Wildlife Rehabilitation Resources
Although Los Angeles Audubon Society (LAAS) does not rescue or rehabilitate birds and other wildlife, we have compiled this list of other organizations and resources to provide hotline telephone numbers and online links to those seeking to provide help to injured birds and wildlife; or to report conditions that endanger birds, wildlife and water resources.
TIP: Nestlings (featherless birds) that have fallen out of a tree can be replaced in their nest very safely. The mother bird will accept them. If you cannot find the nest, create one using a small box or margarine tub. Put holes in the bottom for drainage. More on baby birds here.
Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Contacts
Before You Call
If you have found an injured or orphaned wild animal:
First identify the type of animal (bird, bat, marine mammal, squirrel, etc.).
Look under the appropriate animal category below for a wildlife rehabilitator that specializes in that species.
If no specialist is available, contact a general wildlife rehabilitation center serving your area.
If the animal is involved in an oil spill, disease outbreak, or other environmental emergency, use the Emergency and Government Contacts section.
If the animal is in immediate danger or poses a public safety concern, contact your local animal control agency.
Never feed or keep wild animals unless instructed by a licensed wildlife rehabilitator.
General Wildlife Rehabilitation Centers
Los Angeles County
California Wildlife Center - Injured or orphaned native wildlife (songbirds, coyotes, fawns, mammals, Emergencies 310-458-9453, Administration (advise and information) 818-222-2658.
South Bay Wildlife Rehab and Education (SBWR) - Birds of prey, raptors, owls, songbirds, raccoons, squirrels, 310-400-9147
Long Beach All Wildlife Rescue & Education, 562-434-0141
Sunland Wildlife on Wheels, 818-951-3656
Pasadena Humane Society, 626-792-7151
Ventura County
Wildlife Care of Southern California - Orphaned or injured wildlife (including squirrels), Information: 805-581-3911; Emergencies only: 805-428-7105
Orange County
Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center of Orange County (WWCC), rehabilitate native wildlife 714-374-5587
Mission Viejo Critter Care of Orange County 949-380-8719
Statewide Referral
WildRescue (California hotline that connects you to a wildlife rescue organization near you), 866-WILD-911
Wildlife Emergency Services - serving Central Coast, 866-945-3911 (866-WILD-911)
Bird Rehabilitation
Songbirds
California Wildlife Center - Injured or orphaned native wildlife (songbirds, coyotes, fawns, mammals, Emergencies 310-458-9453, Administration (advise and information) 818-222-2658
South Bay Wildlife Rehab and Education (SBWR) - Birds of prey, raptors, owls, songbirds, raccoons, squirrels, 310-400-9147
Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center of Orange County (WWCC), rehabilitate native wildlife 714-374-5587
Long Beach All Wildlife Rescue & Education, 562-434-0141
Raptors (hawks, owls, falcons, eagles)
San Dimas Raptor Rescue - (626) 559-5732
Ojai Raptor Center - 805-649-6884
Hummingbirds
Hummingbird Rescue - LA and Surrounding Communities, 310-804-3715, Terry Masear, featured in award-winning documentary Every Little Thing (2024).
Seabirds and Aquatic Birds
International Bird Rescue Research Center (IBRRC, San Pedro) (Oiled birds, aquatic birds, seabirds), 310-514-2573 (or 2574)
Oiled Birds
International Bird Rescue Research Center (IBRRC, San Pedro) (Oiled birds, aquatic birds, seabirds), 310-514-2573 (or 2574)
Oiled Wildlife Care Network (OWCN) (For oiled Birds too), 530-752-4167 (M-F 8am-5pm)
Oil Spill Response - Veterinarian 916-556-7509 (Pager, for oiled birds after hours.)
Mammal Rehabilitation
Bats
Los Angeles Bat Rescue, If you see a bat that appears to need help, DO NOT TOUCH. Please call or text LABR for assistance at (310) 365-5656
Squirrels and Small Mammals
Squirrelmender Wildlife Rehabilitation (Sharron Baird): - small mammals, squirrels, mice, gophers, etc., phone: 805-498-8653, cell: 805-338-0481
South Bay Wildlife Rehab and Education (SBWR) - Birds of prey, raptors, owls, songbirds, raccoons, squirrels, 310-400-9147
Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center of Orange County (WWCC), rehabilitate native wildlife 714-374-5587
Wildlife Care of Southern California - Orphaned or injured wildlife (including squirrels), Information: 805-581-3911; Emergencies only: 805-428-7105
Marine Mammals
Marine Animal Rescue - Whales, sea mammals, seals, sea lions, and sea birds, 800-399-4253 (800-39-WHALE)
Marine Mammal Care Center (Hospital for sick, injured, and orphaned seals and sea lions), 310-548-5677
Oil Spill Response
West Coast Oil Spill Hotline, 800-645-7911 (800-OILS-911)
US Coast Guard National Response Center, 800-424-8802
Oiled Wildlife Care Network (OWCN) (For oiled Birds too), 530-752-4167 (M-F 8am-5pm)
Oil Spill Response - Veterinarian 916-556-7509 (Pager, for oiled birds after hours.)
International Bird Rescue Research Center (IBRRC, San Pedro) (Oiled birds, aquatic birds, seabirds), 310-514-2573 (or 2574)
Los Angeles City – Bureau of Sanitation Stormwater Hotline (watershed protection, spills, abandoned waste), 800-974-9794
Disease Reporting
Avian Influenza/Bird Flu
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) – Avian Influenza, 800-232-4636 (800-CDC-INFO)
Los Angeles County - Dept. of Health Services - Avian Influenza/Bird Flu Hotline, 800-427-8700
West Nile Virus
West Nile Virus Hotline – California Department Public Health. Help track WNV by reporting dead birds or squirrels, 877-968-2473 (877-WNV-BIRD)
Los Angeles County, Greater - Vector Control Mosquito Control, 818-364-9589
Government Agencies
State and Federal
California Department Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), 888-334-2258
CDFW Ecological Reserve Management Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve, 310-371-0514
US Coast Guard (local), (310) 521-3600
US Fish & Wildlife Service–Torrance Ofc. Administration, 310-328-1516
Local
Long Beach Animal Hospital, 562-434-9966
Los Angeles City - Animal Services (Domestic or wild animal care in the City of Los Angeles), 888-452-7381
Los Angeles County - Dept. of Animal Care and Control (domestic or wild animal care in the County of Los Angeles), 310-523-9566
Los Angeles County - Dept. of Beaches and Harbors, 310-305-9591
City of Malibu, 310-456-2489 x 275
Santa Monica, City of, 310-458-8235
Marine and Coastal
Marina del Rey Harbor Patrol Hotline (LA County Sheriff's Department-Marina del Rey Station), 310-823-7762
Redondo Beach Harbor Patrol, 310-318-0632
US Coast Guard (local), (310) 521-3600
Environmental Reporting
Los Angeles City – Bureau of Sanitation Stormwater Hotline (watershed protection, spills, abandoned waste), 800-974-9794
Los Angeles County - Flood Control Hotline (Dispatch) 800-675-4357
Los Angeles County - Dept. of Public Works - 83rd Street Yard, Flood Control, 323-776-7610
Santa Monica Baykeeper Hotline, 877-422-2627 310-394-6162
Heal the Bay (CA only), 800-432-5229 (800-HEALBAY) or 310-451-1500