We recommend that you do not attempt to rescue an injured or sick deer yourself.
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Project Wildlife
619-225-WILD (9453)
Since 1972, Project Wildlife’s dedicated staff and volunteers have given injured, orphaned, and sick wild animals a second chance at life. This commitment to helping wild animals has grown tremendously and Project Wildlife is now one of the largest wildlife rehabilitation organizations in the country. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for local wildlife and the community,serving as the primary resource for animal rehabilitation and conservation education.
Programs and Services
Our Wildlife Center is the first stop on the road to recovery for sick or injured wild animals.
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Drop-Off Locations
Permitted wildlife drop-off locations and contact information for San Diego Humane Society's Project Wildlife program.
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Animal Ambassadors
Part of our mission at Project Wildlife is to promote wildlife conservation by teaching children and adults about the beauty and value of our wildlife.
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Ways to Help
As someone who cares about animals, you can join Project Wildlife in saving native San Diego wildlife...here is how.
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Project Wildlife
Volunteer with Project Wildlife and help rehabilitate injured and orphaned wild mammals and birds.
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Collaborative Partners and Supporters
Project Wildlife works in cooperation with the following agencies and organizations to provide critical services to the native wildlife and residents of San Diego County.
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Wake Up With Wildlife
Project Wildlife lectures inspire and educate the community to help our local wildlife.
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Coexisting with Wildlife
Seasonal information and tips for living in harmony with San Diego's diverse wildlife.
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I Found a Wildlife Baby! What Should I Do?
What Should I Do if I Find an Injured Wild Animal?
Who We Are
Our medical staff and volunteers operate under one word: Compassion. It is through this unwavering compassion that we are able to help nearly 10,000 birds and mammals each year (more than 320 species to-date!) in addition to thousands of other animals we are able to assist through community outreach, partnerships and telephone triage.
San Diego County is one of the most biologically diverse areas in the United States with the greatest number of endangered species. People from all over the county bring wildlife patients to Project Wildlife for care and we are proud to be a resource that our neighbors can depend on in order to coexist peacefully with wild animals.
What Is Wildlife Rehabilitation?
Wildlife rehabilitation is the treatment and care of injured, orphaned or sick wild animals in effort to release them back into the wild.
Project Wildlife is permitted to rehabilitate wildlife by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. We operate under a strict guide of protocols, research and veterinary consultation in order to make the best decision for a positive outcome with each individual animal in our care.
Rehabilitating wildlife without the appropriate permits can cause potentially fatal damage to the animal and is punishable by fines up to $25,000 if any wild animal is kept for more than 48 hours. If you find a wild animal in need of care, please do not attempt to provide care yourself. Every moment is critical, so please bring the animal to a permitted wildlife rehabilitation center as soon as possible.
Project Wildlife Stories
Skunks are a rabies vector species, and are illegal to possess without a special permit in California and most states.
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Large predators include coyotes, mountain lions, and bobcats.
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Always use gloves or a thick towel or blanket when attempting to capture or handle an injured or sick water bird.
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Any raptor that remains on the ground is obviously debilitated in some way, but never forget that even a grounded raptor is a dangerous animal.
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Domestic breeds of rodents can make great pets but wild rodents should never be considered as pets.
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Project Wildlife Out and About
Events supporting San Diego Humane Society's Project Wildlife program
February 1, 2020
Join us in preparing for the busy spring baby season at the NEW Pilar and Chuck Bahde Wildlife Center! Come out for a day of fun and learning.
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