Very different from their cousins the Gray Squirrel, the California Ground Squirrel stays primarily in meadows instead of forested areas and digs networks of burrows underground. Considered a pest by most farmers and homeowners, the Ground Squirrel is ecological important in aerating the soil, creating burrows for other animals to live in, and providing sustenance to the dozens of animals that prey upon them.

Read More »

Schedule An Education Program
Name:
Phone Number:
Email:
List the date(s) you are considering for a Project Wildlife presentation.
If you do not have any specific dates in mind, please give us a general time period. (Because all of our presenters are volunteers, we ask that program requests be submitted at least a month in advance.)
Check which program(s) you are interested in:
School Program
 
Scout Program
 
Private Group/Community Program
 
Project Wildlife Booth
 
Other:
Questions or Comments:

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 mid-April through mid-September
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 10:00am to 4:00pm
Please note: this location is closing on September 11, 2010

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.

Read more >>

News

Sep 02, 2010
Project Wildlife Protects Baby Birds on Fox5

Read more >>

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

Read more >>

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

Read more >>

Wish List

Wish List

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