlife species including avian, reptile, amphibian, and small mammal species. Handles over 10,000 animals annually with a release rate over 50%. Free to the public for Arizona residents.
• Environmental Education Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50% release rate for treated animals, above the national norm
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDuring avian flu protocols when Liberty Wildlife cannot accept waterfowl (ducks, geese), VEG serves as the primary referral partner. VEG has two Valley locations: Chandler (7210 W Ray Rd) and Phoenix (2196 E Camelback). VEG provides emergency veterinary care for waterfowl referred from Liberty Wildlife.
• East Valley WildlifeminorOthersReferral partner for waterfowl (ducks/geese) during avian flu protocols when Liberty Wildlife cannot accept these animals. Contact: 480-814-9339.
• Crystal's Critter HavenminorOthersReferral partner for wildlife rehabilitation during capacity or protocol constraints. Contact: Text 480-220-6930 with a picture of the animal and cross-streets.
• Quantum Leap ProductionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmmy award-winning production team that produced the documentary 'The Weight of a Feather'. The documentary received four Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards on November 4, 2023.
• Southwest Bald Eagle Management Committee (SWBEMC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLiberty Wildlife works closely with SWBEMC for desert-nesting bald eagle monitoring and conservation. Arizona has approximately 81 active breeding areas with 71 young eagles fledged in the 2025 nesting season.
• Arizona Game and Fish DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLiberty Wildlife works with AZ Game and Fish on desert-nesting bald eagle monitoring through the Nest Watch program, and assists the state with rehabilitation of native species.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council: Professional association supporting wildlife rehabilitators through training, certification, and standards. Comparable to Liberty Wildlife as part of the same wildlife rehabilitation ecosystem; an enabling/standards body rather than a direct operator.
• National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association: National membership organization for wildlife rehabilitators providing resources, training, and conferences. Adjacent enabler to Liberty Wildlife's rehabilitation work; comparable as an ecosystem participant rather than a direct operator.

Direct peers

• Wildlife Center of Virginia: Virginia-based nonprofit wildlife hospital and teaching hospital treating native wildlife with educational programming. Closely matches Liberty Wildlife in medical rehabilitation focus and educational mission; differs in east-coast regional scope.
• Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research: Delaware-based nonprofit specializing in wild bird rehabilitation, research, and oiled-wildlife response. Comparable to Liberty Wildlife in avian rehabilitation focus and research integration; serves the Mid-Atlantic region.
• Lindsay Wildlife Experience: California-based wildlife rehabilitation hospital and nature education center, operating as a nonprofit with volunteer engagement and animal ambassador programs. Closely comparable to Liberty Wildlife in mission (rehabilitation + education), nonprofit structure, and community-driven volunteer model.
• Rocky Mountain Raptor Program: Colorado-based nonprofit raptor rehabilitation and education center. Directly comparable to Liberty Wildlife's raptor specialization and education programs, operating in a neighboring regional market with similar avian and educational focus.
• WildCare: San Francisco Bay Area nonprofit wildlife hospital providing rehabilitation, environmental education, and hotlines. Directly comparable service mix and operational scope to Liberty Wildlife, serving a different regional market.
• Center for Wildlife (Cape Neddick, ME): Maine-based nonprofit wildlife hospital and environmental education center. Comparable to Liberty Wildlife in rehabilitation, education, and volunteer-driven nonprofit model; operates in a different geographic region with similar mission.

Broad incumbents

• The Raptor Center (University of Minnesota): University-affiliated wildlife rehabilitation and education center focused on raptors. Comparable to Liberty Wildlife in providing medical care, public education, and raptor ambassador programs; differs in academic-institution backing and broader species reach.

Regional players

• Tucson Wildlife Center: Arizona-based nonprofit wildlife rehabilitation and education organization. The most direct regional peer to Liberty Wildlife within the same state, offering overlapping native-species rehabilitation and education services in southern Arizona.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCycAaAPdGxD4QBo9HuHrR5w
• Facebookfacebook.com/liberty.wildlife
• Instagraminstagram.com/libertywildlifeaz
• TikToktiktok.com/@libertywildlife
• Xx.com/LibertyWildlife
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/liberty-wildlife-rehabilitation-foundation-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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