Wildlife Rehabilitation: Learn about the Saratoga Wildlife Care Center

Did you know the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA (PHS/SPCA) treats sick, injured and orphaned wildlife from San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties at the new Wildlife Care Center in Saratoga?

Join us for a presentation about Saratoga’s Wildlife Care Center. Learn about wildlife programs that treat these animals using state-of-the-art facilities, eventually releasing them back into their natural habitats. We will address questions on these topics during the session:

● The origins of PHS/SPCA’s rehabilitation services for sick, injured and orphaned wildlife;

● From where and why we receive wildlife patients;

● The rehabilitation process;

● What to do if you encounter a wild animal that needs help;

● Some common native plants and wildlife in the area;

● Our conservation efforts to boost the populations of at-risk wildlife species;

● Steps you can take to discourage wildlife from settling in around your home;

● How you can get involved in caring for wild animals in the community; and

● Our Wildlife Education and Outreach programs.

Elizabeth Didato, speaker and Wildlife Educator for the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA, earned a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies with a focus on conservation. As a student she worked with domestic and wild animals. After college, Elizabeth worked with wildlife for 15+ years, including roles in zoos and wildlife rehabilitation. She went on to become a classroom teacher, teaching middle and high school science. She joined the PHS/SPCA team in 2024 to develop the Wildlife Education Program.