Little Ray's Nature Center

Little Ray's Nature Center is an exotic animal rescue and nature education facility operating in Syracuse, New York, and Ottawa, Ontario, recognized as one of the largest exotic animal rescue organizations in North America and accredited by CAZA. The center offers live animal encounters, interactive educational programs, birthday parties, and virtual events, all centered on rescued animals representing a wide variety of species. Little Ray's also provides traveling animal displays and curriculum-based school programs, bringing wildlife education directly to communities. Its conservation foundation, FARE, supports ground-level habitat work, wildlife welfare advocacy, and animal adoption sponsorships. The facility is an engaging destination for families, schools, and community groups seeking meaningful, hands-on connections with rescued animals.