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Discover the wild side of the North Coast! A visit to the Wildlife Center of the North Coast is your chance to see our work in action, meet our ambassador birds, and learn how rescued animals are cared for before returning to the wild.
Discover the wild side of the North Coast! A visit to the Wildlife Center of the North Coast is your chance to see our work in action, meet our ambassador birds, and learn how rescued animals are cared for before returning to the wild.
$120 (includes up to 5 people)
Spend the morning venturing into the world of caring for birds and what it means to communicate with them. Join our Bird Curator in the daily training sessions of both Cormie and Nelle – see what they share in common, and what makes them unique. Each day is different, genuinely adapted to these individuals and their current needs, which means each day is a one-of-a-kind experience.
Bird Lover’s Morning also includes a guided tour of our Wildlife Center. The entire experience typically runs 90-120 minutes, depending upon the interests of our guests.
$90 (includes up to 5 people)
Get up close and personal with Cormie, our charismatic resident double-crested cormorant. Join her in a training session to see how she learns and participates in her own care. You’ll spend one-on-one time with her and her trainer, see her intelligence firsthand, and if you’re lucky, catch a glimpse of that beautiful blue mouth!
Cormie Encounter also includes a guided tour of our Wildlife Center. The entire experience typically runs 60-90 minutes, dependent upon the interests of our guests.
$40 (includes up to 5 people)
Enjoy a private guided tour of our Wildlife Center, and get a behind the scenes look at the work that goes on in our clinic to rehabilitate wildlife. You’ll also tour the outdoor enclosures, and get to meet our education ambassadors. Tours typically run 45-60 minutes.
Every visit supports our mission of rescue, rehabilitation, and education.
*Email info@coastwildlife.org or call 503-338-0331 for assistance with your booking.
Yes. The Wildlife Center is a working wildlife hospital, so visits are by appointment or during scheduled tours and programs. Please check our website for upcoming opportunities.
We are located in Astoria, Oregon, along the beautiful North Coast. Detailed directions and a map can be found on our Contact page.
Guests will get a behind-the-scenes look at our wildlife hospital, meet some of our non-releasable ambassador birds, and learn about the work we do to rescue, rehabilitate, and release injured wildlife.
No. For the safety and recovery of our patients, the rehabilitation area is closed to the public. However, you will see our ambassador birds and learn about the types of patients currently in care.
Yes! Our programs are family-friendly. We ask that children be supervised at all times.
No pets are allowed, as they can be stressful for our recovering patients and ambassador animals. Please contact us to discuss trained service animal accommodations.
Most tours last about 45–90 minutes. Special programs or school group visits may be longer.
Yes! We welcome schools, camps, and community groups. Please contact us in advance to schedule.
Unfortunately, our facility is not fully wheelchair accessible at this time. Please contact us if you have accessibility needs so we can do our best to accommodate your visit.
You can donate, become a member, volunteer, or spread the word about our mission to help native wildlife.
Join us for a special evening celebrating the vision and dedication of our founder, and the continued impact of her work protecting wildlife on the North Coast.
Mark your calendar—we can’t wait to celebrate with you!