What's Open |
What's Closed |
Wildlife admissions at Willowbrook Wildlife Center 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. The outdoor exhibit trail and surrounding forest preserve are open 10 a.m. – 3 pm. | Willowbrook Wildlife Center indoor visitor center. |
We continue to accept wildlife patients 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., but call 630-942-6200 first before coming.
Willowbrook Wildlife Center at Willowbrook Forest Preserve in Glen Ellyn is a native wildlife rehabilitation facility that provides care and medical treatment to injured and orphaned wild animals. It also serves as a resource to teach DuPage County's residents about living in harmony with local wildlife.
We are at capacity for and currently not taking in orphaned ducklings, goslings, raccoons and squirrels. We are accepting cottontails again as well as injured animals of any age or adults of these species.
Help Us Help Wildlife
If you find a wild animal exhibiting signs it needs help, get the information you need to assess its condition at our wildlife rescue advice page. Determine if it needs help, and then take action.
Before you make a drive to Willowbrook, call 630-942-6200. Our animal admittance area is open 7 days a week 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. We are closed on Thanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
We appreciate your gracious donations to care for orphaned and injured wildlife. Support DuPage wildlife today!
Donation Wish List (PDF)
Amazon Wish List (link)
Wildlife Acceptance Policy
The main entrance is at 525 South Park Blvd.
Help Us Help Wildlife
Wildlife Acceptance Policy
Photography
Driving Directions
Education Programs
Visitor Center
Outdoor Exhibits
Butterfly Garden
Nature Trail
Contact the Center
The visitor center is closed, but the outdoor exhibit and nature trails, and surrounding Willowbrook Forest Preserve are open 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Willowbrook accepts most wildlife patients 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., but call 630-942-6200 first before coming.
Our animal admittance area is open 7 days a week 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. We are closed on Thanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
Get tips for common issues with wildlife, and visit Living With Wildlife.
We appreciate your donation to care for orphaned and injured wildlife.
See more about Willowbrook Wildlife Center's volunteer opportunities.
Forest Preserves
Illinois Nature Preserves
Danada Equestrian Center
Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center
Kline Creek Farm
Mayslake Peabody Estate
St. James Farm
Willowbrook Wildlife Center
We now offer gift cards — available in multiple denominations — for forest preserve programs, permits, equipment rentals and merchandise.
3S580 Naperville Road
Wheaton, IL 60189
Visitor Services
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Phone: 630-933-7200
Email: forest@dupageforest.org
Police: 630-933-7240
Email: police@dupageforest.org
Contact Our Board