Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center

The Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center is a non-profit 501(c)3 dedicated to the rehabilitation and release of injured and orphaned native wildlife in Orange County. The center is open 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Our trained volunteers are also on a 24-hour call to respond to petroleum spills involving California wildlife. We are solely funded by generous public donations and with this support, we ensure our doors remain open.

Capable of rehabilitating over 400 animals at one time, the facility is equipped with animal washing stations, a hospital, indoor and outdoor caging, and food prep area. Though treatment and rehabilitation areas are closed to the general public, tours may be arranged. Please call for details.

WWCC HISTORY
In 1990, 400,000 gallons of Alaskan crude oil were spilled off the coast of Huntington Beach, sickening over 1,200 birds. Less than half of the effected bird survived treatment at a makeshift facility.

As a result, the Alliance for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education and the Huntington Beach Wetlands Conservancy began taking steps to provide a permanent facility capable of responding to the wildlife injured in daily encounters with humans and future toxic spills.

On March 31, 1998, with the assistance of the California Department of Fish and Game Office of Spill Prevention and Response, Southern California Edison and others, the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center opened in Huntington Beach.

The Center has evolved over the years into a sophisticated network of rehabilitation professionals and volunteers. We are proud of the dedicated veterinarians, trained wildlife technicians and certified volunteers who make our success possible.

VOLUNTEER/DONATE
The Center is continually expanding to better serve the needs of Orange County and the surrounding areas. Join the effort to coexist with local wildlife. Volunteer or make a donation. Support your wildlife center!