Wildlife Rescue Coalition of Northeast Florida

Category: Wildlife rescue service

Address: 5250 Porter Rd Ext, St. Augustine, FL 32095, USA

Phone: +19047795569

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–2PM

Monday: 9AM–2PM

Tuesday: 9AM–2PM

Wednesday: 9AM–2PM

Thursday: 9AM–2PM

Friday: 9AM–2PM

Saturday: 10AM–2PM

Reviews

jamie mead

May 11, 2021

I'm not sure if this place is in business. Drove there to drop off an injured baby opossum and no one was there during business hours. The doors had locks on the outside so no one could of been in there. I didnt hear any animals in the office. Or see any in the cages out back or in the field. Very sad they couldn't help me but I did find Mandarin animal hospital who takes them in and contacts the correct wild life people that can help. Hope this helps anyone in need.

Jennifer Richardson

Oct 4, 2020

Bring a bag of carrots and just pull up by the fence and all the animals will come running but you need to have a bucket like a red bucket and just be down the fence and they'll all come running out to the edge so just park on the side of the road

Rashelle Flores

Nov 1, 2017

WRC is severely underfunded and is always in need of donations and volunteers but still manages to save almost 2,000 animals every year! They do the best they can with what little they are given. They are in need of supplies, cages, food, money, and at least 1/2 an acre more of land. If you can help in anyway please contact them!

Donna Bloom

Oct 1, 2017

I work at another Wildlife Rehab Facility. The position is extremely hard both physically and mentally. We work long hours. Don't get me wrong, we absolutely LOVE what we do or we wouldn't do it. The public needs to understand that we do not make more than minimum wage and often volunteer time too because our government, ALL LEVELS - DO NOT I repeat DO NOT support wildlife. What an atrocity that they do not support Native Wildlife. So we rely on the generosity of the people who bring us the orphaned and injured critters. Yes maybe it takes us time to answer your call but we are probably caring for one of our critters. Maybe our tone of f voice is a little gruff, we may be needing to get back to a procedure or feed a baby, or just plain exhausted. Think of your day sometimes how you feel. Please ease up on us and think of the good we do for our native wildlife that if not for us they wouldn't have a chance to survive. And yes please reach deep into your pocket and donate if you can and call your government representatives and tell them to support us!

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Questions & Answers

Can u just come to u if u have a willd animal

Andrew Carter | Aug 25, 2018
Andrew Carter | Aug 25, 2018

Its a bat and a lady is coming tomorrow to get him

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Can I get information about your wildlife rescue? My friend has a puppy. She thought it was a coyote. Now she thinks it may be a fox. What ever it us she can not keep it.

Tammie Clark | Aug 25, 2018
Samantha Rodriguez | Aug 25, 2018

She can bring it here and We can species it and suggest her to local non kill shelters if it's a puppy. For more in-depth answers, we recommend messaging us on facebook. (:

Can I adopt a baby squirrel?

NightFern | Aug 24, 2020
Ariana M | Aug 24, 2021

You can volunteer on their website to hold them. Idk about adopting, I think their main goal is to set them back in the wild

Do you guys take in dogs?

Rami Ramirez | Aug 24, 2020
John Slaughter | Aug 24, 2020

No they do not take in dogs or cats.

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I found a tiny bird this morning and I believe it is a dove. Can you take this type of bird?

Richy Rosado | Aug 25, 2019
Dee Stephens | Aug 25, 2019

No they do not take birds. B.E.A.K.S. is the best option

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Do you take baby raccoons?

Maureen Black | Aug 25, 2019
Dee Stephens | Aug 25, 2019

Yes they do

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I found a dead possum in my yard and when i went to move the body 2 pink babies fell out , what can i do to save them ?

Tony Green | Aug 25, 2019
Rachael Schmoll | Aug 25, 2019

Awwh.. How sad.. I would get ahold of these guys. They are well equipt to take care of babies such as that, they do baby squirrels, raccoons and possums often!

How can I volunteer to help on the weekends?

Angela Edwards | Aug 25, 2018
Sherri Caldreon | Aug 25, 2018

Try contacting them & find out what steps to take & type of help needed. They are great, have helped me with several baby squirrels , including a flying one.😄 good luck🙏 & Thanks for wanting to help.

Need help with armadillos in the Lexington Park area off Pecan Park Road.Does your organization help with this species? What to do need help in trapping.

Barbara Carroll | Aug 25, 2018
Stephanie Harris | Aug 25, 2018

Hi Barbara, I just pass this place on the way home. i stopped by and asked about the armadillo. Yes is your answer and the number is 779-5569.😊

Will you take and care for a coyote puppy?

Tammie Clark | Aug 25, 2018
Samantha Rodriguez | Aug 25, 2018

Hi Tammie! Yes of course we take in all native wildlife. We have open intake hours 10-2 everyday. If you need it taken in to care tonight please call our hotline or message us on Facebook.

