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Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS)

Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation

Our facility for veterinary care and rehabilitation for wildlife

Last updated 28 November 2025

Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation (CWR) 

The Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation (CWR) provides veterinary care and rehabilitation for wildlife that have been abandoned or rescued due to injury or distress after wandering into unfamiliar environments. It contributes to conservation of our biodiversity, builds NParks’ expertise in the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of wildlife, and complements the work of our partners. 

Our work at CWR supports efforts to tackle illegal wildlife trade, enhances our biosurveillance and wildlife research and capabilities and helps in capability and capacity building for the wildlife management industry. 

CWR is equipped with facilities for treatment, x-ray imaging and surgery. 


A photograph of three staff examining a snake on an examination table

The treatment areas are used for physical examination and procedures such as administering of medication and microchipping.

A photograph of staff examining a lizard under an X-ray

The x-ray capabilities allow us to diagnose injuries such as fractures and medical conditions such as pneumonia.

A photograph of the surgery room sign, with a staff in the background

The surgery room is equipped with surgical equipment for various medical procedures such as wound closure.

If you encounter a wild animal that is injured, trapped or in distress, do not attempt to pick it up or bring it to the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation. Instead, call the 24-hour Animal Response Centre helpline at 1800-476-1600 for assistance.