Welcome to Hobbitstee Wildlife Refuge

Hobbitstee Wildlife Refuge is a safe and highly equipped facility where sick, injured and orphaned wildlife are rehabilitated. Hobbitstee strives to identify problem areas and put measures in place to prevent said wildlife from distress.

We are passionate about educating the general public on how to coexist with wildlife peacefully and participate and initiate research to improve wildlife rehabilitation and well-being. Our mission is to safely and successfully return rehabilitated wildlife to their natural habitats.

At Hobbitstee, we believe every living thing deserves a chance. Most of our volunteer base consists of young offenders, at-risk youth and adult offenders. We offer an opportunity for meaningful activities—activities which impact the environment and the individuals involved in a positive way.

Important notice!!!

Our province is currently under threat of a Highly Pathogenic strain of Avian Influenza. This disease is deadly to birds and is highly contagious. Please click on the link and read the information prior to brining us wildlife

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What is preventing you from enjoying nature in Haldimand County and the surrounding area?

If you have a disability that makes it more difficult for you to get outdoors and enjoy nature we want to hear about it!

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Frog Night on April 12th 2025 7-9pm

This is event will be fun for all ages, but will involve mud and is rain or shine, so dress accordingly and bring a flashlight if you have one. Come and visit the vernal pools at Hobbitstee to listen too and perhaps see the frog.

It will be mainly Western Chorus Frogs and Spring Peepers calling, but they will be there by the thousand because Hobbitstee is part of the Peacock Point Wetland Complex. Western Chorus Frogs can only be found in the Southern Part of our province and rely on vernal pools for their reproduction cycle.

In the reception area we will have a fun educational display to help everyone learn more about the frogs native to Ontario.

This event is free, but donations are much appreciated.

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You found wildlife?

If you think you have found a wild animal in need of help, please read the information provided prior to acting.

It is important to ensure that the animal is actually in need of help. Read More...

We rehabilitate:

Rabies Vector Species. (skunks, raccoons, bats, fox)

Herptiles. (turtle, lizard, frog, toad)

Small Mammals. (squirrel, chipmunk, rabbit, hare, opossum)

Carnivores. (marten, mink, shrew, badger, coyote)

Ungulates . (deer, moose, elk)

Semi-Aquatic Mammals. (beaver, otter, muskrat)

Birds (waterfowl, shorebirds, songbirds, raptors)

Due to the nature of our authorization we do NOT allow visitors in the wildlife part of our facility.

Do not under any circumstances drop off an animal without our prior knowledge.

If you need our help you can contact us by calling: 519-587-2980
We will get back to you asap and help you as best we can.