About the Wildlife Clinic

Wildlife Clinic at the Schuylkill Center

If you have an animal that may need medical attention, text our hotline at (215) 853-6271
Two squirrels in a small hammock in a cage.

AT THE WILDLIFE CLINIC, our goal is to provide professional care to sick, injured, and orphaned native wildlife so healthy animals can be returned to their natural habitat. As the only wildlife clinic in the city of Philadelphia we serve thousands of animals every year. We are able to do this work thanks to the support of donors and volunteers.

IF YOU FOUND AN INJURED WILD ANIMAL, we can help! At the Wildlife Clinic, our goal is to provide professional care to sick, injured, and orphaned native wildlife so healthy animals can be returned to their natural habitat. Do not try to pick up or move an injured animal until you have spoken with a professional who can guide you on the safest method of action.

CONTACT US

  • CALL: Call our 24-hour wildlife hotline at 215-482-7300, option 2 to for our team to assist. You can leave a message for our team at any time and we will respond as soon as possible between the hours of 8am and 10pm.
  • TEXT: Contact our texting hotline at (215) 853-6271. If possible, please include a picture of the animal as it helps our staff evaluate the situation.

Wildlife rehabilitators in Pennsylvania must have a permit for every group of species they rehabilitate. Currently, we are permitted to accept the following native species:

  • Songbirds
  • Waterfowl (ducks, geese)
  • Raptors (owls, hawks, eagles)
  • Small mammals (squirrels, chipmunks, opossums, cottontail rabbits, etc)
  • Reptiles (non-venomous snakes, turtles)
  • Amphibians (toads, frogs, salamanders)

The Clinic does not currently have permits to rehabilitate:

  • Rabies vector species (foxes, coyotes, racoons, skunks, bats, groundhogs)
  • White-tailed deer

We are unable to admit or rehome domestic animals, farm animals, or pets. For help with these animals, please contact your local humane society.

Hours of Operation

Our drop-off hours for injured, sick or orphaned wildlife are 7 days a week from 9am – 6pm. Please contact us at the numbers above for assistance.

304 Port Royal Avenue | Philadelphia, PA 19128

24-Hour Drop Off Shed

We have a small shed opposite our front door that we check daily for patient admissions after hours. The outbuilding is posted with directions for dropping a patient off. Please fill out the intake form when leaving a patient inside.

304 Port Royal Avenue | Philadelphia, PA 19128

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. It is through the kindness and compassion of people like you that the Wildlife Clinic can continue to provide our essential services to our community and to native wildlife in need. Learn more about how you can support the Wildlife Clinic or click the button below to donate.

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