Little Rays Nature Centre

@LittleRaysNC

Little Ray’s Nature Center is the largest exotic animal rescue in Canada, with one of the biggest and most diverse animal education programs in North America

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Joined July 2010

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  1. 27 Sep 2021

    NEW! Please RT ❤️ This is pretty cool! Up next Little Ray’s Nature Centre ! There will be a pop-up vax site Thursday September 30, 2021 2781 Colonial RD from 9:00 AM - 12 PM. ✅ No appt needed ✅ 1st/2nd shots ✅ Pfizer or Moderna ✅ 12+

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  3. 29 Jul 2021

    Quick hello from Spaulding, Brazilian three-banded armadillo 🤗 Spaulding adores exploring new places, digging, crunchy snacks like super worms & shoes. Yup, this ball of energy loves to sniff, climb, claw at & rub on shoes! Thanks for making our days brighter, Spaulding ❤️

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  4. Paul Goulet, owner of joins to talk about how they have been taking in exotic animals to keep them from being euthanized despite a lack of funding to care for the animals.

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  5. 18 Jun 2021

    Happy ! This week’s fact is brought to you by this fetching Leopard gecko (E. macularius). Did you know that Leopard geckos store fat in their tails?

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  6. 31 May 2021

    Happy World Parrot Day from some of our brightest, loudest & smartest babies! Native to rainforest regions ranging btwn Central & South America, these colorful plumages help macaws blend in with tropical tree tops & fruits surrounding them in flight. Frankie shows off 💙💛💚

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  7. 28 May 2021

    It’s TGIFF - Thank gosh it’s Ferret Friday! Did you know that a group of ferrets is called a business? All funny business with our ferret business that can be seen in our Wildlife Rescue and Conservation exhibit located at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History!

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  8. 23 May 2021

    World Turtle Day 2021 conservation reflection: 2019: LR traveled to Myanmar, teamed up with Assisted in the funding, management and construction of 1st captive breeding/release facility for the big-headed turtles – Babwe Turtle Rescue Center (TRC)

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  9. 20 May 2021

    to tiny Quilbur! Quilbur the North American porcupine’s favourite foods are sweet potato and corn on the cob As a rodent, Quilbur also enjoys gnawing on bark which helps keep his ever-growing teeth nicely filed and in check How cute is this spiky nugget?!

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  10. 12 May 2021

    Warm welcome to our new members! Will you join us at the conference? It's the best place to meet the fam & start new collaborations! Full list 👉

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  11. 10 May 2021

    Happy and from one of our sweet Common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus)! 🐒 🐒 🐒 that the name is derived from the French word "marmouset"—loosely translating to shrimp or dwarf?

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  12. 9 May 2021

    Nothing like a little Mother’s Day edible arrangement 🍎🍌🥭🫐🍓🌽 Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible mother figures that make our world go round! We love you 💕

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  13. 26 Apr 2021

    Serious Monday mood brought to you by Great horned owl, Max 😂😡 Thanks for the submission Veronica Hariski 📸 Want a chance to be featured on our page? Submit photos from your visit via direct message! We ❤️ seeing your experiences at our centres through your eyes and lenses

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  14. 22 Apr 2021

    It’s Earth Day every day at Little Ray’s! We are so lucky to celebrate wildlife that reigns from all over the world 24/7. We are committed to inspiring the protection of our natural world through positive action. How are you celebrating our planet today?

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  15. 21 Apr 2021

    Wildlife Wednesday brought to you by the Eastern gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) 1/over 200 squirrel species Fun facts: - Help to propagate new tree growth seed and nut dispersal - Can smell a buried nut underneath a foot of snow - Great swimmers for short distances

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  16. 15 Apr 2021

    with Paul and Lady...then (2008), and now!

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  17. 13 Apr 2021

    Dozer and Bowser here to wish you a very happy ! These two are enjoying a mix of fresh greens, carrots and grapes in addition to their endless supply of hay. 🥗🍴 What’s everyone else having for dinner?

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  18. 13 Apr 2021
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  19. 12 Apr 2021

    Had so much fun with Bronwyn & all the super slow creatures . We met a skink, sloth, tortoises, chameleon and even a ball python. So cool! Be sure to check out their other fun activities.

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  20. 12 Apr 2021

    National pet day 4/11/21 - Responsible pet ownership Always remember to do research before taking on such a rewarding, but challenging commitment! We are happy to care for our many pet rescue zoo residents, but providing a forever home from the start is best possible option ❤️

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