WILDLIFE HOSPITAL • NATURE EDUCATION CENTER • WILDLIFE ADVOCACY

helping people live well with wildlife

WHERE PEOPLE & WILDLIFE MEET WITH COMPASSION, CARE & UNDERSTANDING SINCE 1974.

At WildCare, we work to make sure all species can coexist – not just by treating sick or injured animals, but also by teaching people how to live peacefully with wildlife and by advocating for better protection of wildlife and our remaining open spaces. WildCare is based in Marin County, in the San Francisco Bay Area.  

FOUND AN ANIMAL?

CALL OUR WILDLIFE HOTLINE 415-456-7283

BRING A RESCUED ANIMAL
TO INTERIM WILDLIFE HOSPITAL:
37 SCHMIDT LANE
SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901

OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK, 9AM-5PM

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VISIT OUR WILDLIFE AMBASSADORS
37 SCHMIDT LANE

SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901

OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK, 10AM-4PM

sign your kid up for WILDLIFE CAMP!

Invigorating, week-long nature-based camps for children in Summer, Winter and Spring. Our wildlife camps sell out fast, so reserve a spot soon!

VOLUNTEER FOR WILDLIFE!

WildCare depends on our dedicated volunteers for support in the Wildlife Hospital and many other roles. Sign up for an opportunity today!

WHY WILDCARE MATTERS

Acclaimed author and bird enthusiast Amy Tan shares her thoughts on WildCare’s roles – helping humans and wildlife live in an interconnected world.

13,000 people educated &
3,500 WILDLIFE PATIENTS
ANNUALLY

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Onward to WildCare’s Future

UPDATE NOVEMBER 18, 2025 Work is progressing with great speed at WildCare's new facility at Albert Park Lane! Just in the past week the CMU walls of the new hospital were completed to the top of the first level, and construction has begun on the concrete floors for...

Injured Badger Recovers at Wildcare

Found injured on the Side of the Road Have you ever seen an American Badger? Most people would say no! Although they inhabit many areas around the San Francisco Bay, these incredible animals are fierce and reclusive. They live in deep dens they dig with their powerful...

Name Our New Wildlife Ambassador Opossum

Help Us Name Our New Educational Opossum Our new Wildlife Ambassador Virginia Opossum needs a name, and YOU can help us choose it! This young opossum arrived at WildCare with several other orphans. Their mother was killed by a car, leaving them alone and in desperate...

Black Squirrels?

BLACK SQUIRRELS? Is that a new species of jet-black squirrel? Nope! This striking youngster is actually an Eastern Gray Squirrel, the same species you probably see in your backyard or local park, just in a rare melanistic morph. Biologists believe that black morph...

Grounded American Kestrel

"Flight-delayed" American Kestrel This American Kestrel experienced the ultimate flight delay! This bird was found grounded at the San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) in San Jose, California early last month. She was successfully rescued and brought to...

WildCare’s One Earth Young Filmmakers Award

WildCare's One Earth Young Filmmakers Grant In mid-September, WildCare's Alison Hermance flew to Chicago to attend the awards celebration for the 2025 One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest. WildCare was designated as the grant recipient by the filmmaker of the winning...

Baby Skunk Caught in a Rat Trap

Imagine how much it would hurt to have your hand stuck in the jaws of a rat trap. That's exactly what happened to this young skunk. At this age, young skunks, foxes and raccoons are old enough to be out of the den, foraging with their mother, but they're still small...

Baby Salt Marsh Harvest Mice

Most people have never seen a Salt Marsh Harvest Mouse, let alone a baby! These tiny and charismatic rodents are endemic to the marshes surrounding the San Francisco Bay. This means they can only be found here! They can also drink salt water and eat incredibly salty...

Resource: Songbird Rescue and Care

SONGBIRD RESCUE AND CARE GUIDE This guide provides essential information for rescuing and caring for songbirds, including finches, sparrows, robins, mockingbirds, jays, crows, ravens, pigeons, towhees, and similar species. It includes steps to assess the bird's...

Raptor Rescue and Care

RAPTOR RESCUE AND CARE Overview: Raptors are birds of prey (hawks, owls, falcons, and vultures). Their sharp talons and beak can cause serious injury to humans. Always wear heavy gloves, eye protection, and have a large towel or blanket ready before attempting a...
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