About Project Wildlife

The mission of Project Wildlife is to improve quality of life for local wildlife and the community as the primary resource for animal rehabilitation and education.

 

Established in 1972, Project Wildlife works with purpose and passion on behalf of wild animals in Southern California, encouraging sustainable solutions through resolution of wildlife conflicts, volunteerism, animal rehabilitation, and conservation education.

 

Project Wildlife is one of the largest non-profit wildlife rehabilitation organizations in the United States performing over 12% of all wildlife rehabilitation in the State of California with a release rate 8% higher than the national average.

 

Annually, Project Wildlife’s dedicated staff and cadre of 500 volunteers care for over 10,000 animals from more than 320 different species. Project Wildlife is proud of its ability to keep administrative costs under 15%, ensuring that 85% of their funding goes directly to wildlife care.

 

For more information about Project Wildlife, please visit our Programs and Services page.

 

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

Events
Events

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Project Wildlife's Annual Fundraiser, WE LIKE IT WILD!  Wild West Style,  will take place on October 3, 2010 at Island Prime on Harbor Island.  Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are now available. Click on the event button below for more details...see you there!

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Event

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's Day)
9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.

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

North County Care Center
2481 Palomar Airport Road
Carlsbad, CA 92011
Directions & Map
Open April 27th - September 5th
Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00am to 4:00pm

Outside of San Diego County?
If you are outside of our geographical area, please 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

Jun 10, 2010
How You Can Help Oiled Wildlife in the Gulf

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May 13, 2010
Project Wildlife Volunteers Ready to Help with Oil Spill

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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.