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Frequently Asked Questions

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  • Yes! We have a wish list of items here.

  • Spring brings with it new born wildlife of all kinds! If you find a baby animal, leave it be. Young animals do not need our help. If it appears to be alone, its parent is likely nearby, keeping close watch and waiting for you to leave.

    If a fledgling bird is on the ground, it is very likely supposed to be there! You can learn more about birds specifically here: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/i-found-a-baby-bird-what-do-i-do/

    If an animal is clearly injured, please call a licensed wildlife rehabilitator before taking any action.

    You can find a list of state licensed rehabilitators for various species here: https://www.dec.ny.gov/cfmx/extapps/sls_searches/index.cfm?p=live_rehab

    The Cayuga Nature Center cannot take inured/orphaned wildlife. Unless the animal is clearly injured/orphaned, please leave the animal alone.

    Additional Contacts:

    Cornell Wildlife Hospital (Swanson Clinic)
    607-253-3060
    131 Swanson Drive, Ithaca NY

    Wildlife Wishing Well
    607-277-1547
    152 Bundy Road, Ithaca, NY

    Wildlife Resolutions
    607-351-7274
    757 Warren Road, Ithaca, NY

 
Cayuga Nature Center
1420 Taughannock Boulevard,
Ithaca, NY, 14850,
United States
607-273-6260 [email protected]
Hours
Mon 10am - 5pm
Tue Closed
Wed Closed
Thu 10am - 5pm
Fri 10am - 5pm
Sat 10am - 5pm
Sun 10am - 5pm

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Cayuga Nature Center
1420 Taughannock Blvd.
Ithaca, NY 14850
607-273-6260

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