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Do you offer vetrinary help for local wildlife? I have an orphaned possum that may have a broken arm. The woman who found him said he was covered in ants as well, so I'm worried about his eyesight.

Admin.SGAmeliaIsland @slm.net | May 26, 2022
Lisa Rowell | May 26, 2022

Yes we do help injured native wildlife

I have a Muscovy hatchling that it's mom left behind. Is there anyone that can take it?

Colette Russ | Aug 24, 2021
Lissa Holmes | Aug 24, 2021

I think Beaks on Talbot island would be an option.

Do you pick up baby rabbits. I am not sure if it is injured. My cat brought it home. I put him back in the area my cat found him. J had to make a make shift nest

Dawn Murling | Aug 24, 2021
D pinnell | Aug 24, 2021

I'm certain they will/do. Just give them a call prior to drop-off.

Do you have ferrets for adoption?

Gåçhå Ûñkñøŵñ | Aug 24, 2021
Steven McNutt | Aug 24, 2021

No.

Hi our neighbors moved and left a baby pig and my family and I have tooken care of it for the last day. We have not 1 clue about pigs. But do u know who would take this lovely animal in ?

CoupeEnt | Aug 24, 2020
The Diplomasta | Aug 24, 2020

This is the place to go! Call them first and tell them you have a baby pig. There might be a farm or petting zoo that would be better equipped for a pig. But these girls will know exactly what to do. Make sure to donate to them. If they close down, there is nowhere else to take infant exotic animals around here.

I have a small wild rabbit that I do not want living in my backyard. Do you provide services to catch it?

Stephanie Washington | Aug 24, 2020
The Diplomasta | Aug 24, 2020

No. But you can get a small animal trap at "Harbor Freight" (least expensive retail option), and catch it yourself. Then bring the trap in, after caught.

Do you sell the animals?

Yenifer Hernandez | Aug 24, 2020
Scott Miller | Aug 24, 2020

No. Rescue and release

How much do workers get payed? Or maybe not at all I will probably still help and try to work there when I am older I was just wondering

Doodle Melon | Aug 24, 2020
Debbie S. | Aug 24, 2020

I believe it is all volunteers that work there. They help all kinds of wildlife and take excellent care of them. Rehabilitate them to be able to make it back in the wildlife. They work on donations.

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Hi I have a few questions 1 do you take volunteer 2 how old do you have to be I am 14 right now and i am going to be 15 in September oh and I do online school 3 do you rescue animals then bring them back to the wild ?

Doodle Melon | Aug 24, 2020
Kristina H | Aug 24, 2020

Good questions! Yes they take volunteers but because of safety reasons and working around wild animals, the minimum age at this time is 17. And yes absolutely. The mission of WRC is to rescue wildlife and nurse them back to health to be released back into the wild. They are a very friendly bunch. You should give them a call or visit and tell them you are interested in learning more about them.

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We were told yesterday we have just two days to find our pet pig a new place to live. He is elderly and does not move much or make trouble. Can you help?

kaka kaka | Aug 24, 2020
Michelle Edwards | Aug 24, 2020

Also try celestial farms on Duval rd near the airport.. they take all types og animals

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Can M I bring u a squirrel to rehabilitate back into the wild, have nursed him to very healthy statis, asked a ? Recently, no responses. Need response asap.can not continue to keep

Danielle Lee | Aug 24, 2020
Samar m | Aug 24, 2020

not sure , but maybe not

Do u rehab squirrels?? And place them safely back into the wild?

Danielle Lee | Aug 24, 2020
Scott Miller | Aug 24, 2020

Yes!

Do you guys give the animals away????

Chelsea’s Art | Aug 24, 2020
Scott Miller | Aug 24, 2020

Kathy is correct the animals are rehabilitated and released

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I found this large rabbit. Seems to be a girl. She seems to have an injured leg and a bad ear infection. I've brought her inside temporarily to protect her from the heat and other stray dogs that roam around my neighborhood. Will they take her?

Arianna Overman | Aug 25, 2019
Mike Runyon | Aug 25, 2019

They only do native species but they may be able to put you in touch with someone that could help if it's a domestic rabbit. We do have wild rabbits that live here, if that what she is I'm sure they would take her.

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Do they take rats? I saved an orphaned litter of pinkies from a dumpster that was being emptied and they need a home.

Katie Brill | Aug 25, 2019
kathy wills | Aug 25, 2019

Yes!!

I have an injured cockatiel do you guys know where I could take her ??

Miranda Huff | Aug 25, 2019
Samar m | Aug 25, 2019

Exotic birds hospital

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Do you rescue ducks?

Jazzy Panda | Aug 25, 2019
Dee Stephens | Aug 25, 2019

Yes they do

My opossum died about a year ago and I've been looking to home a new baby possum. Are there forms to fill out to adopt? Very unsure of the process any help would be appreciated.

