Giving Nature a Helping Hand
Our Mission: Rescue, Rehabilitate, and Release
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care is a non-profit wildlife rehabilitation center dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing orphaned and injured wildlife back into the wild. We operate on a 27-acre site with a state-of-the-art animal care facility, designed to provide specialized care for a diverse range of species.
Who We Are
Our team comprises dedicated professionals with extensive experience in wildlife rehabilitation, veterinary care, and animal handling. We are also supported by a passionate team of volunteers who contribute their valuable time and skills.
What We Do
- Rescue: We respond to calls about injured or orphaned wildlife, providing first aid and transporting animals to our facility.
- Rehabilitation: We provide specialized care for animals, addressing their physical and emotional needs.
- Release: Once animals are healthy and ready, we release them back to their natural habitats.
- Community Education: We engage the public through educational programs, interpretive walks, and outreach events.
Our Approach
We prioritize compassionate and humane care for all animals, utilizing advanced rehabilitation techniques and innovative approaches. We work in collaboration with other organizations and partners to ensure the best possible outcomes for every animal under our care.
Our Impact
Over the years, we have successfully rehabilitated and released thousands of birds, mammals, and reptiles back into the wild. We believe in the power of community and strive to raise awareness about the importance of conserving our local wildlife populations.
Join Us
By supporting Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, you are making a real difference in the lives of countless animals. Your donations, volunteering, and advocacy are crucial to our ability to fulfill our mission.
Overall Experience
Reviews of the Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care Center are overwhelmingly positive, with users praising the staff's dedication and care for the animals.
Staff and Operations
The staff at the center are commended for their caring and dedicated nature. Reviewers appreciate the hard work and effort put into rehabilitating and releasing animals back into the wild. The center's operations are described as well-run, and the staff's willingness to care for even the smallest creatures is noteworthy.
Facilities and Services
The center's facilities are described as fantastic, with users praising the expansion and upgrade of the facility. The education center is also mentioned as a valuable resource. Reviewers appreciate the research and coordination with other facilities to ensure the best possible care for the animals.
Volunteer and Donation Experience
Volunteers at the center are described as lovely, and reviewers appreciate the opportunity to tour the facility and donate to a worthy cause.
Negative Experience
However, one reviewer had a negative experience with the customer service, citing rudeness and unprofessional behavior. The reviewer was dissatisfied with the response to their call about an injured animal and felt disbelieved and hung up on.

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