Wildlife Haven

What Wildlife Haven does

Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre is a registered Canadian charity (Charitable Registration #119030831RR0001) founded in 1984 as the Manitoba Wildlife Rehabilitation Organization (MWRO) and rebranded in 2003. Operating from an 18-acre campus in Île des Chênes, Manitoba — approximately 15 minutes south of Winnipeg — the organization provides rescue, rehabilitation, and release services for sick, injured, and orphaned native wildlife across Manitoba. Its core operational asset is Manitoba's first and only accredited Wildlife Veterinary Hospital (opened 2021), staffed by a full-time licensed veterinarian and certified wildlife rehabilitators, supported by 55 purpose-built specialized habitats. Since founding, Wildlife Haven has treated more than 55,000 wildlife patients across 170+ native species, with annual patient throughput reaching approximately 2,300 in 2021 (a 21.5% year-over-year increase).

The organization's distribution model combines direct public intake at its main campus, a partner drop-off network across Winnipeg (Assiniboine Park Zoo, Bridgwater Veterinary Hospital 24/7, Wild Birds Unlimited), and a 24-hour wildlife hotline (204-202-3806). Revenue is generated through five primary streams: charitable donations (one-time, monthly, memorial, and corporate matching), merchandise sales via a Shopify e-commerce storefront (apparel, accessories, drinkware, books ranging from $3–$75), education programs delivered at the on-site Murray Education Centre (STEM workshops at $8–$10 per student; outreach presentations at $125–$500), annual fundraising events (Open House at $15/person, Cypher Charity Golf Tournament at $250–$3,500), and See Me Wild patient/ambassador sponsorships ($750–$3,500 tiers). Wildlife Haven operates without government funding and relies on donations and a large volunteer base (dozens of volunteers daily) for the majority of its labor capacity.

The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and led by Executive Director Zoe Nakata, with a small paid staff of 1–10 supplemented by hundreds of volunteers. Strategic priorities have centered on building operational capacity (permanent campus 2018, hospital 2021), formalizing intake policy (Spring 2024 species restrictions), and expanding institutional partnerships (Assiniboine Park & Zoo, Delta Marsh Bird Observatory, National Wildlife Centre). The organization holds certifications including MVMA accreditation, Manitoba Wildlife Branch permitting, Environment and Climate Change Canada permitting, and memberships in the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association and International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators.

Name

Wildlife Haven

Legal name

Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre

Website

https://wildlifehaven.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre is a Canadian charity operating Manitoba's only accredited wildlife veterinary hospital and 18-acre rehabilitation campus, delivering rescue, rehabilitation, and release services for 170+ native species while serving the general public, schools, donors, and corporate sponsors across Manitoba.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wildlife Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation & Release (BPAGAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterinary Charity Clinics & Medical Aid (BPAGAIAD), Wildlife Health & Conservation Disease Management (HLAMAJAM)

Keywords

• Wildlife rehabilitation services
• Wildlife veterinary care
• Wildlife education programs
• Charitable donations fundraising
• Wildlife rescue hotline

Headquarters

HQ city

Sainte Anne-des-chênes

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations: Charitable donations from individuals; tax receipts issued for donations of $20 or more. Monthly giving program available.
2. Merchandise Sales: Online shop selling apparel, accessories, books, and branded merchandise. All proceeds support wildlife hospital care.
3. Education Programs: School presentations, workshops, outreach programs, and birthday party visits at Murray Education Centre
4. Events: Annual Open House, Cypher Charity Golf Tournament, and other fundraising events
5. Sponsorships: See Me Wild Sponsorships for wildlife patients and ambassadors

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Wildlife Haven operates Manitoba's only MVMA-accredited wildlife veterinary hospital, delivering rescue, medical treatment, rehabilitation, and release services for sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife from across Manitoba. The organization supplements its core clinical services with public education programming through the Murray Education Centre, a branded merchandise shop, donation and sponsorship programs, and a network of drop-off partner locations, all funded without government support.

