The Opossum is the only North American marsupial, meaning they reproduce using a pouch instead of a womb like a kangaroo. Although native to the East coast of the US, Opossums can now be found from coast to coast across America as a result of human development. They are very prevalent in urban areas and act as nature’s clean-up crew happily munching on insects, rodents and unsecured trash!

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Contact Us
Project Wildlife Serves San Diego County, California.

If you are outside of our geographical area visit the "emergency" page at Wildlife International or contact your local Department of Animal Control or state Fish and Game office.

Wildlife Care Center
887 1/2 Sherman Street
San Diego, CA 92110
Directions

Hours
9a.m. - 4p.m.
Open 7 days a week
(except Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Years's Day)
Extended hours
April 15th through Sept 15th
9a.m. - 6:00p.m.

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Project Wildlife
North County Care Site
County of San Diego Department of Animal Services
2481 Palomar Airport Road
Carlsbad, CA  92011

Hours
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
10a.m. to 4p.m.
April 15th through September 5th

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Administrative Office
4343 Morena Blvd., #7
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 866-0555**
Fax (858) 866-0558 

Hours
Monday through Friday
9 am - 5 pm
Closed Christmas
and New Years Day

**IMPORTANT
This number is for the administrative inquiries only, this phone number is unable to address questions or situations about wildlife. 
Please call the Wildlife Hotline at (619) 225-WILD (9453) for any queries about an animal situation or orphaned, injured or ill wild animals.

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Wildlife Care Center
887 1/2 Sherman Street
San Diego, CA 92110
 

Care Center

Wildlife Care Center
887 1/2 Sherman Street
San Diego, CA 92110
Directions & Map
Open 7 days a week
(except Thanksgiving, Christmas, & New Year)
9a.m. - 4p.m.

Extended hours
April 15th through Sept 15th
9a.m. - 6:00p.m.

North County Care Center
2481 Palomar Airport Road
Carlsbad, CA 92011
Directions & Map
Open April 15th - September 5th
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
10am to 4pm

Outside of San Diego County?
If you are outside of our geographical area, pleas e visit the emergency page of Wildlife International or contact your local Department of Animal Control or state Fish and Game office.

Media Resources

Resources for the media to learn more about the good work Project Wildlife provides San Diego County.

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Wish List

Wish List

A donation from our wish list is a great way to support our efforts and help San Diego wildlife.