The SPCA Wildlife Center is the only full service wildlife rehabilitation center serving Monterey County.

Each year, The SPCA Wildlife Center admits over 2,000 animals for treatment and care. The species of animals received ranges from large animals such as mountain lions, bobcats, deer, opossums, hawks, owls, and pelicans, to small animals, including squirrels, turtles, hummingbirds, swallows, and more.

Serving the entire Monterey County area, the Wildlife Center provides a resource for people who encounter wildlife in need while also providing care for exotic pet animals that are lost or surrendered to The SPCA. In addition to receiving animals brought in by the public, Wildlife Center staff members are on call 24 hours a day, every day of the year, to respond to wildlife emergencies and provide transport and care to animals in distress.

The Wildlife Center functions in part as an emergency hospital for animals that are sick or injured. Common problems include wildlife hit by cars, birds caught by cats or baby birds that have fallen from nests. The Wildlife Center also acts as a nursery for the hundreds of nestling birds and neonatal mammals orphaned each spring. Many wild animals are orphaned as a result of human activities such as spring tree trimming or unnecessary rescue. Some baby animals that appear orphaned actually don’t need to be rescued. If in doubt, please always call The SPCA first before moving an animal.

While the Wildlife Center has a team of dedicated and highly trained staff, its accomplishments would not be possible without the many volunteers who donate their valuable time each week.

The SPCA Wildlife Center is temporarily located at 2 Harris Court in Ryan Ranch, Monterey. 

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Learn More:
Eight Good Reasons Why You Should Not Feed Wildlife
What to do if You Find a Wild Animal ^PDF
Living with Raccoons ^PDF
Living with Deer ^PDF
Living with Opossums ^PDF
Living with Bats ^PDF
Do Our Pets Hurt Wildlife? ^PDF
Setting Limits for the Safety of your Cat and Wildlife ^PDF
What to do with an Injured or Orphaned Bird ^PDF
Living with urban wildlife ^PDF
Baylisascaris, a parasite transmitted by raccoons ^PDF
How You Can Help Wildlife
What to Do if You Find Wildlife in Need
Frequently Asked Questions About Wildlife
The SPCA Urges Caution When Driving During Deer Mating Season

 

Contact:   Wildlife Questions during Regular Hours: 831-373-2631 Wildlife Emergencies during Regular Hours 831-373-2631 Wildlife Emergencies After Hours: (SPCA Wildlife Staff on-call 24 hours a day) 831-646-5534 Nuisance Mountain Lions: (California Department of Fish & Game) 916-653-6420 Injured or Orphaned Marine Mammals: (Marine Mammal Center) 831-633-6298 Live or Deceased Sea Otters: (Monterey Bay Aquarium) 831-648-4800

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