Wildlife Center of Long Island

Wildlife Center of Long Island WCLI is a fully staffed wildlife rehabilitation and education center established in 1982. Our hospital admits over 2,300 injured & orphaned animals each year.

Wildlife Center of Long Island (formerly Volunteers for WIldlife) is a non-profit wildlife hospital & education center located in Huntington, NY. Please call 516-674-0982 or email [email protected] for assistance.

American Robin patient with head trauma. This juvenile and one of its parents both collided with an office window in Mel...
06/13/2026

American Robin patient with head trauma.

This juvenile and one of its parents both collided with an office window in Melville. The adult died on impact and this bird sustained severe head trauma. Puffed up feathers, a hunched posture, winced eyes, and not reacting to stimuli are all classic symptoms of a concussion that needs medical care ASAP.

If you find a bird that has flown into a window, please contain them right away and don’t try to release the bird even if it seems to have gotten better. These birds need a full assessment and usually significant time in care to fully recover. 🙏

06/10/2026

Check out the “mohawks” (more properly known as crests in the bird world) on these juvenile Northern Cardinals!

A bird’s crest is more than just a stylish featherdo—it’s an important form of communication. Many species can raise or lower their crest feathers to help express how they’re feeling. In these young cardinals, the raised crests likely indicate alertness, curiosity, & interest in their surroundings.

What do you think they’re chirping about?

VOTE Dr. Leonhardt - Vet of the year! 🩺🦊Dr. Ellen Leonhardt, the medical director for Long Island & Manhattan VCA animal...
06/08/2026

VOTE Dr. Leonhardt - Vet of the year! 🩺🦊

Dr. Ellen Leonhardt, the medical director for Long Island & Manhattan VCA animal hospitals, donates a tremendous amount of her time & resources to helping Long Island’s wildlife. In addition to routine patient exams, consultations, and radiographs, she performs life-saving surgery on our wildlife patients. Pictured here is a Bald Eagle that was treated by Dr. Leonhardt, rehabilitated at our facility, & released back to the wild! Please vote for her as vet of the year at the link below!

https://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/veterinarian-of-the-year/

Good luck, little one! 🐢💚This young Eastern Box Turtle arrived at our center last fall with an injury to the underside o...
06/03/2026

Good luck, little one! 🐢💚

This young Eastern Box Turtle arrived at our center last fall with an injury to the underside of his shell. After nine months of dedicated care and rehabilitation, he finally made a full recovery and was ready to return home.

Eastern Box Turtles are terrestrial turtles that spend their lives in woodlands, meadows, and other natural habitats. This resilient turtle was released back where he belongs at beautiful Stillwell Woods Park in Woodbury.

Wishing him many safe years ahead in the wild!

Safe, Warm, and Growing Strong 🐰These four young Eastern Cottontail rabbits are some of the babies currently in our care...
06/01/2026

Safe, Warm, and Growing Strong 🐰

These four young Eastern Cottontail rabbits are some of the babies currently in our care. Baby rabbits are among the most delicate wildlife patients we treat, requiring specialized care, proper nutrition, and a quiet environment to thrive. Our team is working hard to give these little ones the best chance at a successful return to the wild.

For now, they’re safe, warm, and growing stronger every day. With a little time and a lot of care, they’ll be hopping back into their natural habitat soon where they belong.

Thank you for supporting wildlife rehabilitation and the countless orphaned animals that need help each year!

05/29/2026

These hatchling Mallard ducklings came to us after their mom was unfortunately hit and killed by a car. Mallards often nest in residential areas and cross busy roads searching for a nearby body of water. Thankfully, a few Good Samaritans were able to capture these little ones and keep them safe. They will remain in our care for about 9 weeks until they’re fully independent and ready to return to the wild. 🦆🦆🦆🦆

Thank you to everyone who recently donated worms and other supplies from our Amazon wish list. Your support allows us to provide species-specific diets & care to our wildlife patients. Live mealworms are a special treat for these ducks and they enjoyed their enrichment this morning foraging for these worms! 🐛

*the red glow is from their heat lamp ☀️

This Eastern Screech Owl is currently in our care after colliding with a car in Oyster Bay. This patient sustained a ser...
05/24/2026

This Eastern Screech Owl is currently in our care after colliding with a car in Oyster Bay. This patient sustained a serious concussion and laceration to the top of her head. Our rehabilitators are treating her injuries and providing lots of supportive care so the owl can hopefully recover and return to her home in the wild as soon as possible.

Looking for something fun to do this Memorial Day? Come to Northport Books and meet our Ambassador Mallard Duck! Ping is...
05/22/2026

Looking for something fun to do this Memorial Day? Come to Northport Books and meet our Ambassador Mallard Duck! Ping is a 15 year-old non-releasable wild duck that is part of our education team. Meet him & learn how you can help local wildlife!

This tiny Eastern Screech Owl nestling was rescued yesterday after being found on the ground dehydrated, weak, and cover...
05/21/2026

This tiny Eastern Screech Owl nestling was rescued yesterday after being found on the ground dehydrated, weak, and covered in flies. He is currently struggling to balance and is now receiving supportive care and treatment at our wildlife rehabilitation center.

We’re hoping this little owl pulls through and can either be reunited with his parents or raised in care until he’s old enough to go back to the wild on his own. 🦉💚

🍼 Baby season is here, and our nursery is already filling up with orphaned wildlife in need of around-the-clock care — i...
05/20/2026

🍼 Baby season is here, and our nursery is already filling up with orphaned wildlife in need of around-the-clock care — including this tiny orphaned baby woodchuck who arrived at our rehabilitation center last week.

Every spring and summer, we care for hundreds of young animals that depend on specialized nutrition, warmth, & safe housing to survive and eventually return to the wild. As intake numbers continue to rise, we are urgently in need of supplies to help us care for our newest patients.

Our most-needed items right now are:
• Formula
• Mealworms
• Small fleece blankets
• Small animal carriers

If you would like to help, please consider purchasing an item from our Amazon Wish List. Every donation directly supports the animals currently in our care and helps us prepare for the busy baby season ahead. ❤️

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/ZY513QD3LBM3?ref_=wl_share

Thank you for helping us give these wild babies a second chance. 🐰🦊🪶🐿️

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Huntington, NY
11743

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm
Sunday 8am - 4pm

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