About Us

Everyone wants to do the right thing for wildlife… WildCare is here to help! As human habitation continues to expand into the wild places that surround us, people and wildlife increasingly find themselves calling the same places home.

Creating a More Sustainable World

At WildCare, we work to make sure all species can coexist— not just by treating sick or injured animals (nearly 4,000 of them a year), but also by teaching children and adults to understand and appreciate wildlife, by sharing knowledge and instructions on how to live peacefully with the animals among us and by advocating for better protection of wildlife and our remaining open spaces.

This integrated approach is essential to WildCare, and we address both the symptoms of human/wildlife interaction and their underlying causes. By doing so, we hope to create a more sustainable world for all.

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When I think about the work we do, I feel excited and hopeful about the future. Perhaps with WildCare's volunteers -- people with vision and talent and self-actualized dreams -- Mother Nature will stand a chance. Our planet will be healed, one animal at a time.

- Marisa Woods, Volunteer

This [WildCare] program ties into environmental awareness that is part of classroom culture. Since many of our San Francisco students are from the city, they are "nature deprived". This gave the students a chance to see nature in its wild form.

- Robert Savant, Teacher

The presentation was so interactive and engaging for our kindergarten students! They learned SO much and had an incredible time. It was also great that they were able to touch the [taxidermy] animals at the end of the presentation.

- Katie Keating-Klamm, Teacher

In a time of decreasing and stressed habitats, WildCare's purpose only becomes more important... As a father of two, Wildcare provided my children with an intimate look at the beauty of wild animals and those that care for them.

- Jamie Redford, recipient of the WildCare Environmental Award

The best part of the program is the overall love of and enthusiasm of the docents for sharing the wonders of redwoods with my 4th grade students. They were all excellent and I was amazed at how focused my group of wiggly students were. The content knowledge and 'citizen scientists' aspects interwoven made the content very accessible and applicable.

- Wendy Funk, Teacher

My first experience with WildCare was rescuing an injured bird. I was struck by the kindness that I was met with, and I was grateful for the existence of WildCare. Volunteering at WildCare, and teaching children and adults about wildlife, feels like kicking off a lifetime of caring.

- Beth Ridout, Volunteer

Our Mission & History

WildCare delivers world-class medical care in our open admission wildlife hospital, together with exceptional environmental education, community engagement, and effective advocacy for the protection of wildlife and our shared habitat.

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Distance Learning Programs

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Wildcare Newsletter

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Staff

WildCare's staff consists of less than 30 full-and part-time paid staff, assisted by over 250 volunteers.

Board

For more about WildCare's Board of Directors visit our Board page.

Join Our Team

Are you compassionate, inclusive, and dedicated to wildlife, sustainability and the environment? A career at WildCare might be for you!

Reports & Financials

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