About Project Wildlife

Project Wildlife is a non-profit volunteer organization servicing all of San Diego County.

Project Wildlife care centers are located throughout the county to provide emergency first aid, long term treatment, and veterinary care if needed. Experienced volunteers offer rehabilitative therapy and proper rearing of wildlife orphans.

Each year Project Wildlife gives a second chance to over 11,000 wild creatures. All types of wild land and sea birds, as well as all wild land mammals, can be helped by Project Wildlife.

We refer problems involving marine mammals, reptiles, pets, or domestic animals to the proper agency.

Project Wildlife volunteers will answer questions about native wildlife and what to do if you have found an animal. Our phone lines are staffed daily.

The Education Department speaks throughout the county to interested groups (schools, scouts, and campground talks, civic groups and street fairs) to heighten awareness of native wildlife and to promote a deeper understanding of human/animal interactions.

Project Wildlife cares for injured, orphaned and sick wild mammals and birds in San Diego County.

Rehabiltation Education Volunteers
Project Wildlife cares for injured, orphaned, and sick native wildlife and releases rehabilitated animals back into their natural habitats. California's wildlife belongs to all. Our education program teaches you how to take care of it! Since 1972, Project Wildlife has been dedicated to helping native animals. Find out more how you can be a part of it!


Wildlife Extraction is a service offering humane eviction of wildlife and is now available to homeowners and businesses
in San Diego County.

619.692.WILD


Come tour Project Wildlife's Care Center Nursery for a unique and heartwarming experience. Learn how we care for orphaned and injured wildlife babies and meet our Education Animal Ambassadors. There will be fun games and prizes too!

Ways to Help

From donating paper towels to donating your time, there are many ways to help Project Wildlife care for native wildlife.

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Local Wildlife

San Diego County is one of the most biologically diverse areas in the country. Learn more about living with native San Diego wildlife and what to do if you find an injured or orphaned animal.

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Photo Gallery

See Project Wildlife at work! From Anna’s Hummingbirds to Virginia Opossums, see some of our patients and meet our Education Animal Ambassadors.

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Care Center

Wildlife Care Center
887 1/2 Sherman Street
San Diego, CA 92110
Directions & Map
Open 7 days a week
(except Thanksgiving, Christmas, & New Year)
9a.m. - 4p.m.

Extended hours
April 15th through Sept 15th
9a.m. - 6:00p.m.

North County Care Center
2481 Palomar Airport Road
Carlsbad, CA 92011
Directions & Map
Open April 15th - September 5th
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
10am to 4pm

Outside of San Diego County?
If you are outside of our geographical area, pleas e visit the emergency page of Wildlife International or contact your local Department of Animal Control or state Fish and Game office.

Media Resources

Resources for the media to learn more about the good work Project Wildlife provides San Diego County.

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News

2009-11-09
Project Wildlife on San Diego Living

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2009-11-09
Living with Your Wildlife Neighbors

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Wish List

Wish List

A donation from our wish list is a great way to support our efforts and help San Diego wildlife.