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Wild Welcome is not just an information hub, we are also a landing page for further educational programming about wildlife around us, wildlife rehabilitation, and living in a multispecies world. From public lectures to kindergarten activities, we offer a myriad of activities. Browse them with the link below!

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Wild Welcome is a project of the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network. Whether you have a question about coexisting with wildlife, need guidance on what to do if you find an injured animal, or want to get involved, we’re here to help.

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Wildlife Blog

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Wildlife Conservation And Development- A delicate balance

October 16, 2025
Guest Author Kaili Falk shares her work in mountain lion conservation and the lessons she has learned.

Creating The Wild 5 Challenge

By Pam Perrimon • October 16, 2025
A peek behind the scenes on how the wild 5 challenge came about
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Logo for guest author spotlights in the Blog. Blue background with black silhouette of trees. Text reads

Wildlife Conservation And Development- A delicate balance

October 16, 2025
Guest Author Kaili Falk shares her work in mountain lion conservation and the lessons she has learned.

Creating The Wild 5 Challenge

By Pam Perrimon • October 16, 2025
A peek behind the scenes on how the wild 5 challenge came about
Show More
Logo for guest author spotlights in the Blog. Blue background with black silhouette of trees. Text reads

Wildlife Conservation And Development- A delicate balance

October 16, 2025
Guest Author Kaili Falk shares her work in mountain lion conservation and the lessons she has learned.

Creating The Wild 5 Challenge

By Pam Perrimon • October 16, 2025
A peek behind the scenes on how the wild 5 challenge came about

Turtle House Hunting

By Pam Perrimon • September 19, 2025
Releasing a healthy animal back into the wild is more complicated that it may seem.
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