Help Tracie Young support local wildlife!

Fast Facts about Raven Ridge: 

• Over the past decade, we have cared for 326 unique species of wildlife!
• Raven Ridge is one of 13 centers across the state that work with birds or prey and rabies vector species mammals.
• Raven Ridge has a team of over 40 dedicated volunteers who work together to provide animal care, run education programs, hold fundraising events, and provide transport services.
• Raven Ridge has 10 permanent resident animal ambassadors ranging from skunks to turtles to a variety of birds of prey.  In 2025 alone, these animals have given over 70 education programs across Lancaster County and beyond! 

My story with Raven Ridge Wildlife Center:

Why did you start Raven Ridge? 

My journey into wildlife rehabilitation began after witnessing the devastation caused by the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion in 2010. I sought ways to help but was turned away because only licensed wildlife rehabilitators were allowed to assist. Later that week, I witnessed a Snow Goose being struck by a car but was unable to find a rehabilitator to take the bird to for three days. These experiences motivated me to pursue a career in wildlife rehabilitation.

How has Raven Ridge changed over the last 10 years? 

While working a full-time job, I began volunteering at wildlife centers, taking relevant classes, and apprenticing under licensed professionals. Raven Ridge officially became a nonprofit in May 2015. I continued my full-time job outside the center until the demand for care became too great, prompting me to transition to full-time work at Raven Ridge in 2021.

What do your volunteers mean to you?

The volunteers at Raven Ridge are the heart and soul of our mission! Our team genuinely values their dedication and the countless hours they invest in our center, playing a pivotal role in the rescue and rehabilitation of injured, orphaned, or abandoned wildlife. These volunteers are the backbone of Raven Ridge, fully aware that the level of care they provide is directly linked to the quality of life for the animals in our charge. I am profoundly grateful to work alongside such an extraordinary team of friends and colleagues, all of whom are united by a passionate commitment to our cause: giving wildlife a second chance at life.

Bald Eagle Releases honoring our Military Veterans

A Skunk needed some help after getting stuck in a soccer net .

We have a fantastic success rate treating foxes with mange.  The difference we see after just a few weeks is absolutely amazing. 

Education Programs help us spread the word about our mission and provide people with a unique opportunity to see these animals up close and personal.