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Wildmind is a close-knit community of friends, volunteers, donors, and staff. Together, we care for our amazing non-releasable wild animals at our sanctuary and provide nationally acclaimed wildlife education programs.

We would love to have you join us in this important and gratifying work. Read below to learn more about the importance of your donations, the opportunities for volunteering, or our current employment opportunities. You can make a difference!

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Now accepting Cryptocurrency Donations

We are now pleased to be able to accept cryptocurrency donations. Use the widget on this page to make your cryptocurrency donation from your wallet. We are a non-profit partner of The Giving Block, so your gift of cryptocurrency is guaranteed secure and, once donated, will be immediately converted to US dollars, making an immediate impact on our animals and the young people we serve.

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Giving Designations

Your gift will support everything we do at Wildmind unless you specify another giving category.

General Operations

A gift to the general operations fund supports everything we do for animals and children. Your gift will support animal care, veterinarian costs, animal enrichment activities, and facility maintenance. Your gift will also support all of the educational programs we provide for young people.

School Assembly Education Programs

Science programs reach thousands of children each year. Your gift supports these meaningful educational programs, the students, and their teachers.

Wildlife Sanctuary

The wonderful animals at our sanctuary deserve the highest quality care we can provide. Your gift will support animal care, veterinarian costs, animal enrichment activities, and facility maintenance.

At-Risk Youth Programs

We partner with 10 youth agencies to provide unique and life changing experiences for at-risk youth. Your gift helps us make a genuine difference in the lives of these terrific young people.

WISH LIST

Did you know that our foxes love their Little Tikes playhouse? Our mountain lion rests during the day on a huge wooden cable spool. In fact, all the animals in the sanctuary have their own wish lists. So does our staff!

Items like these are used each day in the sanctuary to further enhance the high quality care we provide each of our animals. Many enrichment items can be found on our Amazon Wish List. To donate a gently used item, or another item from our wish list, please call 650.712.0800 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We would be most grateful.

Amazon Wish List

Enrichment

Little Tikes/Stage 2 play structures
Plastic pools
Metal Behlen pools
Balls, bobbins, molded plastic toys
Hammocks
Puzzle feeders, treat devices
Hardy stuffed dog toys
Cat and dog treats/toys
Parrot toys
Plastic tubes
wooden spools
Dogloos/dog houses
Cat beds
Cat trees
Logs and stumps
Wicker baskets
Milk crates
Tissue paper
butcher paper
Plastic chain
Bubble machine
Remote-control toys
Phone books
piñatas

Animal Care

Crates
Restaurant-grade dishwasher
Blankets/sheets/towels
Fleeces and cat beds
High-powered blender
Dry goods storage
Freezers
Boat/marine tarps

Storage

Wooden Sheds
Extra large plastic shed
Plastic bins
Shelving
Label makers of differing sizes

Landscape

Planter boxes
Trees and live plants
Soil and seeds
Rakes/spades/gloves
Other tools
Riding mower
Small tractor

VOLUNTEER

Teen Volunteer Program

Helping prepare daily meals for the animals, cleaning and maintaining enclosures, landscaping, and making enrichment toys are some of the many opportunities high school students may have to participate in caring for the animals in the sanctuary.

Our teen volunteers develop a work ethic and social skills that last a lifetime; those who have been a part of the program for a significant period of time may become mentors for the younger volunteers.

Adult Volunteer Program

Working closely with staff, adult volunteers help prepare daily meals for the animals, clean and maintain enclosures, landscaping, and making enrichment toys. You will learn how to care for and enrich the lives of the amazing animals at our sanctuary.

Adult volunteers make a regular commitment of their time and energy to assist us in caring for the animals in a variety of ways. Our adult volunteers range from college students to retirees, and they represent a wide variety of careers. Some are exploring wildlife-related career options; others are simply seeking a way to contribute to their community and to the well-being of animals in general.

Corporate Volunteer Days

Corporations bring groups of employees to the Wildmind sanctuary in Half Moon Bay for a day of service, teambuilding and fun. Activities include upgrading wildlife habitats and enclosures, gardening, painting, and cleaning. Volunteers can see how their work has positive effects on the animals’ lives and leave with a feeling of accomplishment and well-being.
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“I was hoping to gain some experience working with animals. Along the way I learned so much about animals and a lot about myself.”

~Janelle, teen volunteer

EMPLOYMENT

Wildmind is comprised of a dedicated team of expert wildlife handlers, educators, and office staff, each of whom is committed to the highest quality care of our animals, unparalleled excellence in education and the continued success of the organization.

Wildmind has established itself nationally as one of the leaders in educating youth about the living world. Located on our 120-acre property just outside Half Moon Bay, CA, we provide wonderful, pet-friendly working conditions in a terrific location, competitive salaries and other benefits. Occasionally, we offer unpaid and paid internships. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for information.

There are no job openings at this time. You may still submit a résumé although we may not always be able to respond.