The Wilderz at Pocono Wildlife

Rescue, Rehabilitate, Release

Requesting Holiday Help

by Pocono Wildlife | December 11, 2024 | monthly news | 0 Comments

Donate Now We need your holiday help! Winter can be a very rough time for our wildlife friends. We currently have a hefty load of patients that will be spending the winter with us, and many of them are on a medication protocol that is not funded. We pay out of pocket...

A Visit from PA State Senator, Rosemary Brown

by Pocono Wildlife | October 10, 2024 | monthly news | 0 Comments

Senator Rosemary Brown paid us a visit at the wildlife center this month to feature us in her monthly Legislative Report! It was a great opportunity to get to connect on the animal issues we care most deeply about and provide the public with some insight into who we...

Baby Beaver Buddies

by Pocono Wildlife | September 1, 2024 | monthly news, rehabilitation stories | 0 Comments

Another exciting day at Pocono Wildlife! A new baby beaver has arrived all the way from Massachusetts to come be friends with our little buddy Timber! Timber the Baby Beaver Darla the Baby Beaver Timber came to us after a couple from Lansdale came upon him while...

Eclipse’s Release & Reunion!

by Pocono Wildlife | July 8, 2024 | monthly news, rehabilitation stories | 0 Comments

It's a thrilling day for all of us here at Pocono Wildlife because it's Eclipse's release and reunion day! Not only did she successfully take flight back to her habitat, her family was waiting for her. We could not have been happier to see them all reunited. These are...

Huge Habitat Upgrades

by Pocono Wildlife | April 24, 2024 | monthly news | 0 Comments

We recently set out to update some of our permits through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and it turns out that since the last time we received approvals a few things have changed! Now we have 45 days to quickly complete huge habitat upgrades for our nine...

Sampson Saves a Bald Eagle Amidst the Eclipse

by Pocono Wildlife | April 10, 2024 | monthly news, rehabilitation stories | 0 Comments

Our Hero! Our very own Sampson Metzgar heroically rescued a bald eagle amidst the solar eclipse on April 8th, 2024! Sampson is our 19-year-old avian expert - he's been volunteering at Pocono Wildlife for almost three years and has been working as an intern since...

Baby Season Call for Supplies

by Pocono Wildlife | February 23, 2024 | monthly news | 0 Comments

It's that time of year again... Baby season is almost here and we're asking our community to help us prepare with supplies! We are in need of medical, cleaning and food supplies. You can support us directly by heading to Donate Now or feel free to browse our Amazon...

Pocono predictors | Wildlife center groundhogs share prognostications

by Pocono Wildlife | February 22, 2024 | monthly news | 0 Comments

MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — A Groundhog Day celebration in the Poconos wasn't just about learning this year's prediction. It was also to teach people about the animal. As the sun rose over the Wilderz at Pocono Wildlife near Stroudsburg, the fate of the...

Groundhogs at Pocono Wildlife Predict Early Spring

by Pocono Wildlife | February 2, 2024 | monthly news | 0 Comments

The world’s most famous groundhog has some competition this holiday in Monroe County. https://www.brctv13.com/images/2024/2-2_WEB_Nicole_PKG.mp4 For the first time ever— spectators made their way to a wildlife center in Hamilton Township this morning for their...

Volunteers Needed for Baby Season

by Pocono Wildlife | January 26, 2024 | monthly news | 0 Comments

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There’s a call out for volunteers at one of the largest wildlife care facilities in our region. A majestic barn owl named Soren sits peacefully inside the Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center in...

Wildlife Center Prepares for Winter

by Pocono Wildlife | November 2, 2023 | monthly news | 0 Comments

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As winter weather continues to approach, many people are preparing their homes for the cold conditions, but humans aren’t the only ones cranking up the heat. The animals at the Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and...

Family of Eagles flying high again

by Pocono Wildlife | September 29, 2023 | monthly news, rehabilitation stories | 0 Comments

PEN ARGYL, Pa. - In the world of wildlife rescue these are the moments to live for, as not one, not two, but three rehabilitated bald eagles were released into the hills over Pen Argyl, Northampton County. A father and his two fledglings were found near equipment...

New bill would fund wildlife rehabs

by Pocono Wildlife | September 23, 2023 | monthly news | 0 Comments

STROUDSBURG, Pa. — Every day, Wilderz at Pocono Wildlife near Stroudsburg takes in injured or orphaned wildlife. A juvenile great horned owl is one of the newest residents receiving treatment after coming in infested with insects and unable to lift its head....

Creative Contraption Helps Possum Walk

by Pocono Wildlife | September 7, 2023 | monthly news, rehabilitation stories | 0 Comments

Rehabilitators at The Wilderz at Pocono Wildlife Center near Stroudsburg are helping an opossum named Daisy get back to the wild. Author: wnep.com Published: 8:04 PM EDT September 7, 2023 Updated: 8:04 PM EDT September 7, 2023

Uptick in Bear Sightings

by Pocono Wildlife | July 29, 2023 | monthly news | 0 Comments

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The summer season has many enjoying the great outdoors, especially in areas like the Pocono Mountains. But you may come into contact with dangerous wildlife.Susquehanna River raft makes waves on social media The beautiful...

Feds tell animal rescue to euthanize eagle

by Pocono Wildlife | July 12, 2023 | monthly news | 0 Comments

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says it is against regulations to release an eagle with only one foot. STROUDSBURG, Pa. — The federal government forced an animal rescue in the Poconos to euthanize a golden eagle overnight, a big surprise for those who cared for the...

One-footed eagle recovering at wildlife center in the Poconos

by Pocono Wildlife | June 13, 2023 | monthly news, rehabilitation stories | 0 Comments

MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — It's not every day the Wilderz at Pocono Wildlife (formerly Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center) near Stroudsburg takes in a golden eagle, let alone one with a missing foot. "When we first looked at the foot, I was almost...

Monroe County Wildlife Center Seeking Volunteers

by Pocono Wildlife | May 1, 2023 | monthly news | 0 Comments

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One of the largest wildlife care facilities in our region has a call out to the community for help. Baby squirrels, raccoons, and skunks are just a few of the hundreds of animals being cared for at Pocono Wildlife...

Freezing Temperatures impacts local wildlife center

by Pocono Wildlife | December 22, 2022 | monthly news | 0 Comments

Below-freezing temperatures over the weekend knocked out power for three days at Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center. STROUD TOWNSHIP, PA — An injured red-tailed hawk is among dozens of animals being cared for here at Pocono Wildlife...

Pocono wildlife center looks to upgrade facilities

by Pocono Wildlife | December 1, 2022 | monthly news | 0 Comments

Monroe County The Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center launched a fundraising campaign to help pay for all the renovations needed. Author: Amanda Eustice (WNEP) Published:4:12 PM EST November 29, 2022 STROUDSBURG, Pa. — Renovations are underway at the...

Rehabilitation & Education

The Wilderz at Pocono Wildlife aspire to educate and guide the public towards a symbiotic relationship with wildlife. Founded in 1983, the center has grown to now intake over 3,000 animals every year. Janine Tancredi and Susan Downing, PA licensed wildlife rehabbers and the Executive Directors of The Wilderz, have become a resource for humans and animals alike, offering their wealth of knowledge and assistance to those in need.

Who We Are

We are a Pennsylvania Certified & Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. We’re determined to make a positive change in the world by promoting humane and compassionate treatment of all living species. Our goal is to create a safe place for injured, abandoned, and orphaned animals while providing ethical treatment and love to all involved.

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