WildCare Clinic to Reopen in San Rafael This December
The renovated facility will resume accepting 3,500 animal patients annually starting December 14, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Wildlife
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The WildCare wildlife clinic in San Rafael will reopen its doors to the community on November 14, 2026, following a two-year renovation. The facility will resume accepting animal patients on December 14, 2026.
Why it matters
The $24 million project updates a dilapidated facility, ensuring the clinic can continue to serve the Bay Area by maintaining its capacity to treat at least 3,500 animals annually.
The $24 million renovation project serves a facility that treats 3,500 animals each year. Approximately 78% of these patients are successfully released back into the wild.
The players
WildCare
A wildlife rescue and rehabilitation organization that supports 35 employees and 150 volunteers.
The details
The renovation project involved lifting and moving the center's original 1870s church parish hall to accommodate a new, modern hospital layout. Workers installed a new hospital elevator, a bridge gate, and updated animal cages to better manage the clinic's patient load. The updated center now features bird-safe windows and rooftop solar panels to improve the sustainability of the site.
Timeline
November 14, 2026: The renovated clinic complex hosts its opening ceremony.
December 14, 2026: The wildlife clinic begins accepting new animal patients.
The Home Front
The project marks a significant investment in local infrastructure by modernizing an 1870s structure to meet current building standards. This aligns with broader efforts in the Bay Area to preserve historical buildings while enhancing energy efficiency and community service capacity.
Residents in the San Rafael area should note that the facility will be ready to accept injured local wildlife starting in mid-December. If you find a sick or injured animal, keep the location in mind at 76 Albert Park Lane for future veterinary assistance.
The takeaway
This renovation secures the future of a key regional wildlife resource that supports 3,500 animal rescues per year. Keep the clinic's new capacity for patient intake in mind if you encounter local wildlife needing rehabilitation this winter.
Further reading
Learn more about the Wildlife initiatives in your area.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Marin Independent Journal.
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