Wildlife Rescue and Conflicts

The Holifield Science Learning Center no longer accepts injured or orphaned wildlife for rehabilitation and release.

The facility's Animal Curator, Elisa Caywood - Best (email: elisa.caywoodbest@pisd.edu) does hold a state rehabilitation permit for some small mammals, and does accept eyes-closed cottontail rabbits for rehabilitation. Acceptance of an animal to Miss Caywood - Best's rehabilitation program is space and resource dependent, as wildlife rehabilitators are volunteers and are not employed or compensated by the state. Please review this page (unaffiliated) to determine if the baby needs help.

If you have found a different species of animal in need, please consult this page published by the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association for immediate guidance.

Rescue and Rehab Resources for Various Species:

Please remember that all of these organizations are run by volunteers who choose to spend their time helping the public and native wildlife, and that most are non-profit organizations that run on donations. 

Animal Help Now

www.ahnow.org

DFW Wildlife Coalition Hotline

Phone: 972-234-9453 (WILD)

Wildlife Center of North Texas

Phone: 214-507-0764

Wild Rescue Inc.

Denton, TX

Phone: 972-891-9286

City of Plano Animal Services (For Plano Residents)

Phone: 972-769-4360

Birds of Prey (raptors):

Blackland Prairie Raptor Center

Lucus, TX

972-442-7607

Native Songbirds:

Rogers Wildlife Rehab Center

Hutchins, TX

Phone: 972-225-4000

rogerswildlife@yahoo.com

Additional Information on Wildlife Conflict Resolution or "pest" issues

Humane Society - Wildlife

Urban Wildlife Rescue

If you find an animal that is in need of help or shelter, Animal Help Now assists with nationwide emergencies.  Residents can access the resource through the free Android and iPhone app or AHNow.org.