Pella Wildlife Company, a Non Profit Organization, would like to announce the beginning of development of a Wildlife Education and Wildlife Rehabilitation facility in Marion County next to Pella, IA.

With Lake Red Rock being the largest lake in Iowa, along with lands managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Iowa DNR, and Marion County Conservation Board, those of us on the board of directors as well as others concerned about wildlife conservation recognized the need for a wildlife rehabilitation facility in the Red Rock vicinity to help injured and or abandoned wildlife. This facility would focus on mammals and birds, and assist reptiles and amphibians if the condition warrants.

Along with Wildlife Rehabilitation comes the opportunity for Wildlife Education. The education facility would be a part of the rehab facility and would be used to assist in field studies, classroom studies, and on going conservation efforts. A separate facility would be constructed for the park residence and educational animal facility. This facility would be where animals are imprinted to people and under go behavior management and enrichment programs. These animals would be a part of the traveling educational programs available to schools, libraries, and other conservation minded organizations.

The facility would be sustained through private donations, merchandise sales, and revenue generated by the 220 acre drive through safari When Iowa Was Wild!

The safari will feature extirpated Iowa wildlife such as Musk Ox, Moose, Bison, Pronghorn, Cougar, Bear, Wolves, to name a few as well as recovery birds and animals such a Prairie Chickens, Roughed Grouse, Otters, Bobcat and more.

This project has been embraced by Pella Tourism, and Central College.

Press releases will be done on the Monday following Pella Wildlife Company monthly Board of Director meetings. All request can be made through the web site Contact Us Page.

 

 

 Pella Wildlife Company was established in the Fall of 2006. Ron DeArmond, the founder and CEO, has held a USDA class B license for over 25 years. He has also held DNR licenses in Illinois and Iowa. Experienced with mammals, reptiles, amphibians and birds, Ron has worked with schools, libraries, US Army Corps of Engineers, DNR, County Conservation Board, private collectors, drive through wildlife parks and zoos. A non profit organization, Pella Wildlife Company was established to focus on three areas of animal welfare.

Education – Pella Wildlife Company is committed to providing schools, libraries, and others with wildlife conservation interest with opportunities to educate young and old on basic animal husbandry, ecosystems, and wildlife from around the world. Hands on opportunities are provided to interact with mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and birds. Students are able to take the experience home through coloring pages, posters and or actual plants from different ecosystems. Dev DeArmond, a certified substitute teacher oversees our educational programs. Ron DeArmond is the current Vice President of the Association of Professional Wildlife Educators.

Propagation – Pella Wildlife Company is committed to propagate animals for breeder programs, public and private zoos. With over 25 years of experience, Pella Wildlife Company has successfully raised many varieties of mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and birds.

Conservation – Pella Wildlife Company is committed to the reintroduction of wild animals to their natural habitat. Wildlife rehabilitation of native species and research to ensure stable populations for the future. We also work to establish captive breeding programs to prevent extinction and provide quality gene pools.

 Two North American Bald Eagles Need Your Help! These birds are currently going through rehab. Go to Urgent Projects for details!

 

 

 

 

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