Wildlife Resources

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Francis Humane Animal and Pest Control

651-235-0829
Francis Humane Animal and Pest Control
will transport injured or orphaned animals to rehab centers for a fee (no adult deer or bears). They may give advice by phone to help with animal rescue or humane removal of animals from homes. Recommended by all the other agencies listed here.


Mid-Minnesota Racing Pigeon Club

320-547-2911
The club can help find owners of banded pigeons. The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota also has a limited number of contacts.


Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

State Patrol Dispatch
651-582-1502


Minnesota Hobby Beekeepers Association

651-436-7915
Contact the association to help determine what kinds of bees you have and direct you to the proper help and/or resources.


Raptor Center (University of Minnesota)

1920 Fitch Avenue
St. Paul, Minnesota 55108

612-624-4745
The Raptor Center accepts all carnivorous, meat-eating birds such as eagles, hawks, owls, falcons, vultures, kites and ospreys. All raptors are protected birds. An Eden Prairie Police Animal Control officer will transport raptors when on duty. Contact the Raptor Center if Animal Control is not available; the center may be able to arrange transport for the bird if you cannot bring it in.

Raptor Handling Tips


Wildlife Rehabilitation Center

2530 Dale Street North
Roseville, Minnesota 55113

651-486-9453
The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center accepts all injured or abandoned wild animals. (The center prefers that raptors are taken to the Raptor Center). You do not need to call first if dropping off an injured animal. If the animal is orphaned, however, please call before delivering the animal. You also may call for information on animal care. If no one is available, someone will attempt to return your call within 1–2 hours, depending on caseload. This center does not offer animal transportation.