GIVING WILDLIFE A SECOND CHANCE
For over fifty years, Wildlife Care Association has been a critical lifeline for injured, orphaned, and sick native wildlife. As the largest wildlife rehabilitation center in California, we are dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of local wild animals, caring for over 9,000 patients each year.
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Experience the Magic: Annual Owl Release & Picnic!
Saturday, August 22nd
The best family event of the year is back! Join Heringer Estates and the Wildlife Care Association of Sacramento for our annual Owl Release & Picnic. Relax in Marjorie’s Garden with local food trucks, wine by the glass, and wine slushies, then stay for the grand finale: watching rehabilitated owls fly free back into the wild. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and the whole family!
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July 28, 2026
By Chloe Curtis The Wildlife Care Association (WCA), a local nonprofit dedicated to the rehabilitation and release of native wildlife, is facing a historic surge in animal patients this year. They are currently on track to care for over 10,000 animals, shattering previous records. This dramatic increase in cases, which includes everything from orphaned baby [...]
July 28, 2026
And we’re not just talking about snacks. Every spring and summer, Wildlife Care Association experiences a surge of wildlife patients unlike any other time of year. Our busiest season runs from March through August, when nearly 80% of the animals we care for arrive at our doors. In 2025 alone, 7,442 of our 9,296 patients […]
May 21, 2026
At Wildlife Care Association, led by passionate director Sandra Foreman, staff and volunteers work tirelessly to rescue and rehabilitate animals.