Every year, Austin Wildlife Rescue releases thousands of animals back into the wild.

We need more than a few spaces to release the animals we serve, so are always looking for new release sites. If you own 30+ acres of land or more with a permanent water source, your land may qualify as a wildlife release site!

Please download and fill out the Release Authorization Form, if you are interested in donating your land as a wildlife release site.

Email your form to kathryn@austinwildliferescue.org.

Virginia opposum swimming
A raccoon peeking out from inside a plastic container with a metal wire cage lid, surrounded by tall grass and plants.
View of a river through trees with multiple animal cages at the foreground.
An owl perched on a tree branch amidst dense foliage in a forested area, with sunlight filtering through the trees.
A lakeside scene with tall green grass in the foreground, a body of water with floating vegetation, and trees in the background. Two animal traps, one white and one purple, are placed on the grass near the water's edge, and a rat is seen near the tra
A small rodent, likely a rabbit, sitting on dirt ground surrounded by green plants and small rocks.
A person walking in a grassy field with animal carriers scattered on the ground, a black pickup truck in the background, and two other people nearby.
Group of three small, dark brown, camouflaged owls with large eyes inside a purple plastic carrier, resting on a white cloth.
Sky with clouds and a bird flying above trees.
Two women standing beside a black pickup truck filled with animal cages outdoors, surrounded by trees.
Two possums hiding in dry grass with green plants around.
A raccoon climbing a tree trunk near a pond with aquatic plants.
Three raccoons outside their pet cages, with tall grass and other pet carriers in the background.
Two ferrets in tall grass with various colorful wildflowers, including pink, yellow, and white blooms.
A scenic view of a blue sky with some clouds, a green forested area, and a reflective body of water, possibly a pond or small lake, in a natural setting.