Contact Information

California Wildlife Center

PO Box 2022
Malibu, CA 90265
310.458.9453
Fax: 818.222.2685

Administration:admin@cawildlife.org
310.458.9453, Press Option 3
Donations of any kind: admin@cawildlife.org
Media Inquiries/Communications:
jennifer@cawildlife.org
Volunteer Inquiries: volunteer@cawildlife.org
Board of Directors:board@cawildlife.org

Animal Hospital

Hours:

  • 8 am to 5 pm
    seven days a week (Oct-Feb)
  • 8 am to 6 pm
    seven days a week (Mar-Sep)

Call 310.458.WILD, Press Option 2

Marine Mammal Response

Call 310.458.WILD, Press Option 1

For DONATION PROCESSING *Only*

PO Box 2022
Malibu, CA 90265

Due to the delicate nature of the animals at California Wildlife Center, CWC is unable to grant the large number of requests by amateur or free-lance photographers; or requests to photograph or record CWC patients for personal, portfolio, or class projects at this time.

Animal Emergency Information – Click on the animal and learn what to do.
  • Under no circumstances should you handle a bat
  • Keep pets and children away
  • Call South Bay Wildlife Rehab at (310) 365-5656 for rehabilitation or your local animal control agency in cases of emergency.
  • Do not touch, pick up, harass, feed, or pour water on the animal. Marine mammals can easily cause harm and are easily stressed by humans.
  • Do not return the animal to the water: seals and sea lions temporarily “haul-out” on land to rest.  Harbor seal mothers often leave their pups ashore while they’re feeding at sea.  A beached whale, dolphin, or porpoise should be reported immediately.
  • Observe the animal from a distance of at least 50 feet. Keep people and dogs away.
  • Take note of any physical characteristics such as size, presence of external ear flaps, and fur color.  This information will help the response team determine the species and what rescue equipment is needed.
  • Take note of the animal’s condition. Are they weak and underweight? Are there any open wounds?
  • Does the animal have any obvious identification tags or markings?
  • Determine the exact location of the animal and provide accurate directions. It’s not possible to rescue an animal if they cannot be located.
  • Call the Marine Mammal Response Team and provide them with as much information as possible.  310-458-WILD (9453)