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Every Life Matters!

Order tickets now for this

exciting event at

The Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb. 

Come learn more about the important work of Lee Asher, a fellow champion for animals in need. 

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Click HERE for more info & to purchase tickets. A portion of every ticket sold will be donated to Oaken Acres Wildlife Center. 

Did you find an animal?

To find a wildlife rehabilitator near you, click the button below.  

Click the "Find Animal" button for instructions on how to care for the animal until it can be taken to a wildlife rehabilitator. 

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HOW YOU CAN HELP

From donations to volunteering, there are a number of ways you can help the animals at Oaken Acres.

Click below to find out more!

History of Oaken Acres

Founded in 1984 by Kathy Stelford, Oaken Acres has taken in almost 30,000 wild animals since it opened.

Get to Know Us

Our dedicated staff is ready to help every animal brought through our door.

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Oaken Acres Wildlife Center

12140 Aldrich Rd

Sycamore, IL  60178

(815) 895-9666

Oaken Acres is an Illinois Not-For-Profit corporation and is designated by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Donations are tax deductible.

Director Kathy Stelford is licensed by the Federal Fish and Wildlife Services

and the Illinois Department of

Natural Resources. 

Hours by appointment

Contact Us

If you found an injured or orphaned animal, do not use this contact form. 

Call us at (815) 895-9666 or visit the Found An Animal

page for more information.

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