Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic of Indianapolis

08/20/2026

This little guy accidentally traveled far and wide from Florida to Indiana, where Sun King Brewery got quite the surprise! 🦝
Luckily, they were able to contact our trusted rehabilitators with ReWilding IN where he is going to remain with them over winter until he can be safely released back into his native habitat.
Caring for raccoons until release age can be quite the financial responsibility for rehabbers, costing at least $500 per raccoon.
If you would like to help contribute to Wee Mac's care please consider following ReWilding IN and visiting their website! ❤

08/19/2026

New doctor alert! 🚨

Today, lets give a warm welcome to Dr. Mancuso!
Her love for non-traditional species started at a young age, when growing up, she had a wide variety of animals in her home. But her true passion for exotic animals and wildlife began during her undergrad years when she cared for the biology departments animals.
Throughout veterinary school Dr. Mancuso volunteered with the Sea Turtle Monitoring Network giving her the opportunity to work with sea turtles and shorebirds. She served as the Vice President of the Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine student chapter of WAVMA (World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association). During her clinical rotation at LSU, she also gained extensive experience working with wildlife.
Over the years her love for exotic companion medicine and wildlife continued to grow. Here at AEAC she is excited to get the opportunity to do both!
Outside of work, she has several animals of her own, including a dog, cat, tortoise, and small flock of budgies.

We are so excited to have Dr. Mancuso with us!
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08/15/2026

We are closed today but one of our partnered wildlife rehabbers could use your help! With the storms and historic flooding our state is experiencing, please consider donating to those keeping our wildlife safe and protected. Follow their links below and consider donating or purchasing from their T-shirt fundraiser. ❤️

We are safe. 🩷

Our entire community is underwater right now, and we want everyone who has been worried about us and our animals to know that most of our animals are warm, dry, and safe. We are incredibly grateful for that. Our two ducks were washed out of their enclosure, and we have not been able to locate them, however I am confident that they will be alright.

This flooding has also caused a major setback for us. All of our deer feed and squirrel feed has been ruined by floodwater. These are supplies we rely on every single day to keep our patients fed and healthy.

So, while we are safe, we do have an emergency need for funding to replace what we lost and keep food on hand while our community recovers.

If you are able to help, even a few dollars makes a difference right now. If you can’t donate, sharing this post is just as important. We know so many people are hurting and dealing with their own losses, and we don’t take any help for granted.

Thank you for checking on us, for caring about our animals, and for standing beside Wild Mother Nature through this.

We’ll get through this together. Our hearts are with everyone who has lost their homes, and animals who have been displaced because of this nightmare.

🩷 Tee Shirt Fundraiser: https://wild-mother-nature.printify.me

🩷 Donation Link (PayPal): https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=EMT4THXJBAMY8

🩷 Donation Link (Venmo): https://www.venmo.com/u/wildmothernature

🩷 Amazon Wishlist: https://a.co/0bUjp6va

Thank you for supporting wildlife rehabilitation, education, and second chances for animals.

08/12/2026

It's that time of the year where we introduce new doctors! 🎉

First up, we would like everyone to give a warm welcome to Dr. Bee!
Originally from New York's Hudson valley, she spent over a decade as a a Licensed Veterinary Technician in exotic animal, emergency, and specialty medicine.
Dr. Bee earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Tufts University in 2024 before completing two year long internships.
She is dedicated to patient care by working with pet owners to create treatment plans to best fit each pet's medical needs and each family's goals.
Outside of work, she enjoys reading, crafting, and cheering on her favorite hockey teams. She shares her home with her husband, a mischievous cat, and a Russian tortoise!
We are so thrilled to have her on our team! 💕
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08/05/2026

Yesterday was International Owl Awareness Day and they sure are a favorite to see at AEAC! 🦉
Pictured in order, our team has seen 8 Barred Owls, 7 Great Horned Owls, and 4 Eastern Screech Owls, making a total of 19 owls treated in 2026 so far!
Indiana is home to 8 different species of owls, 4 of which live here year round while the other 4 are winter migrants but can live in northern Indiana throughout the year. These species include the Barn Owl, a state endangered species, with less than 50 active nests.
Owl fun facts:
They have 14 cervical vertebrae which is twice as many as humans, this is why they can rotate their neck so far!
Owls hunt at night and are almost totally silent when flying!
They unique flat faces direct sounds to their ears, which are staggered, helping them locate prey!

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07/29/2026

The face you make when you have a doctors appointment vs when you finally return home to the comfort of your bed. 🦇

Did you know that Indiana is home to 12 species of bats, many of which are state and/or federally endangered? Bats, like this Big Brown Bat pictured below, are insectivores who play a large role in keeping our ecosystems healthy by providing pest control services for free! Indiana DNR estimates that bats save the agricultural system $3.7 billion per year by eating so many insects!
While bats are small, cute, and extremely fascinating, they can still pose a risk to humans. Yep, we're talking rabies. Though less than 1% of bats test positive for rabies each year, it is still important to avoid direct contact with them.
To learn more about our helpful bat species in Indiana, visit the Department of Natural Resources website! 💕

As always, if you see wildlife that may be in need of assistance, reach out to ReWilding IN who can direct you on safe handling and next steps to get the wildlife the care they deserve! Please do not try to handle wildlife without speaking to a licensed rehabber first!
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07/15/2026

A reunion for the ages! 🦆
When River, a resident education animal with WildCare INC, came to see us for a wellness visit, she was able to be reunited with her former caretaker, Dr. Matt!
It was such a surprise for Dr. Matt who was very happy to hear that River is doing well!
We were able to find a picture of Dr. Matt during her time at WildCare with River and get an updated picture of them together! River has been an education animal for about 14 years now after being found alone outside as a hatchling.
It was so special to see old friends reunite again. 💕
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07/09/2026

‼️Found pet! ‼️

Thursday, July 8th, a Good Samaritan brought a ferret into AEAC that was found in the Indianapolis area. He is currently safe and sound at the clinic!
If you or someone you know is missing a ferret, please contact the clinic via the phone number below!
You must be able to provide proof of ownership via identifiable markings and/or photos!

We encourage you to share this post! ❤
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07/03/2026

Shadow gecko here to wish you all a happy Friday! 💕
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07/03/2026

A shadow gecko here wishing you a happy Friday!💕
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