Orphaned raccoons began arriving in late March, and as always, they require multiple daily feeds when they first come in. We start them on a special formula, gradually transitioning them to solid foods as they grow. As part of their rehabilitation, the raccoons move through a series of enclosures designed to teach them the skills they'll need in the wild. These spaces include hanging logs, foraging pools, and other enrichment features to encourage natural behaviors.
Each year, we care for more orphaned raccoons than the last. To meet this growing need, we’re expanding our capacity by replacing our aging raccoon enclosures. This will be the last season these older structures are in use. In their place, we’re building new chain-link enclosures that will double the number of raccoons we can house and prepare for release.
Our first group of raccoons from this season will be ready to return to the wild in mid-August.