NAR is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to the rehabilitation of injured wildlife. We also work to increase human understanding and respect for wildlife and their habitats. We work closely with vetinariansand wildlife management professionals to medically treat and rehabilitate injured, sick, orphaned and oiled wildlife.

When a distressed animal is found by anyone in Santa Cruz County a call to our Wild Lifeline   831-462-0726 , alerts us to the animal's situation. We give immediate care instructions over the phone, enabling the caller to safely handle and transport the animal to our facility.There, trained staff and
volunteers examine it, give first aid, and determine its further needs.

Major medical problems are treated by veterinarians.The animal is then cared for until it can be released back into the wild. We also keep exact records on each animal to collect data on migration, breeding and habitat needs, information which helps professionals in the management of local wildlife.