Mississippi Wildlife Rehabilitation, Inc

About Us

Mississippi Wildlife Rehabilitation, Inc. (MWR) was founded in 1995 to meet the increasing need for wildlife assistance in north Mississippi. MWR is a non-profit organization assisting hundreds of injured and orphaned wild birds. MWR also offers a variety of education programs for community festivals, civic organizations and thousands of school children annually.

Our Mission

MWR is dedicated to caring for orphaned and injured native species of wildlife in Mississippi; and to educating the public on the importance of wildlife preservation and the protection of their native habitats.

Building the Ark

Arkabutla Lake Wildlife Rehabilitation & Nature Center (ARK) will facilitate the rescue, rehabilitation and release of Mississippi wildlife. The nature center will also feature hands on exhibits and classrooms open to the public. Did we mention the 2 mile nature trails!

News

MWR Minute – May 2025

June 17, 2025

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MWR Minute – May 2025 May has been our busiest month yet—we’ve now admitted nearly 500 patients in 2025, marking a 50% increase from this time last year. Baby season is in full swing, and our team is working around the clock to care for birds and repti ...

MWR Minute – April

May 8, 2025

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MWR Minute – April 2025 April has been a whirlwind of activity at Mississippi Wildlife Rehabilitation (MWR)!We admitted 161 wild patients—more than the first three months of 2025 combined—and continued building the future of wildlife care and education ...

MWR Volunteer Spotlight – Tracey McDaniel

April 4, 2025

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Volunteers are the hands, feet, and heart that power Mississippi Wildlife Rehabilitation’s (MWR) mission. We simply couldn’t do what we do without their incredible contributions of time and talent. Each month, we celebrate one of our amazing volunteers with a ...