NORTHERN LIGHTS WILDLIFE SOCIETY

SMITHERS, British Columbia, V0J2N7 Canada

Mission Statement

* to provide young injured and/or orphaned wildlife with a safe and healthy environment to mature into adulthood, upon which they are released back to the wild * to educate the public about wildlife needs and what threatens them and how we can take steps to avoid conflict and assist in peaceful coexistence * ongoing research to be compiled and shared with the public, educational facilities/students, government policymakers and professionals

About This Cause

Founded in 1990 the Northern Lights Wildlife Society provides injured and/or orphaned wildlife with a temporary safe haven, before releasing them back to their natural habitat. The Shelter accepts animals province-wide and works in close conjunction with other shelters. We specialize in carnivores (mainly bears) and ungulates (moose & deer) but accept all mammals and birds. Birds typically are forwarded to other shelters that specialize in their care. The Society is actively involved in a number of research projects and is also active in public education about peaceful co-existence with wildlife. In 2007 NLWS started the first official Grizzly Rehab program in the world in cooperation with the BC Government. A total of 36 grizzly cubs have been admitted so far and are being monitored via GPS collars after their release. Over 650 black bears came to us so far and we could release 95% of those back into the wild.

NORTHERN LIGHTS WILDLIFE SOCIETY
17366 Telkwa High Road
SMITHERS, British Columbia V0J2N7
Canada
Phone 2508771181
Unique Identifier 879681518RR0001