May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center at Lees McRae College

May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center at Lees McRae College If you find an injured or orphaned wild animal, please don't leave a message on this page. You must contact us by phone at (828)-898-2568.
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We are too busy helping the animals at the center and don't always check this page.

Transport needed: Cardinal fledgling, cat attack. Granite Falls to our Center in Banner Elk. 828-898-2568.
09/08/2026

Transport needed: Cardinal fledgling, cat attack. Granite Falls to our Center in Banner Elk. 828-898-2568.

Yesterday we had to say goodbye to one of our oldest and most beloved ambassadors. Nelson, the American Crow, who was 23...
09/07/2026

Yesterday we had to say goodbye to one of our oldest and most beloved ambassadors. Nelson, the American Crow, who was 23 years old, had a series of seizures, and one final event did not quit, so we compassionately ended his suffering. So many loved him and he loved them. He touched so many lives. People who worked with him 20 years ago would come back and go into his enclosure and he would bow for head scratches. Nelson had great facial recognition, loved to play with puzzles, take baths in the river, go for walks, and the list goes on. We will miss him so very much.

Jeff Corwin is (was) in the building! 😊
09/03/2026

Jeff Corwin is (was) in the building! 😊

Calling all existing volunteers: We are a little short-staffed this week and could really use some assistance today, tom...
09/03/2026

Calling all existing volunteers: We are a little short-staffed this week and could really use some assistance today, tomorrow and over the weekend, even if it's just for an hour or two. Thanks to anyone who can come in to help! 🤞👍👏

Photo: Nina and Tara teaching just some of our @ 70 (!) new students this week. When it's in the 80's and your AC isn't working, you improvise.

09/01/2026

We can finally share what's been a very exciting and difficult secret to keep! 🎉

Transport filled! Thank you, Bob! 🐢👍Transport needed: Injured box turtle, hit by car. Needs medical attention ASAP. Plea...
09/01/2026

Transport filled! Thank you, Bob! 🐢👍
Transport needed: Injured box turtle, hit by car. Needs medical attention ASAP. Please call if you can assist: 828-898-2568.

Transport filled! Thank you, Sharon!Transport request: Injured cardinal, needs to get from Johnson City to our Center in...
08/31/2026

Transport filled! Thank you, Sharon!
Transport request: Injured cardinal, needs to get from Johnson City to our Center in Banner Elk. Please call 828-898-2568 if you can assist.

Update: Flyer unfortunately passed away. 😔Transport request: Juvenile Flying Squirrel. Ashe Co to our Center in Banner E...
08/28/2026

Update: Flyer unfortunately passed away. 😔Transport request: Juvenile Flying Squirrel. Ashe Co to our Center in Banner Elk. Please call if you can assist: 828-898-2568.

UPDATE: Squirrel transported. Still need transport for our crow.We need to get a crow from our Center to our colleages a...
08/28/2026

UPDATE: Squirrel transported. Still need transport for our crow.

We need to get a crow from our Center to our colleages at Possumwood Acres in Hubert NC. If you can assist, please call 828-898-2568.

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367 Mill Pond Road
Banner Elk, NC
28604

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

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