Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center

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Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center is dedicated to the rehabilitation and release of injured native CA wildlife. The center is open 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

www.WWCCOC.org
21900 Pacific Coast Hwy Huntington Beach, CA92646 The Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center is a non-profit 501(c)3 dedicated to the rehabilitation and release of injured and orphaned native wildlife in Orange County. Our trained volunteers are also on a 24-hour call to respond to petroleum spills involving California wildlife. We are solely funded by generous public donations and with this support, we ensure our doors remain open. Capable of rehabilitating over 400 animals at one time, the facility is equipped with animal washing stations, a hospital, indoor and outdoor caging, and food prep area. Though treatment and rehabilitation areas are closed to the general public, tours may be arranged. Please call for details. WWCC HISTORY
In 1990, 400,000 gallons of Alaskan crude oil were spilled off the coast of Huntington Beach, sickening over 1,200 birds. Less than half of the effected bird survived treatment at a makeshift facility. As a result, the Alliance for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education and the Huntington Beach Wetlands Conservancy began taking steps to provide a permanent facility capable of responding to the wildlife injured in daily encounters with humans and future toxic spills. On March 31, 1998, with the assistance of the California Department of Fish and Game Office of Spill Prevention and Response, Southern California Edison and others, the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center opened in Huntington Beach. The Center has evolved over the years into a sophisticated network of rehabilitation professionals and volunteers. We are proud of the dedicated veterinarians, trained wildlife technicians and certified volunteers who make our success possible. VOLUNTEER/DONATE
The Center is continually expanding to better serve the needs of Orange County and the surrounding areas. Join the effort to coexist with local wildlife. Volunteer or make a donation. Support your wildlife center!

It’s that time of year again! Green Cheek B**r Co - Sunset Beach is putting on a fundraiser for us on Monday, Nov 23rd. ...
11/06/2026

It’s that time of year again! Green Cheek B**r Co - Sunset Beach is putting on a fundraiser for us on Monday, Nov 23rd. All day long $1 of every b**r purchased will go towards helping wildlife in need.

Come by and hang out, share a drink with some of the staff and volunteers who care for our animals all for a good cause.

Here’s a species we don’t see every day, the Gray Fox.Did you know Gray Foxes are semi-arboreal making them the only fox...
10/31/2026

Here’s a species we don’t see every day, the Gray Fox.
Did you know Gray Foxes are semi-arboreal making them the only foxes in North America that regularly climb trees! These elusive California natives help maintain healthy ecosystems by controlling rodent populations and dispersing seeds.

We suspect this little one may be suffering from “secondary” rodenticide poisoning, meaning it consumed poisoned prey.

Rodenticides don’t just harm rodents, they can travel all up the food chain and poison the wildlife that depends on them.

Help Gray Foxes and really, all animals by avoiding rodenticides, preserving natural habitats, and giving wildlife plenty of space.
Protecting one species means protecting an entire ecosystem.

10/17/2026

BOO! Get in the spooky season spirit and come have a ghoul time with us, Saturday Oct. 24th from 6pm-9pm. Tickets available NOW at the link in our bio or at spookeasy.wwccoc.org

10/15/2026

There’s still time to get your ticket to our Spookeasy event on Saturday, October 24th from 6-9pm. Get your tickets online at the link in our bio or at Spookeasy.wwccoc.org
See you there!

When you think of birds migrating, odds are one of the first things that come to mind is the iconic sound of the Canada ...
10/11/2026

When you think of birds migrating, odds are one of the first things that come to mind is the iconic sound of the Canada Geese flying in their V-formation overhead, honking as they pass by.

When migrating, they fly up to 40 mph and can travel up to 1,500 miles in a single day, and that V formation? That actually has a purpose conserving energy of the flock and rotating the opportunity for active rest as they change leaders.

The wing beats of each bird in front creates lift for the bird behind, saving them precious energy for their long journeys.

The mechanics of this are so detailed that scientists are still studying and performing experiments to understand the exact way this phenomenon works.

Do you feel nostalgic for fall when you hear the geese overhead?

Have you ever wondered what birds do at night? Many are very active in the dark and travel long distances and hunt. Some...
10/10/2026

Have you ever wondered what birds do at night? Many are very active in the dark and travel long distances and hunt. Some of the most common causes of injuries we see are from window collisions, exhaustion, and entanglements. Learn about how you can help wildlife day and night!

Today is the last day to get early bird pricing for our upcoming Spookeasy event with HBWC! Get your tickets now before ...
10/04/2026

Today is the last day to get early bird pricing for our upcoming Spookeasy event with HBWC! Get your tickets now before they sell out.

If you guessed that Red-tailed Hawks can live 20-30 years, you’d be correct! The oldest recorded in the wild was 30 year...
10/02/2026

If you guessed that Red-tailed Hawks can live 20-30 years, you’d be correct! The oldest recorded in the wild was 30 years old. After checking the details of the federal band here, we discovered this one hatched in 2005, making her 21 years old. We can also infer that she is female based on her weight…

It is actually very unusual to get a hatch date from a federal band, as the majority of birds banded aren’t hatched in care. So this was very exciting to hear, along with the information that she came all the way from the eastern border of Nevada!…

This particular hawk was reported to have been in a fight with another hawk, and suffered pretty minor injuries the worst of which required a few stitches. Once she is healthy, we will send her over to our partners at OC Bird of Prey Center for them to complete the rehabilitation process and facilitate her release.

When you support wildlife, you’re contributing not only to their medical care, but also to the important research that leads to uncovering the mysteries of our wild neighbors.

We couldn’t do it without you!

09/22/2026

Hey bird nerds! How much do you know about feathers and what they can tell us about birds? Drop your favorite feather fact in the comments🪶!

Address

21900 Pacific Coast Highway
Huntington Beach, CA
92646

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+17143745587

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