Humane Indiana Wildlife

Humane Indiana Wildlife Rehabilitation Center (HIW) receives various species throughout the year in need of help. The spring’s baby season brings several hundred orphaned animals including squirrels,opossums and birds of prey, just to name a few....

While many businesses and organizations have pivoted to virtual meetings and events during the Covid-19 pandemic, that option is simply not possible for Humane Indiana’s Shelter. In late March Humane Indiana’s entities temporarily closed,...

Birds of prey serve as some of the top predators in our ecosystem. These majestic species serve a vital role in our environment but are often negatively impacted by human development. Meet Humane Indiana’s birds of prey ambassadors and learn about...

Nocturnal wildlife are some of the most elusive and misunderstood of all our local species. Join the staff of Humane Indiana Wildlife to learn about nocturnal mammals in Indiana, what resources they provide, and why we should care about them....

Thanks to a phone call from a member of our community, and the incredible efforts of Kankakee Valley REMC, this Great Horned Owl was rescued from a powerline on Division Street near the Porter County Expo Center. Luckily, it does not appear this...

Let’s take a hike! Join us for a special two-day minicamp at our Wildlife Center where attendees will get a behind the scenes experience on what occurs to help wild animals be returned back to their natural habitat. Campers will participate in...

Join the staff of Humane Indiana Wildlife to meet several of our ambassador animals and learn how they not only help the environment and human populations but also how the individual ambassadors help the staff of HIW! Ambassadors present at the event...

Northern Indiana. Screech, Snowy, Great Horned --- sound familiar? They’re not nicknames, they’re OWL SPECIES and the public can see these majestic birds of prey at Humane Indiana’s upcoming Festival of Owls.  Humane Indiana’s Wildlife...

Have you been watching us on Facebook but have never visited before? Join us for our fall open house event to learn about our mission, take a hike through our trails, and meet the staff and ambassador animals! Each of our ambassadors will be making...

Thursday, August 29, 2019 – Lake County, IN. It’s not a true “walk” unless you’re accompanied by four paws, eight or twelve, if you’re a real dog-lover. Humane Indiana’s 27th Annual Paws in the Park, scheduled for Saturday, September...