Sylmar Neighborhood Council

Sylmar - Wildlife Learning & Conservation Center

Posted on 08/20/2026

Sylmar Wildlife Learning & Conservation Center

https://www.wildlifelearningcenter.org/

 
CBS LA has featured the Wildlife Learning and Conservation Center in Sylmar on segments like "Let’s Go Places," highlighting its mission to shelter and rehabilitate over 100 displaced, rescued, and non-releasable animals inside a historic local olive grove.
 
About the Wildlife Learning Center
  • Location: Nestled in an old olive grove in Sylmar, CA. - 16027 Yarnell Street, Sylmar, CA 91342 (MAP)
  • Mission: Founded in 2007, it cares for animals confiscated from illegal trafficking or wildlife injuries that prevent them from surviving back in the wild.
  • Animals: Home to approximately 100 smaller-scale exotic and native animals, including porcupines, bobcats, primates, and sloths (celebrating milestones like local sloth births).

CBS - LA Let's Go Places -

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1717604736009984

 

WILDLIFE LEARNING CENTER

Wildlife Learning Center (WLC) is a zoological park nestled in an old olive grove in San Fernando Valley, California, where visitors can appreciate and learn about animals from around the world. WLC was founded to provide public education in the life sciences, conservation, and our environment. WLC is dedicated to providing life-long care to more than 100 displaced, rescued, and zoo-born wild animals who call this shady, natural environment home.

MISSION STATEMENT

To provide public education that inspires people to care for our wildlife, to care for our environment, to develop a deep interest in the life sciences, and to give loving care and sanctuary to animals in need.

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