Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center

What Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center does

Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1974 by J. David Siddon and Judy Siddon in Grants Pass, Oregon. The organization operates two integrated businesses: a full-service wildlife rehabilitation hospital providing medical care (surgery, radiographs, intensive care) for injured and orphaned wildlife, and a public education park showcasing over 60 ambassador animals across naturalistic exhibits. It serves a primarily regional Southern Oregon audience including general visitors, families, school groups, children attending the 8-week Camp EEK summer program, and corporate clients renting venues for events.

The underlying technology consists of specialized wildlife rehabilitation medical capabilities (rabies vector species handling, HPAI biosecurity protocols, federal trial animal sheltering), supported by physical infrastructure including 12 raptor mews, wolf enclosures, an Eagle Flight aviary, and a dedicated reptile room. Operations are supported by standard nonprofit technology (Veevart donation/membership platform, LGL Forms, social media channels).

The organization is governed by a board of directors and led by Executive Director Dave Siddon, the founders' son, with the founders' grandchildren (Justin and Riley Siddon) continuing the family legacy. Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of park admissions, tiered annual memberships ($45-$175/year), individual and corporate donations, event venue rentals (Rotary Pavilion, Critter Creek, Campus Takeover), specialty programs (Feed an Animal, Animal Encounters), and the annual Saving Wildlife Gala & Auction. The organization also operates a competitive unpaid 12-week internship program with rent-free on-site housing. No private equity, venture capital, or parent company ownership is indicated.

Name

Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center

Legal name

Wildlife Images Rehabilitation and Education Center

Website

https://wildlifeimages.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Grants Pass, Oregon, operating a wildlife rehabilitation hospital and public education park with 60+ ambassador animals, serving Southern Oregon visitors, families, school groups, and corporate event clients through admissions, memberships, donations, and venue rentals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wildlife Rehabilitation & Conservation Education

NAICS

Zoos and Botanical Gardens (71213), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190), Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Wildlife Rehabilitation & Release Centers (Public Viewing/Education) (THAAAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation & Release (BPAGAIAC), Zoo & Aquarium Parks (Ticketed Wildlife Attractions) (THAJAEAE), Veterinary Charity Clinics & Medical Aid (BPAGAIAD), Education & Community Outreach (Responsible Pet Ownership) (BPAGAIAK)

Keywords

• Wildlife rehabilitation services
• Conservation education programs
• Wildlife hospital care
• Public zoological park
• Animal ambassador outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Grants Pass

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Park Admissions: Ticket sales for park entry with summer hours 9am-5pm daily, last ticket sales at 4pm.
2. Memberships: Year-round membership programs offering unlimited park access, exclusive events, and gift shop discounts. Tiers: Senior ($45/year), Senior Dual ($75/year), Individual ($95/year), Dual ($125/year), Family ($175/year).
3. Donations: General donations and support from donors. EIN: 93-0793314. 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.
4. Internship Program: Unpaid 12-week internships (40 hours/week) with optional rent-free on-site housing for committed interns.
5. Event Rentals: Campus and venue rentals including Rotary Pavilion, Critter Creek, and full Campus Takeover options for weddings, corporate events, and celebrations. Add-ons include Animal Encounters (+$100).
6. Specialty Offerings: Feed an Animal programs (Fish $20, Rats $15, Mice $10, Mealworms $5), 'Ex-Terminate' naming program for feeder animals.
7. Annual Gala & Auction: Major annual 'Saving Wildlife' fundraiser featuring live and silent auctions with exotic travel packages and experiences.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Wildlife Images operates a 501(c)(3) non-profit wildlife rehabilitation hospital and public education park in Grants Pass, Oregon. It provides medical care, rehabilitation, and release services for more than 1,200 injured and orphaned wild animals per year, while maintaining a public park featuring over 60 ambassador animals (wolves, bears, eagles, raptors, reptiles, and mammals) that visitors can experience along with educational programming.

