Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley

On Tuesday, March 5, the Villages Men’s Fun Social Club hosted presentation by Holly Comer and Michael Chen on the Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley.

For 30 years, the Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley (WCSV) has been a local leader in providing sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife with exceptional care rehabilitation and the opportunity for release. Also, it educates the public about coexisting peacefully with wildlife. The Center provides compassionate care for a variety of animals including birds, squirrels, raccoons, deer, coyotes, foxes, bats, rabbits, snakes, turtles and even the occasional mountain lion or bear cub. The mission is to rehabilitate and release these animals back to their natural habitats whenever possible.

The Wildlife Center hosts various events and programs to engage the public and raise awareness about wildlife conservation. These activities include educational programs for schools and community groups. They also encourage volunteering that can play a crucial role in the animal care and rehabilitation.

Just this January, the Wildlife Center has merged with the Peninsula Humane Society. This collaboration allows both organizations to combine their expertise and resources in caring for local wildlife. This year the new Larry Ellison Conservation Center for Wildlife Care (LECCWC) will be opened in Saratoga to provide state of the art care for the sick, injured, and orphaned native wildlife. The Center, costing approximately $50 million dollars, will serve San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara Counties.

Holly and Michael from the Wildlife Center told us about some of the work the organization has done and their plans for the future.