Atlanta Wild Animal Rescue Effort/AWARE Wildlife Center

Animal Help Desk / Wildlife Rescue & RehabilitationService

Staff answer calls year-round to guide the public on what to do if they find an injured, sick, or orphaned wild animal.

Court-Ordered Community ServiceProgram

The center accepts individuals needing to complete court-ordered community service hours through hands-on wildlife center work.

Private Wildlife EncountersProgram

Small-group, up-close (no-touch) meetings with ambassador animals at your home, the director's office, or another location.

Public ToursProgram

Free guided tours of the wildlife center featuring ambassador animals and tips on coexisting with wildlife; no reservations required.

Public Wildlife Tours and ProgramsProgram

Scheduled weekend tours let visitors meet resident wildlife ambassador animals and learn how to coexist safely with local wildlife.

Rehab Volunteer ProgramProgram

Volunteers help care for injured and orphaned wild patients at the center; no prior experience is required to start.

Wildlife Education Programs (Ambassador Animals)Program

Booked educational presentations for schools, festivals, and groups featuring live ambassador animals such as owls, hawks, possums, turtles, and snakes.

Wildlife RehabilitationService

The center treats and rehabilitates injured and orphaned native Georgia wild animals with the goal of releasing them back into the wild.