Visitor Centre & Gift Shop
Open Friday to Sunday only
10am to 3pm
Drop in to shop and browse or…
Wildlife Hospital
Open 9-5 every day
Found an animal in distress?
Don’t touch: WAIT, WATCH, CALL!
If you are bringing an injured wild animal to MARS, please remain in your vehicle. Call the hospital at 250-337-2021 ext. 0 to speak to rehab staff. The staff will come retrieve the patient from your vehicle.
animals rescued so far in 2023
We rescued 1082 animals in 2022. Thank you to all our generous donors who support MARS through sponsorship, in kind, and cash donations to ensure that we are always there for the wildlife that need us!
February 1st, 2023 Update:
Avian Influenza is still circulating on Vancouver Island so MARS will continue with protocols to minimize the risk of transmission to patients and our resident ambassador birds.
Tours of MARS: We are providing shoe covers and hand sanitizer for the portion of the tour that includes the ambassador enclosures.
And as part of your tour, you’ll also be able to meet one of our resident ambassador birds and a handler at the visitor centre.
Our commitment to the safety and well-being of our resident ambassador birds (eagles, hawk, owls, and crows) and wildlife patients is our first priority. We will be monitoring and adapting our tours as the situation evolves, so please stay tuned for updates.
Come for a visit Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10 to 3. If you wish a tour, please book your spot here.
Update on Avian Influenza
We are grateful to these local donors for their continued support:
