The Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center

General Information:
Southern California is home to more than five million people and, as growth continues, this large concentration strains the earth for natural resources such as water and open wildlife habitat.

Another side effect of this massive urban growth is the impact on native wildlife. This includes destruction of native habitats and resultant adverse impact to animals, much of this caused by humans. Major efforts are being made to preserve what little wildlife habitat remains, but there has been insufficient effort to care for wild animals that are sick, injured, or orphaned. Most wildlife care and rehabilitation is done by volunteers in their own homes and backyards.

About Us:
The Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center of Orange County is a non-profit facility established to provide care for these animals and to educate the general public about wildlife and their habitat.

The center is a non-governmental facility operated by the Huntington Beach Wetlands Conservancy and The Alliance for Wildlife. It is staffed by licensed veterinarians, trained wildlife technicians, and volunteers.

Located at
21900 Pacific Coast Highway
in Huntington Beach, California, the Center is capable of caring for more than five hundred animals at one time. The public is invited to visit the information center and non-releasable animal section, and the view examples of native vegetation located throughout the complex. The hospital and rehabilitation areas are closed to the general public. Tours may be arranged for wildlife care-related professionals and groups.

How to Help:
Please send your tax deductible, monetary donation to:
HBWC Wildlife Fund
P.O. Box 5903
Huntington Beach, CA 92615

Please indicate on your check that this donation is for the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center, and that you found out about the Center through this website.

To inquire about items that the Center may need, please send an inquiry letter to:
Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center
P.O. Box 5903
Huntington Beach, CA 92615
Attn.: Wish List

To Volunteer, please send a cover letter to:
Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center
P.O. Box 5903
Huntington Beach, CA 92615
Attn.: Volunteer Coordinator