Adopt an Animal at Wye Marsh

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Your support of the Wye Marsh Adoption Program ensures our continued success in fulfilling our mission statement to be a centre of excellence for wetlands research, interpretation and education based on the principles of stewardship and the importance of environmental awareness. 

Wye Marsh’s educational ambassadors  include reptiles and birds of prey who are no longer able to survive in the wild and need our care. The Wye Marsh Adoption Program provides care and enrichment for these animals.

The Marsh Adoption Program also provides resources for staff and volunteers to continually monitor Wye Marsh’s wild bird populations as part of its stewardship mandate.

Scroll down to view our animals up for adoption including:

  • Birds of Prey 
  • Reptiles
  • Swans
  • Wetland Wildlife
  • Wild Birds
  • Chickadees

-The Gift of Environmental Stewarship -

Adoptions are a thoughtful and meaningful gift for a friend, loved one or collegue who shares your passion for nature.  Whether a gift, a tribute, or in memory, adopting a part of Wye Marsh helps support our educational programs and conservation efforts.

Please contact us if you have any questions about our adoption program at 705-526-7809 or e-mail info@wyemarsh.com.

Thank you for your support.

Birds of Prey

The Birds of Prey who reside at Wye Marsh are Educational Animal Ambassadors and they assist in telling the story of environmental stewardship and the importance of habitat conservation. These are animals who are no longer able to survive in the wild and need our care.

Adoption of a Wye Marsh Bird of Prey includes a personalized certificate and fact sheet if requested, and your name engraved on a plaque mounted near the animal's enclosure.

To adopt a Bird of Prey, please click on the photo of the bird you would like to adopt and you will be taken to our payment processing page.

 

Reptiles

The Reptiles who reside at Wye Marsh are Educational Animal Ambassadors and they assist in telling the story of environmental stewardship and the importance of habitat conservation. These are animals who are no longer able to survive in the wild and need our care.

Adoption of a Wye Marsh Reptile includes a personalized adoption certificate and fact sheet if requested, and your name engraved on a plaque mounted near the animal's enclosure.

To adopt a reptile, please click on the photo of the reptile you would like to adopt and you will be taken to our payment processing page.

 

swans

Not long ago the Wye Valley was silent.  The Trumpeter Swan had not been seen in this area for over 200 years. Now the Wye Valley resonates with the triumphant call of this majestic species.

Adoption of a Swan at Wye Marsh includes a personalized adoption certificate, a beautiful Trumpeter Swan print, and a chance to name the swan for its lifetime if it has not already been given a name. 

Adopt a Trumpeter Swan Now!

To learn more about the Trumpeter Swan Re-Introduction and Trumpeter Swan Monitoring Programs, please click here.

 

Wetland Wildlife

Wye Marsh is designated a Provincially Significant Wetland, and home to countless species of reptiles, amphibians, mammals, birds, fish, insects and plant life. The biodiversity found in a marsh is truly astounding, and thus the protection of their wetland habitats is crucial. 

Adoption of wetland wildlife native to the Wye Marsh includes a card featuring the animal and fact sheet. 

To adopt wetland wildlife, please click on the photo of the species you would like to adopt and you will be taken to our payment page. 

Wild Birds

Wye Marsh is designated an Important Bird Area (IBA), and home to many different species of wild birds who can be seen and heard while enjoying our trails. 

Adoption of a wild bird native to the Wye Marsh includes a card featuring the bird and fact sheet. 

To adopt a wild bird, please click on the photo of the bird species you would like to adopt and you will be taken to our payment page. 

 

Chickadees

Chickadees are well known at Wye Marsh and in many backyards as social little birds who will land on one's hand in search of sunflower seeds. 

Adoption of a chickadee at Wye Marsh includes a post card featuring a chickadee and fact sheet.

Adopt a Chickadee Now!

 

Are you looking to Adopt a Bench at Wye Marsh instead?
Please click here for our Bench Adoption page.

All adoptions are symbolic.  Captive animals stay at the Wye Marsh and wild birds are representative of the Wye Marsh resident population.