RIAS – Wildlife Rescue Centre
RIAS is the Wildlife Rehabilitation and Research Centre of Ria Formosa and it is located in Olhão at Quinta de Marim. This centre has been operating for more than 25 years, having been involved in the recovery and release of thousands of wild animals after their treatment.
Since October 1st 2009, the Association ALDEIA assumed the management of the Centre under the Institute for Nature Conservation and Forestry (ICNF) guidelines, and financial support of ANA-Airports of Portugal, S.A.
As a Wildlife Hospital, our work consists in the reception of injured or debilitated wildlife, their treatment and, later, their release back to Nature.
Support us
- Donate
RIAS bank details:
Caixa Geral de Depósitos (Agência de Olhão) Avenida da República nº 50, 8700-310 Olhão
IBAN: PT50003505550004877083028
BIC / SWIFT Code: CGDIPTPL
- Sponsorship Campaign
Wildlife sponsorships contribute to help our work. The money from your donation will cover food and medical costs of the sponsored animal.
By sponsoring an animal you will be invited to be present at its release back to Nature, whenever this is possible, and will receive a Sponsorship Certificate.
Sponsorship options
Digital Sponsorship: From 15€
You choose your animal and we will send you a certificate of sponsorship by e-mail.
Standard Sponsorship: From 25€
Same as above but you will receive your certificate by post. This will also entitle you for a visit to our centre on RIAS opening day.
Complete Sponsorship: From 35€
Same as standard sponsorship plus offer of RIAS’ cloth bag and sticker.
For more information contact us: rias.aldeia@gmail.com
What to do if you find an injured wild animal?
1 – Avoid any noise and unnecessary handling.
2 – Catch it carefully! Use a towel if possible.
3 – Place the animal inside a cardboard box with small holes.
4–Take it to the nearest GNR station (police) or contact the nearest ICNF office:
ICNF Olhão: +351 289700210
ICNF Lagos: +351 282402320
ICNF Castro Marim: +351 281531257
4 Responses
Hello, looking for help in treating the species-SPECIFIC fleas infesting hedgehogs. Rescued a weak female, removed ticks, but then fleas appeared. Now brought inside. It eats well. No vet in Tomar can help. Will NOT try normal cat or dog treatments. Thank you, ?
Thank you so much for your interest and concern, but the best option would be to take the animal to a wildlife recovery centre. As it is a wild animal, it should be monitored by vets and technicians specialised in this.
Here you can find wildlife rehabilitation centres contacts https://www.icnf.pt/ondeestamos/linhassos, however, you can call us directly (+351 927 659 313)
Hi I’ve found an injured seagull on the beach, it’s unable to fly or walk, would it be best placing it in a cardboard box and driving to one of you centres.
Many thanks Simon
Hello Simon, thank you for your contact and care.
In this kind of situations, please contact us directly by telephone.
If it’s possible to you, you can bring it directly to RIAS (Olhão).