Wildlife Recovery Centre Trento

The CRAS Wildlife Recovery Centre (Centro Recupero Animali Selvatici), is located at the entrance of the "Bosco della città" park on the Dosso di San Rocco.

Run by the Wildlife Service of the Province of Trento since January 1st, 2023, the CRAS, a former Bird Caring Centre now welcomes also mammals in need of care and abandoned puppies. The animals are nursed back to health with the purpose of reintegrating them in their natural environment.

The well-equipped centre stretches 4,500 sq m and can not be visited so as to preserve the wild nature of its guests. It is open only for the delivery of wild animals in difficulty, with a prior phone call. The CRAS is in fact the right place to contact in case you come across an injured or sick wild animal (road accidents involving wild animals should be reported to the emergency number 112).

It is fundamental to understand if a puppy really needs help, as separating it from its mother when not necessary puts its survival at risk. When unsure, it is better to move away from the puppy and allow its mother to take care of it!