Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary
Non-profit OrganizationsVirginia, United States2-10 Employees
Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary is a non-profit organization based in Shipman, Virginia, operating on 20 forested acres to rehabilitate injured and orphaned wildlife. Each year, a small team of professionally licensed rehabilitators cares for more than a thousand animals, with the objective of medically and emotionally preparing them for return to the wild. The sanctuary emphasizes individualized patient care within a natural, authentic environment that includes over 50 outdoor enclosures to support recovery. In addition to rehabilitation, the organization runs public education programs—spreading knowledge through outreach activities and nonreleasable ambassador animals to connect people with local wildlife. Collaborations with other conservation groups underpin data sharing for wildlife science and support advocacy on Virginia conservation issues. The sanctuary also highlights recent additions and programs, such as new animal arrivals and a Patient of the Month initiative, reflecting its ongoing efforts to engage the community and advance its mission.