California Wildlife Center

California Wildlife Center California Wildlife Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of native California wildlife.
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We offer our services at no charge. WILDLIFE HOTLINE: (310)458-9453 http://www.cawildlife.org

Neighborhood social media going nuts about coyotes? Classroom schedule looking a little light? Need to add some interest...
09/02/2026

Neighborhood social media going nuts about coyotes? Classroom schedule looking a little light? Need to add some interest to a local event? We can help with that.

CWC has education and outreach options ranging from a simple tabling visit to full youth workshops. We have programs for every age group discussing Wildlife Coexistence, Wildlife Rehabilitation, and Urban Ecology. E-mail us to learn more and book your program; and remember that we love non-traditional settings and offerings.


Our hope for our rehabilitated orphaned fawns is that, upon release, they will join with local Mule Deer herds that move...
09/01/2026

Our hope for our rehabilitated orphaned fawns is that, upon release, they will join with local Mule Deer herds that move through the woods around our facility and the rest of the Santa Monica Mountains. When they’re old and strong enough we give them access to a “yard” outside their barn, to encourage them observe the environment and prepare for release. That yard has had visitors; maybe the same individual.

In 2024 staff noted, through remote cameras and a one-way viewing window, that a Mule Deer buck was coming to the perimeter of the enclosure. His behavior was gentle and inquisitive; he observed the fawns without any agitation and even bedded down outside the yard for a time. We saw him for a few days, and then he was gone. Each year since, our fawns have received visits from a similar buck.

Coincidence, or the same visitor? Take a look at the photos and tell us what you think!


Not every patient’s problem is obvious. Some, like this Barn Swallow brought in from North Hollywood, are only admitted ...
08/31/2026

Not every patient’s problem is obvious. Some, like this Barn Swallow brought in from North Hollywood, are only admitted for seeming “off.” That’s where a professional’s experience is key; while some birds may spend time on the ground, we know a swallow should never be found on the ground for extended periods of time. Upon admission, technicians found that the swallow had a heavily bruised right wrist hidden under their feathers.

Call us when you’re worried, not hours or days later. You don’t need to know why exactly the animal may be in distress; we’ll help you assess whether they need help, and what the best next steps are. Call (310) 458-9453(WILD)


08/26/2026

Northern Elephant Seals can hold their breath for nearly two hours and dive more than 5,000 feet under the surface of the ocean. That lets them beat the heat in more ways than one; during times of higher Sea Surface Temperatures, like the predicted strong El Niño, prey such as fish move to cooler, deeper, nutrient-rich waters. Adult Elephant Seals can chase this prey in order to survive; Seabirds and younger seals may not be quite so adaptable.


08/25/2026

Wild animals are inherently stressed by the presence of humans. That may only increase in wildlife rehabilitation, where animals who’ve grown up free must contend with enclosed spaces and human handling for the first time. CWC keeps our patients’ exposure to us to a minimum, but at times we must enter their space to clean, feed and provide medical care. Monitoring their behavior at those times helps us understand their condition, energy level, and keep ourselves safe.

This Bobcat, a current patient being treated for mange, would rather we stay away completely. What signs do you see (and hear!) that this Bobcat wants to be given more space?


CWC is gearing up for our yearly celebration of Coastal Cleanup Day, the world’s largest collaborative volunteer event! ...
08/24/2026

CWC is gearing up for our yearly celebration of Coastal Cleanup Day, the world’s largest collaborative volunteer event! CCD is September 19th from 9am-12pm. In partnership with our friends at Heal the Bay, we’ll be hosting the cleanup of Leo Carrillo State Beach. More information to come regarding partners and activities, but you can sign up NOW by following the link below and signing up for Leo Carrillo State Beach. We can’t wait to spend a morning on the beach with you!

https://support.healthebay.org/event/coastal-cleanup-day-2026/e827864/register/new/select-tickets


These fledgling Northern Mockingbirds are “gaping,” a behavior accompanied by crying calls and flapping wings that tells...
08/18/2026

These fledgling Northern Mockingbirds are “gaping,” a behavior accompanied by crying calls and flapping wings that tells their parents they’re hungry. Vigorous wing-begging and gaping are normal behaviors for healthy young birds; here at CWC we feed every baby bird according to their needs, but in the wild the loudest and most obvious often gets fed first!


08/17/2026

Let the sights and sounds of this summer in our Marine Mammal department wash away your worries…


Our summer pack of coyote foster siblings are growing tall and wild! Coyotes admitted to our care as pups stay with us a...
08/14/2026

Our summer pack of coyote foster siblings are growing tall and wild! Coyotes admitted to our care as pups stay with us all summer and into early fall, living under carefully controlled conditions to prevent habituation. That long stay ensures they learn to eat a variety of foods, interact normally with other coyotes, and exercise enough to grow into strong young adults ready to face a changing world.

Initial pup photos taken while in camoflauge and quarantine garb. Recent photos taken via remote camera.


08/12/2026

One of the first things we check for each patient at CWC, on admission and every time they are handled, is their hydration. Many patients may require fluids under the skin or intravenously; others, like this Virginia Opossum, may also be alert enough to work on fixing their own dehydration!

This Opossum is suffering after being caught on a glue trap, and needs more than just a drink to recover from being trapped. We’ll continue to supplement this individual’s hydration with fluids under the skin as needed until he’s strong enough to support his own food and water needs. Once stable, he’ll get a specialized wash to remove any remaining glue residue from his body.


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26026 Piuma Road
Calabasas, CA
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