Wildlife Images Rehabilitation and Education Center

Meet Gilbert, our spirited grizzly cub with a story of survival and resilience. Gilbert came to Wildlife Images in July 2024 after a tragic start to life. At just 3-4 months old, he was orphaned in Montana when his mother was tragically killed while protecting her cub. Without the proper skills to survive in the wild, Gilbert found refuge at Montana WILD Rehabilitation and Education Center in Helena, MT until he could be transferred to Wildlife Images here in Grants Pass, OR.

Since his arrival, Gilbert has captured our hearts with his playful personality and growing strength. Now, we’re working to give him the safe, enriching home he deserves. Once his new enclosure is complete, Gilbert will make his public debut, inspiring visitors with his story and helping us educate the community about grizzly bears and their importance in our ecosystems.

About Gilbert’s New Enclosure

We’re building a state-of-the-art, naturalistic enclosure that will give Gilbert everything he needs to live a happy, healthy life. His forever home will include:

This enclosure is not just a home for Gilbert- it’s an opportunity to connect the public with the incredible world of wildlife and foster an appreciation for conservation.

We Need Your Help!

Building a home for a grizzly bear is no small task, and we can’t do it without your support. As a nonprofit, Wildlife Images relies heavily on the generosity of our community to care for animals like Gilbert. Your donations will go directly toward materials, construction, and finishing touches to give Gilbert the incredible habitat he deserves, including the viewing area and educational displays.

Gilbert’s new enclosure is scheduled to be completed by the end of the month, and he will make his public debut in February. By contributing to this project, you’re helping Gilbert thrive while supporting our mission to protect and care for wildlife in need.

How You Can Help

Donate today and help us reach our goal! Every contribution, big or small, brings us closer to giving Gilbert the perfect home. We will be sure to update you along the way!

Want to join me in making a difference?

I'm raising money to benefit Wildlife Images Rehabilitation and Education Center, and any donation will help make an impact in continuing our mission of saving wildlife. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me. Wildlife Images has been saving wildlife for over 40 years, and only operates on donations raised through outreach education, campus admissions and from generous sponsors like you!

Our mission is to save wildlife. We are committed to the care and treatment of sick, injured and orphaned animals. We save over 1500 species a year, and help educate children in our community on being environmentally responsible, and to be positive role-models in animal conservation and habitat management.

With several large projects in the works including a children's education and discovery center that will create a safe space for children to play and learn as well as several improvements to the quality of our animal ambassadors' enclosures we need help in meeting our annual operational goals and fundraising needs.

Every penny you donate will help keep this amazing campus alive and ensure we continue our mission of saving wildlife, educating our community, and creating enriching habitats for all of our animal friends!

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