Product overview

Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operating as both a wildlife rehabilitation hospital and a public educational park. The organization integrates two core offerings: The Park, a zoo-like facility with naturalistic habitats showcasing over 60 ambassador animals and 1,200+ rescued animals annually, and the Wildlife Hospital/Clinic providing 7-day-a-week wildlife rehabilitation services. Supporting programs include Camp EEK (educational summer camp), venue rentals for events, membership subscriptions, animal ambassador encounters, and the annual Saving Wildlife Gala fundraiser. The center also offers an Animal Care Internship Program and accepts donations through an Amazon Wish List. The organization has operated for over 40 years in Grants Pass, Oregon.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Park (Wildlife Park Admissions) Public zoological park experience at Wildlife Images in Grants Pass, Oregon, where visitors can view more than 60 rescued ambassador animals (wolves, bears, eagles, raptors, reptiles, and mammals) in naturalistic exhibits; open daily 9am-5pm in summer with last ticket sales at 4pm, intended for families, tourists, and the general public seeking wildlife and conservation experiences.
• Wildlife Hospital & Rehabilitation Clinic Full-service wildlife rehabilitation hospital operating 7 days a week with patient intake from 9am-4:30pm and a dedicated clinic hotline (541-441-7193); provides medical care, surgery, medication, radiographs, and rehabilitation for more than 1,200 injured and orphaned wild animals per year, including rabies vector species and waterfowl handled under HPAI biosecurity protocols. Services are provided for the public and referring agencies.
• Camp EEK (Educational Summer Camp) Eight-week summer camp program for children featuring hands-on wildlife rehabilitation and conservation education with animal ambassadors, intended for parents and schools enrolling children in environmental education programming.
• Annual Membership Program Year-round park access subscription offering unlimited park visits, exclusive events, and gift shop discounts, with tiered options for Seniors, Individuals, Duals, and Families; intended for repeat visitors and supporters of the wildlife mission.
• Venue Rentals (Rotary Pavilion, Critter Creek, Campus Takeover) On-campus event space rentals for weddings, corporate events, birthdays, and celebrations, with optional Animal Encounter add-on ($100) and after-hours fee ($100); intended for event planners, corporations, and individuals seeking a distinctive natural venue that supports conservation.
• Animal Ambassador Encounters Interactive encounters where trained staff bring wildlife ambassadors to visitors for up-close educational experiences, available as add-ons for events and through off-site Animal Ambassador visits to schools, organizations, and community events.
• Feed an Animal Program (including Ex-Terminate) Donation-based supporter program allowing donors to fund feed for specific animals (Fish $20, Rats $15, Mice $10, Mealworms $5) and optionally name feeder animals, including an "Ex-Terminate" experience to name a feeder animal after an ex; supports ongoing animal care operations.
• Educational Programs School and community education programs covering wildlife conservation, coexistence with wildlife, and stewardship of natural habitats, delivered on-site and through Animal Ambassador outreach to schools and community groups.
• Saving Wildlife Annual Gala & Auction The organization's largest annual fundraising event featuring live and silent auctions (including exotic travel packages and experiences), animal encounters, dinner, and live music, supporting wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and education programs; ticketed event with both in-person and online auction participation via ggo.bid.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,200 rescued animals helped annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

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

• USFWS (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWildlife Images partnered with USFWS to shelter 'Dodge' the Argali Sheep during a federal trial. After the conclusion of the trial, Dodge was transported to his forever home at Rosamond Gifford Zoo in New York.
• Wooldridge Creek WineryflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor for the Saving Wildlife Gala 2025. Also mentioned as event sponsor providing wines for events.
• Greater Grants Pass RotaryflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual First Crush event partner presenting 16th Annual First Crush at Wildlife Images. Rotary organizes and benefits from the event with proceeds supporting area nonprofits.
• World Bird SanctuaryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDuncan the Wedge-tailed Eagle (Darwin's brother) lives at World Bird Sanctuary in Missouri. Both birds were hatched there in 1988 along with their sister Sydney.
• Congressman Ted W. LieuminorOthersCongressman Ted W. Lieu introduced the Glue Trap Prohibition Act (H.R. 7018). Wildlife Images is advocating for its passage after a golden crowned sparrow was caught in a glue trap.
• Rosamond Gifford ZoominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDodge the Argali Sheep was transferred to Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse, NY as his forever home after being sheltered at Wildlife Images during a federal trial.
• Papa Terall's BarbecueminorOthersCatering vendor for Saving Wildlife 2024 event, providing food for gala attendees.
• Rogue AuctioneersminorOthersAuction services provider for the Saving Wildlife gala live auction.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lindsay Wildlife Experience: A nonprofit wildlife rehabilitation hospital combined with public education programming in Walnut Creek, California—one of the closest direct comparables to Wildlife Images' dual mission of treating injured wildlife while running an educational visitor experience.
• PAWS Wildlife Center: A Pacific Northwest wildlife rehabilitation and education organization headquartered in Lynnwood, Washington, with a similar model combining animal hospital operations, ambassador animals, and public education programming.
• Wildlife Safari: A nonprofit drive-through wildlife park located in Winston, Oregon, roughly 50 miles from Wildlife Images, with a comparable mission of wildlife conservation, public education, and animal ambassador programs. Operates at a similar regional scale in the same state with overlapping visitor demographics.
• Pacific Wildlife Care: A wildlife rehabilitation center on the California coast (Morro Bay) combining medical care for native wildlife with public education, structurally similar to Wildlife Images' hospital-plus-education model.
• Northwest Trek Wildlife Park: An accredited zoo and wildlife park in Lakewood, Washington, operated by Metro Parks Tacoma, focused on native Pacific Northwest wildlife and conservation education—comparable size and educational mission to Wildlife Images.

Broad incumbents

• Oregon Zoo: The largest accredited zoo in Oregon, operated by Metro in Portland, with a far broader animal collection and conservation program. It is not a direct competitor but operates in the same regional market and share of donor and visitor mind for wildlife experiences.
• Cleveland Metroparks Zoo: A larger accredited zoo with extensive wildlife conservation, education, and rehabilitation programs; broadly incumbent in the nonprofit zoo/wildlife education space where Wildlife Images also operates.

Regional players

• Beardsley Zoo: The only accredited zoo in Connecticut, operating as a regional, education-focused nonprofit zoo with conservation programs—comparable in scale and mission orientation to Wildlife Images.
• Oregon Coast Aquarium: A Newport, Oregon aquarium with a comparable visitor-driven, education-focused nonprofit model and conservation programming; serves as another regional draw for Southern Oregon wildlife and education tourism.
• Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium: A Pacific Northwest zoo and aquarium in Tacoma, Washington, with an established conservation and education mission, overlapping with Wildlife Images in target audience and visitor experience categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCu5FvBwAu9j2MHKAEpj_qXg
• Facebookfacebook.com/WildlifeRehabEd
• Instagraminstagram.com/wildlifeimages.official
• TikToktiktok.com/@wildlifeimages
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wildlife-images-rehabilitation-education-center

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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