Wildlife Center of the North Coast

Wildlife Center of the North Coast We provide rescue, care and compassion for injured, sick and orphaned wildlife on the Oregon Coast. We receive an average of 2,000 patients annually.

Wildlife Center of the North Coast (WCNC) is a registered non-profit organization based in Astoria, Oregon. WCNC is the only wildlife care hospital on the Central and North Oregon coast. A variety of seabirds, raptors, ducks, songbirds and mammals come through our doors every year, each in need of some kind of care. Whether injured, sick, starving or orphaned, we work hard to take care of their ev

ery need, get them healthy and release them back into the wild where they belong. We have a small, dedicated staff and depend on our amazing volunteer team and generous friends like you to continue the life-saving work we love. WCNC relies on public donations and grants to fund our daily operations.

🦅We are pleased to announce the first phase of our new large-scale flight enclosure is complete. The contractor toiled a...
06/18/2026

🦅We are pleased to announce the first phase of our new large-scale flight enclosure is complete. The contractor toiled away during some of our recent hottest days and the donated greenhouse-style frame is up. Woot!

✨Included features:
-expanded flight space for movement and exercise
-durable materials to withstand our coastal climate
-heavy-duty aviary netting
-double-entry vestibule for safe access and security
-a covered viewing area for year-round education

🙏Thank you to our generous financial and in-kind donors who have gotten the project this far. We are still looking to fund accessories, a small pool and perches! Any new donors are much-appreciated and funds will be put to immediate use.

https://secure.qgiv.com/for/wildlifecenterofthenorthcoast

We've Got a Grassy Problem! 🌱We're looking for a dedicated Facilities Volunteer to help keep our grass under control dur...
06/13/2026

We've Got a Grassy Problem! 🌱

We're looking for a dedicated Facilities Volunteer to help keep our grass under control during the summer months.

Because some of our ambassadors are sensitive to noise and disturbance, this volunteer should be able to maintain a regular mowing schedule to help us plan around the needs of our residents.

If you enjoy working outdoors and want to make a direct impact on wildlife care, we'd love to hear from you!

📧 Contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Annie, at [email protected] for more information. 🦉🐾

06/11/2026

For almost 30 years, the Wildlife Center of the North Coast has been hard at work near Olney. While other animal professionals work on pets and farm animals, all 65 […]

Local artist Dawning McGinnis of Dawning's Art is teaming up with us for a fun Paint and Sip fundraiser! Join us July 10...
06/11/2026

Local artist Dawning McGinnis of Dawning's Art is teaming up with us for a fun Paint and Sip fundraiser! Join us July 10th at 6p at the Bob Chisholm Community Center in Seaside.

We're painting the Dawning's Art version of Cormie the Cormorant. Cormie is one of the mascots for the Wildlife Center, and one of the faces for this fundraiser.

If you love the wildlife on the Oregon Coast, and getting artsy, this is the event for you! Have fun while giving back and bring a friend.

Learn more and get your tickets!: https://dawningsart.com/classes/events/wildlife-center-fundraiser/

06/04/2026

📣We’re excited to share that we have received a generous $20,000 grant from the Dryden Family Foundation!

😀This vital funding will help us inspire the next generation of conservationists while strengthening wildlife rehabilitation resources across our region. Grant support will directly fund our 2026 Junior Naturalist Summer Camps, ecological teachings and Education Program initiatives, and the construction of a large new bird flight enclosure on our property.

🍎🎒Thanks to the Dryden Family Foundation’s investment in wildlife and environmental education, we can continue providing meaningful learning opportunities for youth while improving care and rehabilitation outcomes for the 1,000+ wild animals that come through our doors each year 🦉🦆

Thank you, Dryden Family Foundation, for helping us build a brighter future for wildlife and our community! 🦅🌿

🎨🏆 Congratulations to the winners of our 2026 Youth Art Contest! 🏆🎨We were blown away by the creativity and talent displ...
06/02/2026

🎨🏆 Congratulations to the winners of our 2026 Youth Art Contest! 🏆🎨

We were blown away by the creativity and talent displayed in this year's entries. Thank you to every young artist who participated and shared their work with us. Choosing winners was no easy task!

Please join us in congratulating our winners:

🥇 Black Capped Chickadee in Morning Sun Rays by Kairina N. – 1st Place, Best of Show, 6-8th Grade
🥈 Astoria Steller's Jay by Juno K. – 2nd Place, 6-8th Grade

🥇Thrushing About by Adelaide H. - 1st Place, 3-5th Grade
🥈Duck Pond by Aurelia G. - 2nd Place, 3-5th Grade
🥉 Hooty Owl by Grace G. – 3rd Place, 3-5th Grade

We are so proud to support young artists and future conservationists through opportunities like this. Thank you to our judges, families, and community members who helped make this contest a success, and a HUGE thank you to Bruce's Candy Kitchen for sponsoring the prize baskets again this year.

🙏Xena and Odin were lucky to be sponsored this month!Xena, American Kestrel (L), Odin, Screech Owl (R)You can sponsor th...
05/29/2026

🙏Xena and Odin were lucky to be sponsored this month!
Xena, American Kestrel (L), Odin, Screech Owl (R)

You can sponsor them too, or Cormie and Nelle, with an annual gift starting at $85. You'll receive a digital sponsor certificate and info sheet on your sponsored bird and four quarterly updates!

More info: https://coastwildlife.org/ambassadors/

📸Xena photo credit: Clay Showalter

🙏A HUGE THANK YOU to Eric and Adrin for hosting our Spring Supply Drive! 🥰A BIG THANK YOU as well to all our donors and...
05/28/2026

🙏A HUGE THANK YOU to Eric and Adrin for hosting our Spring Supply Drive!

🥰A BIG THANK YOU as well to all our donors and supporters. We hope you enjoyed the wonderful 10% Port Hopper discount to treat yo' self.

🔥If you missed it, we still have many needs on our Wish List 🦆🦉🐦

🎨🖌 Save the Date! 🥰
05/27/2026

🎨🖌 Save the Date! 🥰

Address

89686 Highway 202
Astoria, OR
97103

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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+15033380331

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