Product overview

Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre operates as a wildlife rehabilitation organization offering a unified suite of services centered on rescue, rehabilitation, and release of injured, sick, and orphaned Manitoba wildlife. The core offering consists of the accredited Wildlife Haven Veterinary Hospital (Manitoba's first and only) providing medical care, diagnostic imaging, and surgeries, paired with the Murray Education Centre delivering educational programming. Supporting services include merchandise sales (apparel, accessories, drinkware, books) with proceeds funding medical care, donation programs (one-time, monthly, memorial, sponsorship), annual events (Open House, Cypher Golf Tournament), volunteer opportunities, and a drop-off partner network across Manitoba. The organization cares for over 170 species of native wildlife and has treated more than 55,000 patients since 1984.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wildlife Rehabilitation Services Wildlife Haven's primary service providing medical care, rehabilitation, and release of injured, sick, and orphaned wildlife, backed by a 24-hour wildlife hotline (204-202-3806) and the organization's 55,000+ patient treatment history since 1984.
• Wildlife Haven Veterinary Hospital Manitoba's first and only MVMA-accredited wildlife veterinary hospital providing emergency care, diagnostic imaging, surgeries, and medical treatment for sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife from across Manitoba. Staffed by a full-time licensed veterinarian and Certified Wildlife Rehabilitators.
• Murray Education Centre On-campus education facility at Wildlife Haven offering STEM workshops, outreach presentations, ambassador animal encounters, and event hosting for schools, groups, and private/corporate bookings. Features an outdoor discovery space at the Île des Chênes campus.
• School and Group Programs Structured educational programs including STEM workshops (Freezin' Season, Wetland Ecosystem, Homes and Habitats, Sustainable Living) priced $8-$10 per student, and outreach ambassador presentations ($125-$500) delivered on-site at the Murray Education Centre and at schools across Manitoba.
• Virtual Field Trips and Owl Zoom Remote wildlife education programs delivered via Zoom, including virtual field trips with wildlife ambassadors and Owl Zoom sessions for corporate meetings, available in French and English.
• Wildlife Haven Merchandise Branded merchandise sold through the Wildlife Haven online shop, including apparel (t-shirts, sweatshirts, zip-ups, hats), accessories (stickers, tote bags, pins), drinkware (Yeti tumblers and ramblers), books (The Beaver Book, Wildlife In Your Backyard), and a Kids' Wildlife Rescue Kit. All proceeds fund wildlife medical care.
• Open House Event Annual public open house at the Wildlife Haven campus featuring behind-the-scenes tours of the Wildlife Veterinary Hospital, wildlife ambassador presentations, and interactive activities. Tickets priced at $15 per person (children 2 and under free).
• Cypher Charity Golf Tournament Annual fundraising golf tournament held at Glendale Golf & Country Club in Winnipeg, including single player registration ($250), half team ($500), full team ($1,000), dinner-only ($50), and corporate sponsorship tiers ranging from $750 to $3,500. The 2026 tournament is scheduled for September 15, 2026.
• See Me Wild Sponsorships Sponsorship program allowing donors to sponsor wildlife patients in care or education ambassador animals that are permanent residents. Sponsorship funds support food, medical care, and habitat for the sponsored animals.
• Drop-Off Partner Network Network of partner drop-off locations across Manitoba for wildlife intake, including Assiniboine Park Zoo (Winnipeg, 9AM-4PM daily), Bridgwater Veterinary Hospital (24/7 emergency), and Wild Birds Unlimited (East Winnipeg/Transcona, Mon-Sat 10AM-4PM).

Quantifiable outcome

• 55,000+ wildlife patients treated since 1984
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Assiniboine Park & ZooflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2023Comprehensive wildlife conservation partnership including collaborative veterinary care, public drop-off location at the zoo, sharing best practices, professional development, community engagement, and joint research initiatives.
• Delta Marsh Bird ObservatorycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2022Joint Bird Banding Program to band native songbird patients before release, supporting wildlife monitoring and conservation research efforts.
• National Wildlife Centre (Caledon, ON)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partnership to create Wildlife Veterinary Internship position at Wildlife Haven. Intern veterinarian mentored and trained by Dr. Sherri Cox, Wildlife Veterinarian and Medical Director at the National Wildlife Centre.
• Bridgwater Veterinary HospitalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor24/7 emergency drop-off partner for wildlife patients, providing after-hours holding until patients can be transferred to main hospital.
• Wild Birds UnlimitedminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDrop-off partner location in East Winnipeg/Transcona area for bird intake.
• Glendale Golf & Country ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual Cypher Charity Golf Tournament venue, supporting Wildlife Haven fundraising efforts.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Owl Foundation: Ontario-based raptor rehabilitation centre. Comparable as a wildlife charity specializing in rehabilitation and release, with an ambassador animal education program similar to Wildlife Haven's.
• Wildlife Rescue Association of British Columbia: BC-based wildlife rehabilitation centre providing rescue, veterinary care, and education services. Directly comparable mission and operating model, though serving a different province.
• National Wildlife Centre: Caledon, Ontario-based wildlife rehabilitation centre that has partnered with Wildlife Haven on a veterinary internship program. Directly comparable in mission (rescue, rehabilitation, release) and clinical services.
• Toronto Wildlife Centre: One of Canada's largest wildlife rehabilitation hospitals offering rescue, veterinary care, and education. Directly comparable in scope, services, and donor-funded nonprofit model, though operating in Ontario.
• Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation (AIWC): Alberta-based wildlife rehabilitation and conservation organization. Comparable as a provincially focused wildlife hospital offering veterinary care, rehabilitation, and public education.
• Hope for Wildlife: Nova Scotia-based wildlife rehabilitation and education centre. Operates a wildlife hospital and education programs with similar volunteer- and donation-driven funding model to Wildlife Haven.

Regional players

• Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society: Alberta wildlife rehabilitation and education organization. Comparable nonprofit wildlife hospital and education programming model, serving a different regional market.
• Shades of Hope Wildlife Refuge: Alberta wildlife refuge focused on rehabilitation and long-term care. Comparable in being a nonprofit wildlife charity, though with a stronger long-term-care emphasis.
• Vancouver Island Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre: Wildlife hospital on Vancouver Island providing rehabilitation, veterinary care, and education across British Columbia. Comparable services and nonprofit model; serves a different province.

Broad incumbents

• Assiniboine Park & Zoo: Winnipeg-based zoo that is also Wildlife Haven's flagship strategic partner. Comparable as a Manitoba conservation institution with veterinary capabilities and public education programming; operates in a broader zoological/exhibition mandate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wildlifehaven
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCqX2ghQyHxkaFf88gKSGtbA
• Facebookfacebook.com/Wildlifehaven.ca
• Instagraminstagram.com/wildlifehaven_mb
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wildlife-haven-rehabilitation-centre

Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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