We are excited to be here to assist the citizens of Texas! WCCR opened it's doors in 2008. Since then, we have quickly become the largest wildlife rehabilitation facility in the region. The wildlife center offers a place for orphaned, injured, displaced, unwanted, and confiscated wildlife to come in to heal, to grow, and to ultimately return to the wild. We believe that all wild animals belong in their native lands.

Occasionally, we receive calls from people who have tried to raise a wild animal by themselves. Please do not attempt this! As tempting as it is, it is highly illegal, and can not only cause irreparable health issues for that animal through improper diet and handling, but also creates some of the most dangerous animals for us to work with.

Wild animals that have been raised by humans, and live around family pets and children become desensitized to the things that should scare them in a wild environment. They quickly learn to bluff people, and learn to escalate to aggression very rapidly.

Usually, when we get these calls, it is because the wild animal they have been raising has attacked or killed a family pet, or attacked or bitten a human. Wild animals that have bitten people must be quarantined, and are most often euthanized, and tested for rabies. Please do not do that to an animal!

These animals are some of the most expensive for us to rehabilitate. They must suffer through an extended stay while we teach them to be wild again. If you have an older animal that you would like us to work with, we may ask that you make a donation to assist with its care. If you find a wild animal, please be responsible, and get it to a rehabilitator as soon as possible!

If you would like to raise a wild animal, feel free to come volunteer with us! We would love the help!

We are located at 11605 county road 2312 in Terrell, Tx 75160. You can click on the map link below to recieve driving directions to our facility.

Call us at 972-567-3660

getwild@crosstimberswildlife.org

Hours of Operation:
7:00am-7:00pm seven days a week, 365 days a year. Our phone is very busy during baby season! If you get a recording, leave us a message, and we will get back to you!

If you need immediate help, you may contact your local Game Warden or call the DFW Wildlife Coalition Hotline for assistance.  Please visit their website before you bring an animals to us.  Many animals may be reunited with their parents or simply do not need to be admitted to a rehabilitation facility.  The DFW Wildlife Coalition Website will help you to determine whether the animal you have found truly need help.

What animals do we help?

WCCR works will all species of native Texas mammal. If you have found a bird, you may contact the DFW Wildlife Coalition, Rogers Wildlife, or Blackland Prairie Raptor Center

Please read this before you bring any animal to this facility!

The Wildlife Center at Crosstimbers Ranch is open by appointment only for native species animal drop offs!

WCCR is reorganizing this year, and bobcats are the only animals being admitted to the facility at this time.

If you need imediate assistance with another species, please contact the DFW wildlife coalition.