Scotti Castilleja | Aug 25, 2019
Xelimos | Aug 25, 2019

Yes, much like any adoption place they will have rehoming forms for you to fill out.

We have a love bird that is very loanly. Would love to get her together with other birds or to even release her to be able to fly. Would this sanctuary have a more social envierment for her?

Sapphire Skiba-Alonso | Aug 25, 2019
Rachael Schmoll | Aug 25, 2019

This is not a sanctuary but rather a rescue /rehabilitation center! Love birds are birds that need a mate. I would suggest getting another, do release your baby, it will not survive.

What do I do about a raccoonthat comes in my backyard.at night he's extremely brave and won't leave . I worry about him attacking my dogs he's also very big

Renee Feest | Aug 25, 2019
Joyce Rau | Aug 25, 2019

Its very hard to deter racoons from going where they want to. It seems there may be an attraction there for him. Be sure not to leave food out for other animals at night. If you have a pond or even a kiddy pool or other sources of standing water racoons will LOVE to wash their food in it. Also be sure that your garbage is locked down. You may want to clear your yard of any excess foliage where he can hide and now thats its oak nut season, to rake up excess nuts which they will eat. If you can't lock your trash put something heavy on top of it. Your only other alternative is to trap and relocate him which could be dangerous, so get the help of an experienced trapper.

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I have a dog that I can not take care of I have medical issues I have to give him away I have him a few weeks now I have to move an I can not take him with me I need someone to pick him up for me asap can u help

Carol Wilson | Aug 25, 2019
Dee Stephens | Aug 25, 2019

They only do wildlife. You need to contact a dig rescue or shelter for help.

I have a baby squirrel I rescued and she was doing fine and now all of a sudden breathing problems and not eating mutch but I'm keeping her hidrated but she is breather very heavily. Please I don't want to loose her

Kristi Franks | Aug 25, 2019
Klmm Leach | Aug 25, 2019

Main thing is keep her warm. Riverside vet. On park st. Dr. Rossi is only vet I know will see a squirrel.

My daughter is in the FLYCA program at Camp Blanding. She has a 4 day placement pass from October 3rd to the 7th and is required to do 4 hours community service. Can she perform her service with your orginization?

Ron A Crane | Aug 25, 2019
Dee Stephens | Aug 25, 2019

I do not work there but as part of my daughter's requirement for graduation in high school she must perform community service. I asked about it there and they said yes. They take all the volunteer help they can get. If your child likes being around animals and learning their habits this would be an excellent choice. Hope this helps and good luck to your child.

how can you call yourself wildlife rescue but will not rescue hurt wildlife in my neighborhood? instead, refer me to a number no one answers and has no voice mail to message. your employee says you don't help ducks, shame on you.

Mack Langley | Aug 25, 2018
Ace Wiggins | Aug 25, 2018

Another place specializes in birds..its called B.E.A.K.S. They are off heckaher drive...I don't have the number on hand but you can Google it...and this wildlife rescue is very understaffed and under funded..they are very busy and take on a lot of responsibility for no pay they are volunteers...we all should be very grateful..they don't have the money to help birds...so call B.E.A.K.S. They specialize in birds...FYI I don't work there...I'm just trying to poit you to the correct place

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Can a 15 year old volunteer here?

S A | Aug 25, 2018
Samantha Rodriguez | Aug 25, 2018

I started volunteering here when i was 16. There's a tom of mosquitoes and the kid will probably clean more than care for the animals due to the risk of exposure to rabies and the harm of animals. For more information, message us on Facebook. (:

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We keep seeing a racoon out during the day in our dumpster area. I do not want to call police or humane society cause he does not appear to be sick. I'm under the impression he gets his food during the day. Can y'all help? A mile from seaboard rd

paige VanTrease | Aug 25, 2018
Sherri Caldreon | Aug 25, 2018

If you contact them , they might be able to help. Usually take in orphans & hurt wildlife.

I have a bunny the nest in my yard and the dogs killed one. I moved the nest out of my fenced dog area about 8 feet away. I put nesting material that was in nest in new nest. Where can I take if she doesnt

Paris Fries | Aug 25, 2018
Sherri Caldreon | Aug 25, 2018

If wild bunny, they should take it , call them. They are on Seaboard Ave. on Westside off Timiquana. Good luck.

Where/When can we leave donations? Where can I find a list of needs? Thanks!

Amanda Kay | Aug 25, 2018
A Google User | Aug 25, 2018

Amanda, I’m so sorry you never received a call back we had some serious issues with our phone lines a while back but now they’re all back up and running with an amazing phone team! Thank you so much for helping us by donating! It’s people like you and our amazing volunteers that keep this place running!

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I found a baby squirrel, where can I take it?

Tammy Opachick | Aug 25, 2018
A Google User | Aug 25, 2018

If you’re every unsure where one of our drop off locations are or the times they’re open never be afraid to call us! We have an excellent phones team in place now who will be sure to do everything they can to point you in the right direction!

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