Our Mission

Wild Forever Foundation promotes compassion, respect and freedom for all wildlife through rehabilitation and education. Many native species face ever-increasing threats from human development, including habitat loss from urban and suburban growth, auto accidents, domestic dog or cat attacks, poisoning and cruelty. It is our goal to lead the community in preserving wildlife for future generations.

Every year Wild Forever cares for hundreds of infant and juvenile animals. Many of these were orphaned, others were abandoned - and some were just separated from their parents.

Each of these babies requires a special diet - as close as we can come to the diet their parents would feed them. Fawns, for example, drink gallons of goat's milk a day. Baby owls eat 6 to 8 large mice per day, and other baby birds and mammals need specially designed formulas.

Humans are a poor substitute for these animals' parents, but we try our best. We are proud to report that the majority of the babies we care for are released into the wild.

The Future of Wildlife Rehabilitation

Colorado faces a shortage of licensed wildlife rehabilitators. Fewer private citizens have the time or money to invest in a home-based rehabilitation facility. As a result, there are fewer resources available to the public who desperately seek help with injured or orphaned animals.

As fewer rehabilitators maintain their licenses, new applicants will find it increasingly difficult to get a sponsor as required by the Division of Wildlife. A center would allow people to participate without the upfront costs of a backyard facility or commit to the 24/7 care certain species require. Our training programs would assist those interested in pursuing a license.

Our vision is to build a center that will have a medical facility, and separate rehabilitation quarters for birds and mammals with full consideration for future expansion. We would like wooded acreage where we could build flight cages for larger birds of prey – away from human activity.

Our center would provide opportunities to college interns looking to gain hands-on experience. A large learning center will be incorporated to accommodate groups of children.

Transparency and Values

As an all-volunteer nonprofit 501(c)(3), we’re committed to operating in the public interest with openness and transparency. Our annual reports and financial statements are available online for your convenience. If you have additional questions about how we do business please e-mail or call us at (719) 475-WILD (9453).

Wild Forevers position on discrimination. This policy applies to all of Wild Forevers employees, volunteers, members, clients, and contractors. Wild Forever follows an equal opportunity employment policy and employs personnel without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status. This policy also applies to internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, terminations, outside vendors, members and customers, service clients, use of contractors and consultants, and dealings with the general public.