Ground Broken at WildCare’s Expansive New Headquarters

WildCare, a Northern California wildlife rehabilitation and environmental education center, officially broke ground on May 3 on a $24 million project funded through the Elevate WildCare campaign, and located in the heart of San Rafael. The new campus will replace the organization’s aging facility with a state-of-the-art wildlife hospital and expanded nature education center. The groundbreaking event brought together a crowd of supporters, including elected officials, campaign donors and community partners who have championed WildCare’s mission and growth. 

Set to open in the fall of 2026, the new WildCare center will dramatically impact the organization’s capacity to provide expert medical care to ill, injured and orphaned wildlife, while deepening community education and advocacy efforts. WildCare treats more than 3,500 wild animals each year, and serves thousands of children and adults with award-winning environmental education programs. “This is a momentous occasion for WildCare and for our entire community,” said Ellyn Weisel, Executive Director of WildCare.