Young barred owl with fluffy feathers tilting its head inside a rescue carrier

Two young fox kits resting together on a blanket

Small gray animal peeking out of a round hole in a wooden den box

Wildlife Rescue of Central Texas cares for injured and orphaned wildlife, provides public education programs, and promotes peaceful coexistence with our wild neighbors.

About Us

Wildlife Rescue of Central Texas was founded in Bastrop, Texas in 2024. WRCT is a nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing wildlife in need. We believe in the importance of educating our community about wildlife and their place in our ecosystem.

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Critter Concerns

Do you have a wild animal who needs help? Do you have concerns about wild critters in your yard?

What can you do to help your wild neighbors?

What are you doing that might be harmful to wildlife?

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Donate

Your donation can make a real difference in the lives of the animals we care for. Every dollar helps us provide medical care, food, and shelter for injured and orphaned wildlife. There are lots of ways you can support WRCT. Help us make a difference for wildlife today!

Ways to Give

Education

A core part of WRCT's mission is wildlife education. We believe understanding each animals' place in our ecosystem leads to coexistence. We offer classroom and community education programs in Central Texas to teach children and adults about our wildlife.

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Our New Facility Is Open

Metal-sided wildlife rescue building with a wooden deck under a clear blue sky

Our new wildlife rehabilitation facility opened on October 3, 2026! Thank you to everyone who helped make this milestone possible. Your continued support helps us care for injured and orphaned wildlife in Central Texas.

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