California Wildlife Center

What California Wildlife Center does

California Wildlife Center (CWC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1998 and headquartered in Malibu, California, on land provided by California State Parks in the Santa Monica Mountains. The organization provides medical treatment, rehabilitation, and release services for sick, injured, and orphaned native California wildlife, accepting animals 365 days a year directly from the public, from regional animal care centers, and from local veterinarians at no cost. It is the only wildlife center in California that rehabilitates both land and marine animals, and is the only facility in Los Angeles County permitted to rehabilitate mule deer fawns, coyote pups, crows and ravens, and hatchling and fledgling songbirds. CWC treats more than 170 unique species and over 4,300 wild animal patients annually, fields 35,000 calls from the public through a 24/7 emergency hotline, and has cared for more than 60,000 total animal patients since inception. Infrastructure includes an Intensive Care Unit (2005), a surgery trailer (2007), and a three-pen marine mammal rehabilitation center built in 2013 at NOAA's request, supported by 52 outdoor enclosures.

The organization supplements clinical rehabilitation with educational outreach delivered through an educational van, school and museum visits, virtual sessions, and community events aligned with Next Generation Science Standards. CWC participates in 15 research programs with nationally-recognized organizations, contributing animal carcasses and clinical data to disease and environmental health monitoring efforts. The facility operates with 11–50 professional staff across administration, animal care, marine mammal response, and education, supported by a corps of more than 200 volunteers.

CWC has no technology product, API, or software platform and derives no recurring government funding. Revenue comes from individual donations, the Conservation Circle tiered membership program ($1,000 to $10,000+ annually), foundation grants, corporate sponsorships (including Edison International for native-plant education), and fundraising events. Distribution relies on direct public intake, a partner referral network of regional animal care centers and veterinarians, and the 24/7 medical emergency hotline. The organization's strategic position is anchored by exclusive regulatory permits, dual land/marine clinical capability, an established volunteer ecosystem, and 25+ years of accumulated operational and clinical data across the Los Angeles metropolitan service area.

Name

California Wildlife Center

Legal name

California Wildlife Center

Website

https://cawildlife.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

California Wildlife Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Malibu providing no-cost medical care, rehabilitation, and release for sick, injured, and orphaned native wildlife, serving the public and veterinary partners across Los Angeles and Southern Ventura Counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wildlife Rehabilitation Services

akta.pro primary industry

Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation & Release (BPAGAIAC)

Keywords

• Wildlife rehabilitation services
• Wildlife medical care
• Animal rescue services
• Marine mammal rehabilitation
• Wildlife education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Malibu

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: CWC receives contributions from individuals, families, and the general public who support wildlife rehabilitation. Donations can be made through the website and are critical to keeping operations running.
2. Conservation Circle Membership: Tiered membership program with four levels: Wren ($1,000), Rabbit ($2,500), Elephant Seal ($5,000), and Hawk ($10,000+). Higher tiers receive exclusive benefits including donor events, patient release invitations, private tours, and raptor release opportunities.
3. Foundation and Grant Support: CWC receives funds from foundations and through grant applications. This includes support from organizations like Edison International for specific programs.
4. Fundraising Events: CWC conducts fundraising events to generate support for operations. These events are mentioned as part of their funding sources alongside memberships, private donations, and foundation support.
5. Corporate Partnerships: Support from businesses who contribute to CWC's mission, such as the Edison International funding for native plant education programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

California Wildlife Center provides state-of-the-art medical treatment and rehabilitation for sick, injured, and orphaned native California wildlife, accepting animals 365 days a year directly from the public, regional animal care centers, and local veterinarians. Services are delivered at no cost and field approximately 35,000 public calls annually, with a goal of releasing rehabilitated animals back into native territory. The organization also runs marine mammal response, public education on wildlife coexistence, and a tiered Conservation Circle membership program for donors.

Product overview

California Wildlife Center operates as a single, unified nonprofit service offering centered on wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and release. The core service portfolio includes wildlife rehabilitation with state-of-the-art medical care, a 24/7 medical emergency hotline accepting animals 365 days a year, marine mammal response and rehabilitation, and educational outreach programs delivered via an educational van, schools, virtual visits, and community events. The organization also offers a Conservation Circle membership program with tiered benefits for donors, an Animal Profiles resource library covering 14 species categories, and volunteer/internship programs. These offerings are interconnected: rehabilitation services form the foundation; education programs raise awareness and prevent conflicts; membership and donations fund operations; and volunteer programs provide essential hands-on support. The organization does not offer a technology product, API, or software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wildlife Rehabilitation Services State-of-the-art medical care and rehabilitation for sick, injured, and orphaned native California wildlife, provided at no cost to the public with the goal of releasing animals back to their native territory. Available 365 days a year through direct public intake, referrals from regional animal care centers, and referrals from local veterinarians.
• Medical Emergency Hotline 24/7 emergency hotline (+1 310 458-WILD) staffed to provide guidance on wildlife emergencies and coordinate intake of sick, injured, or orphaned wildlife 365 days a year.
• Marine Mammal Response and Rehabilitation Specialized care and rehabilitation for marine mammals including California sea lions, elephant seals, and harbor seals using a dedicated three-pen marine mammal rehabilitation center.
• Education and Outreach Programs All-ages educational outreach including video tours, lab activities, workshops, tactile displays, and wildlife-themed crafts. Programs offered via educational van, at schools, museums, community programs, and virtual visits, with content aligned to Next Generation Science Standards.
• Conservation Circle Membership Tiered annual membership program for donors with four levels—Wren ($1,000), Rabbit ($2,500), Elephant Seal ($5,000), and Hawk ($10,000+)—offering exclusive benefits such as donor events, patient release invitations, private facility tours, and raptor release opportunities.
• Volunteer Program Corps of over 200 adult volunteers providing animal care, animal diet preparation, and marine mammal rescue support, supplemented by internships and externships for veterinary students and young adults interested in wildlife rehabilitation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Rehabilitates over 4,300 wild animal patients annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013At NOAA's request, CWC constructed a three-pen marine mammal rehabilitation center in 2013 to treat emaciated California sea lion and elephant seal pups, expanding CWC's capacity to care for marine wildlife.
• California State ParkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCalifornia State Parks provides land in the Santa Monica Mountains where CWC's primary facility is located. The organization was granted use of an old ranger station which was transformed into a wildlife hospital and rehabilitation center.
• Various Nationally-Recognized Research OrganizationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCWC participates in 15 research programs with nationally-recognized organizations relevant to the long-term health and sustainability of local wildlife populations. Submits animal carcasses for evaluation, diagnosis, and monitoring of infectious agents.
• Theodore Payne FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnered with Edison International funding to help homeowners learn about California native plants for fire-resilient landscapes, demonstrating cross-organizational collaboration for environmental education.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cawildlife
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/calwildlife?feature=mhee
• Facebookfacebook.com/californiawildlifecenter
• Instagraminstagram.com/cawildlife
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/california-wildlife-center

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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