MARS Wildlife Rescue Centre is a busy wildlife rehabilitation and education facility located in Merville on Vancouver Island, BC. Since moving to our new location in 2017, MARS has treated over 3600 animals, including raptors, songbirds, raccoons, and fawns. Our mission statement is: to conserve and protect wildlife and its natural habitat through wildlife rehabilitation and education. The MARS Visitor Centre was built to complement our mission statement, and officially opened in June 2019. It features displays, interactive exhibits, a children’s play area, an animal-themed gift shop, and an outdoor wildlife viewing area. We anticipate an increased community interest from the public in 2021 at the