Wonderful to see injured birds and animals given a chance. Thank you

Wildlife Conservation Center
Wildlife Conservation Center at a glance
Reviewers frequently praise the center's professional staff, clean facilities, and free educational programs, noting that visitors can observe rehabilitated animals and walk extensive park trails. Many highlight the facility's responsiveness to injured wildlife, with some receiving updates on released animals or borrowing live traps for nuisance species. However, low-star reviews criticize the staff for perceived incompetence, citing instances where animals were euthanized quickly without adequate explanation or the opportunity to seek alternative care.
- Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 179 reviews (87% five-star).
- Reviews on this page: 179 Google reviews (96 with written comments, 23 with photos).
- Owner responses: the business replied to 1% of reviews.
- Most recent review: October 13, 2026.
- Service: Pet Adoption Agency serving Canton, Ohio.
Data from Google, last updated October 26, 2026.
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What customers talk about
We read 96 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“The desk staff she was super professional and kind.”
“Great location and great people who do hard but very great work.”
“I called about a week and a half later to check and Kenny was very quick with a call back to let me know how my lil guys/girls are doing!”
“…, but Linda from stark parks has been there every step of the way and answered all of our questions thoroughly.…”
“I highly recommend visiting to see the animals and also take a hike!”
“Made a call, left a voicemail, and they got back in a very reasonable amount of time.”
People customers mention
- Parks 5 reviews
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Found a broken squirrel in my driveway. Made a call, left a voicemail, and they got back in a very reasonable amount of time. Had to gather the poor squirrel up and drive it there myself, but that is my only complaint. Its amazing there are places like this and they help with things like this. Double karma to folks like you!!!!!!
This was a very clean and pleasant place to visit. The desk staff she was super professional and kind. Thank you for a wonderful place and visit for me too.
This was a really fun place to visit. We were in town for just a day and met family here after getting into town for a walk before going to dinner. The center has animals being rehabilitated in the back and other displays and animals inside. The outside area in the back is open longer than the inside portion, so don’t be dissuaded from coming even if inside is closed. The grounds are lovely as well with multiple trails to walk. The trails are all pet friendly - you just can’t take pets into the center areas with animals (inside or outside). We review a lot of our travels, including random stops that lead to unique finds like this, on our podcast - Marrying Your Passions: The DINK Travel & Adventure Podcast. I am certain the Wildlife Conservation Center will get a mention because of how unexpected and fun it was!
It's a nice park, there are a lot of trials to walk. The wildlife center itself had a bunch of animals as well at the wilderness center which was a surprise, a nice surprise.
My wife saved a bird from a hawk attack attacking it The little bird was really beat up. She called the conservation center and the very next morning we took the bird to be taken care of they all was very nice respectful kind and they also give you updates on the animal you took in to have care after dropping the bird off. We enjoyed walking around, looking at all the wildlife my one year-old had a great time here.
- Trail condition: Well-maintained
- Accessibility level: Very accessible
- Comfort level: Very safe
- Shade level: A mix of sun and shade
Amazing place and kind people. We brought an injured hawk to the center and visited while we waited. We enjoyed the small indoor and outdoor exhibits and seeing the animals.
Terribly incompetent at pretty much everything
The work they do is amazing. Not only for the wildlife sanctuary but for helping take rescued orphan possums, that I brought in today.
Great location and great people who do hard but very great work.
Business details
- Address: 800 Genoa Ave NW, Massillon, OH 44646
- Phone: (330) 477-0448
- Website: starkparks.com
- Service area: Canton, OH