Virginia Wildlife Education and Outreach Programs

Bring Virginia Wildlife Education to Your Community

Roanoke Wildlife Rescue offers engaging wildlife education programs for schools, homeschool groups, libraries, camps, and community organizations. Participants have the unique opportunity to meet non-releasable native Virginia wildlife while learning about their natural behaviors, habitats, importance to healthy ecosystems, and the challenges they face in the wild.

Led by trained animal handlers, each program provides a safe, respectful learning experience designed to inspire curiosity, understanding, and responsible coexistence with wildlife.

Wildlife Educational Programs That Inspire Stewardship

Our outreach programs can complement Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) objectives while fostering curiosity and respect for the natural world. Participants learn about:

• Virginia’s native wildlife species and their habitats

• The role wildlife plays in healthy ecosystems

• Common misconceptions about wild animals

• The real dangers wildlife faces and how people can help protect them

We customize each program for any age group, subject area, or time frame, making these experiences ideal for schools, homeschool groups, libraries, camps, and community events.

Who Are Our Wildlife Education Programs For?

Programs can be customized for different ages, subjects, and learning goals and are available for:

• Schools and classrooms

• Homeschool groups and co-ops

• Libraries

• Summer camps

• Scout and youth groups

• Community organizations and events

• Retirement communities

Wildlife Program Details

• Length: Approximately 45 minutes

• Group size: Fewer than 40 participants per session recommended

• Sessions: Up to two sessions per day to accommodate larger groups

• Program content: Programs customized for age group and subject area

• Animals: Non-releasable native Virginia wildlife ambassadors

Program Pricing

Our pricing structure helps support the ongoing care of our education animals:

• Local programs:

  • $200 for one session

  • $325 for two sessions

• Travel outside the local area:

For locations 25 miles or more from Roanoke, an additional $0.75 per mile applies.

Animal Welfare Comes First

The health and well-being of our wildlife ambassadors always come first.

• If a group becomes excessively loud or uncooperative, we will end the program to protect the animals.

• We ask all participants to remain seated during the presentation to minimize stress.

• Most animals are observation-only, allowing participants to learn while respecting natural behaviors.

By participating in our programs, you help promote wildlife conservation, education, and responsible coexistence — while giving students an experience they won’t forget.