Project Wildlife

Name: Project Wildlife
Address: 5433 Gaines St, San Diego, CA 92110, San Diego, 92110, US
Telephone: +16192997012
Rating: 4.7

4.7 from 258 reviews

Great place! Project wild life took a baby opossum that we found in our yard

Address 5433 Gaines St, San Diego, CA 92110

Phone Number +16192997012

Description Since 1972, Project Wildlife’s dedicated staff and volunteers have given injured, orphaned, and sick wild animals a second chance at life. This commitment to helping wild animals has grown tremendously and San Diego Humane Society's Project Wildlife is now one of the largest wildlife rehabilitation organizations in the country. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for local wildlife and the community, serving as the primary resource for animal rehabilitation and conservation education.

Website https://www.sdhumane.org/programs/project-wildlife/

Reviews

Blake Willson

Great place! Project wild life took a baby opossum that we found in our yard. It had fallen out of moms pouch and when I attempted to place the baby up by her she got scared and left. Project wildlife graciously took the baby and said they would have their vets look at him and then when he was old enough release him back to the wild. Highly recommend for any injured or abandoned wild animals.

Ann Moore

I've dropped off two wounded wild animals my kids and I have come across here. Staff are wonderful, especially when we called to check in later on one my daughter was especially worried about. Also, please make sure you donate if you can when you drop off so they can continue this important work.

Lucie Neves

They are the absolute best, they take any animal and do their best to rehabilitate it, and then set it free in the area that it originated from. Today we found a baby possum and it’s such a relief to know you can drop it off there and they’ll do their best to Take care of it. I’ve never found such a little baby possum before.

Matthew Czechowski

Yesterday we had a tender learning lesson. One of our many baby hummies was seemingly too excited when he flew right into our back window. It’s not the first time we’ve heard it happen—but it was the first time we saw one get seriously hurt. Josh found our little buddy on the ground, looking dazed and disoriented. He tried to flap his wings, but he just didn’t have the energy to fly away. He was clearly very hurt. We approached him slowly, managed to get him in a small box lined with a towel. He let us gently pet him, and thankfully he gained our trust and saw we meant him no harm. He took a few sips of water, but we could tell he needed professional help. We’re so thankful the local @sdhumanesociety has Project Wildlife where they’ll nurse injured animals back to health, including hummingbirds! So off we went, on a short roadtrip with my lil’ buddy. Surprisingly, he was so calm the entire drive there. Here I was thinking ‘this bird is about to start flying around inside the car while I’m driving.’ Our champ is now in good hands, getting the expert care he needs, and once he’s better the Humane Society will release him into the wild within a very close radius of where they got hurt. Since most hummies are territorial, for survival it’s best to bring them back to their original home. Thank you SD Humane Society in Linda Vista for serving our community in such a beautiful way! ✨💕🥰

Deepa Babu

Today morning, I found one injured bird from our yard. The bird was nestling. I was so much worried since I am new to San Diego and I don't know how to get help to save the bird. Finally I called project wildlife, they immediately rescued the birds. Thanks for saving the bird project wildlife team. Please update the status of the bird if possible. After 9 months I come across same incident. A bird was injured by cat and we found the bird in our yard. I seek help from Project wildlife team. They are wonderful people who serve for nature. Thanks and no words to appreciate your service. Keep up your work.

Kevin

I found an injured baby opossum this morning on my way home from the gym. I called Project Wildlife at 6:45am on a Tuesday. Their dispatcher picked up immediately and told me I could drop off my furry friend at their facility. Met the staff in the parking lot and they took over from there. Very friendly and welcoming staff. This place is AMAZING

Business Hours
Monday:09:00AM - 17:00PMTuesday:09:00AM - 17:00PMWednesday:09:00AM - 17:00PMThursday:09:00AM - 17:00PMFriday:09:00AM - 17:00PMSaturday:09:00AM - 17:00PMSunday:09:00AM - 17:00PM

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Categories

Wildlife rescue service

Services

Wildlife Rehabilitation